An old sea captain was found dead in his inland cabin, hanging from a ceiling beam. The floor beneath his feet was completely dry, yet his clothes were soaking wet, and there were no chairs, boxes, or furniture anywhere in the room. How did he reach the rope?
He stood on a block of ice that melted.
The captain stood on a large block of ice to reach the noose. As the ice melted over time, it left the floor wet and eventually left him hanging in mid-air with no furniture nearby.
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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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