A famous explorer was found dead inside his locked study. On his desk lay an open journal detailing his recent trek through the Sahara Desert. Detective Blair noticed the last page was written in thick, wet ink that had warped the paper. Blair immediately suspected foul play. What was wrong with the journal entry?
The humidity of the Sahara would dry ink instantly, or the heavy moisture warped the paper which shouldn't happen in a dry desert journal.
Wait, let's make it simpler: The journal claimed he was in the dry desert, but the pages were heavily water-damaged from fresh humidity, or an explorer writing in the desert wouldn't have wet warping paper unless he was somewhere else.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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