A famous painting was stolen from an art gallery during a stormy afternoon. The night watchman claimed he locked all doors at 6 PM. The window was locked from the inside, the doors were bolted from the inside, and there were no chimneys or air ducts. Yet, the painting was gone and replaced with a forged copy. How did the thief accomplish this?
The thief replaced the painting before the gallery closed
The thief swapped the real painting for a forgery during regular visiting hours before the watchman locked up, meaning no break-in occurred.
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