An investigator arrived at a crime scene in a windowless underground bunker. The victim was poisoned by tainted wine. Two glasses sat on the table. The suspect claimed he and the victim drank from their respective glasses simultaneously. The investigator tested both glasses and found poison only in the victim's glass. How did the killer ensure they wouldn't ingest the poison while sharing the drink?
The killer used a trick glass or put poison only in the victim's drink.
Since they didn't drink from the same glass, the killer simply poisoned the victim's specific glass while using a clean one for themselves.
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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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