A priceless vase was knocked off a high pedestal during a crowded museum gala. Four suspects stood nearby. Anna was holding a hot cup of tea. Ben was holding a heavy bronze trophy. Chloe was holding an umbrella. David was holding a baby. The museum director blamed the person whose item made it physically impossible to have stable balance near the fragile pedestal. Who dropped the vase?
Chloe
Chloe was holding an umbrella indoors during a gala. Opening or carrying an umbrella in a crowded indoor space creates a wide blind spot and awkward maneuvering, leading to the accident.
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