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Which would you light first if you had only one match and entered a cold and dark room, where there was an oil heater, an oil lamp and a candle?

Which would you light first if you had only one match and entered a cold and dark room, where there was an oil heater, an oil lamp and a candle?<br/>

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Asked by Wyatt Williams, Last updated: Dec 06, 2024

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A. Daniels

A. Daniels

A. Daniels
A. Daniels, Professor, San Diego

Answered Sep 25, 2018

This is a riddle that tests the listener’s attention to detail. You see, the person enters the dark room. The riddle goes on to present the listener with a number of interesting lighting options. However, what the listener overlooks is the fact that he is indeed holding a match. Hence, in order to light any one of the appliance he will need to strike a match.

Hence, the riddle plays with the mind and is one of those questions which has the answer within the riddle itself. This is why it is important to listen to these riddles carefully as you can often find the answer, simply by listening closely.

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Wyatt Williams

Wyatt Williams

Wyatt Williams
Wyatt Williams

Answered Apr 21, 2018

Match

The match.
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