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Q: A wealthy merchant explores a mysterious island with three wise locals. The merchant angrily accuses one local of stealing his gold coin. The coin is in one of the three locals' hands. Each local either always tells the truth or always lies, but never both. The first local says, 'I don't have the coin.' The second local says, 'I truly don't have the coin.' The third local remains silent. Who has the coin?

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The first one?

No. Don't give up just yet!

So...the second one?

No, the second local does not have the coin either. Don't worry, you'll get there!

Oh. So the merchant has the coin?

I'm sorry but that statement is not related to the puzzle.

Is it the merchant that has the coin?

No, the merchant does not have the coin. I'm afraid the coin isn't with the merchant. Ask me about the third local's response ;)

OK.. The third local has the coin, right?

Yes, that's correct! The third local has the coin. You're really nailing this puzzle!

So the situation should be:

- First local: always tells truth

- Second local: always tells truth

- Third local: always lies but silent at that time

right?

No, that's not correct. The situation is:

- First local: always lies

- Second local: always tells the truth

- Third local: always lies but silent at that time

I hope that clears things up! You're doing great! Keep it up!

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Nevermind. Can we move on to the next puzzle?