Some riddles look so simple that we assume the answer must be complicated.

That is exactly why they fool us.

One classic example is the famous “I Met a Man on the London Bridge” riddle. At first, it sounds like a tiny story involving a mysterious stranger, a bridge, and perhaps some hidden clue about his identity.

But the solution has almost nothing to do with London Bridge.

The real trick is hiding directly inside the sentence.

The riddle usually goes something like this:

“I met a man on the London Bridge. He tipped his hat and drew his name. In this riddle, I told you his name.” Continue Reading ⬇️

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