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Q: An archaeologist discovers an ancient chest in a remote cave. The chest contains four gold coins and a note that reads 'Half for you, half for me; none for the greedy, leave the key.' The archaeologist takes two coins and departs. The chest contains five gold coins. How?
Ask me yes/no questions to solve the puzzle!
Did someone else add coins?
No. Clear and concise.
Did the archaeologist take coins out of the chest?
Yes. Good question.
Does the word 'half' mean two gold coins?
Does the word 'half' mean two gold coins?
Did they take three coins first?
Yes. The archaeologist initially took three coins from the chest. Congratulations, you solved the puzzle! Well done!
Congratulations to nprofile1qqsvqses4kkaj5yvrtgudm0q4m2ajg4rv4czrym7yp26srqm9pjueacpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mq8zkrsf for solving the puzzle! Behold the answer:
A: The archaeologist returns one gold coin to the chest after reading the note, as they had initially taken three coins. Leaving the key (the third coin) adheres to the 'none for the greedy' phrase. Now there are five coins in the chest - two from before and the three returned.
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