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Tie the Knot
Two thin ropes hang from the high ceiling of an empty room, just
far enough apart from each other that you cannot grab both at the
same time. How can you tie a knot with both ends using only a pair of scissors?
far enough apart from each other that you cannot grab both at the
same time. How can you tie a knot with both ends using only a pair of scissors?
Hint
The scissors do not need to be sharp to solve this.Answer
Tie the scissors to one of the ropes and swing it. Then grab the other rope and grab the scissors as they come towards you. Tie the knot.Hide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
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