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Man in Forest
There is a man in the forest and he has only one match (and the matchbox). He has with him an oil lamp (with oil in it), a gas lamp (with gas in it), and a fireplace full of kindling which is dry enough to burn. Night draws closer and he is afraid of the dark. Which one does he light first?
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He lights the match first!Hide Answer Show Answer
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Actually,thats pretty funny.
Slightly modified, my Scout troop uses this teaser as a test when each Scout gets to a certain point in his advancement. It's amazing how few scouts get the right answer.
i think i saw this teaser when i was ten - i really loved it then...
ah yes it may be old but no brainteaser site would be complete with out it
hehe....loved it.
Sure, the match, but then what?
the oil lamp?
the gas lamp?
the kindles?
I reckon he lights the forest next
the oil lamp?
the gas lamp?
the kindles?
I reckon he lights the forest next
I've never understood how exactly this is a trick xD
lol
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