An explorer was found frozen solid in his tent during a summer expedition. His journal entry ended abruptly mid-sentence. Detective Ortiz noticed the oil lantern was completely empty, yet there was no oil spilled anywhere. What did Ortiz realize?
He burned his journal for heat
Desperate for warmth when his fuel ran out, the explorer tore pages from his journal to burn in the lantern or stove, causing the journal entry to cut off abruptly.
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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