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We travelled the sea far and wide. At one time, two of my sailors were standing on opposite sides of the ship. One was looking west and the other one east. And at the same time, they could see each other clearly. How can that be possible?
Riddle
We travelled the sea far and wide. At one time, two of my sailors were standing on opposite sides of the ship. One was looking west and the other one east. And at the same time, they could see each other clearly. How can that be possible?
Choose an answer
A.One used a mirror to look behind him.
B.The ship was shaped like a perfect ring.
C.They were using binoculars pointed the wrong way.
D.The sailors had their backs against either ends of the ship.
Hint: It's a 11-word phrase with 49 letters, starting with "T".
Answer
The sailors had their backs against either ends of the ship.
Why this is the answer
Standing back-to-back at opposite ends of the ship (bow and stern), one facing west and the other facing east, they would actually be facing toward each other along the length of the ship and could see one another clearly.
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