A jewel thief was cornered in a deserted warehouse with three doors. Door A leads to a furnace blazing at 500 degrees. Door B leads to a pack of starving lions that haven't eaten in a year. Door C leads to a room filled with deadly venomous snakes. Which door is the safest for the thief to escape through?
Door B
Lions that haven't eaten in a year are already dead.
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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