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Can you solve the prisoner's riddle?
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Can you solve the prisoner's riddle?

Veritasium•Mar 24, 2025•7.7M views•1:42
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There is a riddle that is so counterintuitive, it still seems wrong even if you know the answer. The 100 prisoners problem - comment your answer!

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