The Farmer Who Outsmarted a Genius With One Query
Whereas ready for a bus, a extremely educated scholar mentioned to a farmer who was additionally ready:
— “Whereas we look ahead to the bus, let’s play a guessing recreation to move the time. I’m extremely educated, and also you’re a farmer, so let’s agree: if I beat you, you give me 1 greenback; in the event you beat me, I’ll offer you 10 {dollars}.”
The farmer thought for a second and agreed.
The scholar requested first:
— “Why are automotive wheels made spherical as a substitute of sq.?”
The farmer thought for some time however couldn’t reply, so he paid the scholar 1 greenback.
The scholar continued:
— “Why can an enormous ship float on water?”
Once more, the farmer couldn’t reply and paid one other greenback.
The scholar requested once more, much more confidently:
— “And what makes airplanes capable of fly with out falling?”
The farmer scratched his head, considering, “If solely he requested about farming, I’d win simply…” and reluctantly paid the third greenback.
Then the farmer mentioned:
— “Now it’s my flip to ask a query. What sort of creature climbs a mountain within the morning on 4 legs, and comes down within the night on 9 legs?”
The scholar thought deeply. He searched by means of all his data of animals, however nothing matched. After an extended silence, he lastly took out 10 {dollars} and handed them to the farmer, then requested:
— “So… what creature climbs the mountain within the morning on 4 legs and comes down within the night on 9?”
The farmer quietly took one greenback, gave it again, and mentioned:
— “I don’t know!”
