HardWhat Can Riddle
A prisoner is told, 'If you tell a lie we will hang you; if you tell the truth we will shoot you.' What can he say to save himself?
Riddle
A prisoner is told, 'If you tell a lie we will hang you; if you tell the truth we will shoot you.' What can he say to save himself?
Choose an answer
A.You will shoot me
B.I refuse to answer
C.I will escape
D."You will hang me."
Hint: It's a 4-word phrase with 13 letters, starting with """.
Answer
"You will hang me."
Why this is the answer
If he says "you will hang me," it can't be confirmed true or false without contradicting itself, a paradox that spares him either penalty.
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