The Farmer Who Outsmarted a Genius With One Query
Whereas ready for a bus, a extremely educated scholar stated to a farmer who was additionally ready:
— “Whereas we await the bus, let’s play a guessing recreation to cross 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; should you beat me, I’ll offer you 10 {dollars}.”
The farmer thought for a second and agreed.
The scholar requested first:
— “Why are automobile wheels made spherical as an alternative 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 in a position to 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 stated:
— “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 via all his information of animals, however nothing matched. After a protracted 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 stated:
— “I don’t know!”
