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Death Wish
Situation
Situation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.Situation
After going through extensive medical studies, a man is told he is going to die within three years. He is also told that there can be an operation organized for him in a year; but if he goes through with the operation, he will die then and there.
The man spends half a year dwelling on the situation and discussing it with his family.
Finally, he makes his decision.
After another six months, he goes through with the operation and dies.
Why did he die and what was the operation?
The man spends half a year dwelling on the situation and discussing it with his family.
Finally, he makes his decision.
After another six months, he goes through with the operation and dies.
Why did he die and what was the operation?
Answer
The man was a Siamese twin given three years to live if not separated. The decision to be separated would give one the chance to live with the other one dying. So after deliberation, one twin was surgically removed and gave his life so the other could live.Hide Answer Show Answer
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Whoa... Uh... No comment?
That was odd...
That was odd...
This one made me sad.....
But it's still a good teaser.
But it's still a good teaser.
It made me sad too . But I liked it
Wow, that was kind of weird, and sad, but... good teaser. oh by the way grilled cheese, how often do you go on braingle, your name keeps popping up everywhere.
omg...
That was very good but very morbid. Poor man (or should that be 'men'?)
sad, but great teaser.
same question as EvilMonkeySpy3.
Your name really keeps poping in braingle everywhere
same question as EvilMonkeySpy3.
Your name really keeps poping in braingle everywhere
This one was way out there for me....
I thought that he was going to die in 3 years and the operation was to remove his heart or something for donation. You know, for people who need a heart transplant. *shrugs*
(ToT)
grilledcheese!
Why are your quizzes so sad and depressing!
I couln't say that was fun. Like, I'm almost to cry and I'd say 'That was fun!'? Very ironic
grilledcheese!
Why are your quizzes so sad and depressing!
I couln't say that was fun. Like, I'm almost to cry and I'd say 'That was fun!'? Very ironic
aww poor other twin. that's soo sad but soo caring to give his life so his brother could live. why r ur teasers so sad grilledcheese D=
The polite term is "conjoined twin."
A good teaser. I spent a while trying to think of how, by dying, a sick man would save someone else. No organ donor variations made any medical sense, but your scenario does. Well done!
A good teaser. I spent a while trying to think of how, by dying, a sick man would save someone else. No organ donor variations made any medical sense, but your scenario does. Well done!
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Brilliant.
Excellent! So sad but so noble!
Lol, I was thinking euthanasia! Guess im even more morbid than u!
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