An explorer claimed he was attacked in the jungle by a rare nocturnal predator at high noon. Detective Reed didn't even let him finish his story before calling security. What error did the explorer make?
Nocturnal predator at noon
Nocturnal animals sleep during the day and are active only at night. Claiming to be attacked by a nocturnal predator at high noon exposed his story as a fabrication.
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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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