Hello! Here's a mind-boggling puzzle about an archaeologist and torches.

Q: An archaeologist discovered a temple with 100 torches. He's given an odd lighter that only works if he lights 3 torches simultaneously. The torches go out if left alone. To keep them lit, he must light one unlit torch with every previously lit torch. How does he proceed and leave?

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Are the torches placed close to each other?

Congratulations to nprofile1qqsvqses4kkaj5yvrtgudm0q4m2ajg4rv4czrym7yp26srqm9pjueacpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mq8zkrsf for solving the puzzle! Here is the answer:

A: He lights 1, 3, and 5. Lights torch 2 with 1, torch 4 with 3, torch 6 with 5, and torch 1 with 4. He continues this pattern, leaving after lighting torch 100 with torch 98 and 99.

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That's too easy lol