Detective Finch was handed a suicide note written by a wealthy investor. The note read: 'I can no longer bear the financial ruin. I am ending my life tonight.' Finch noticed the date on the letter was written as 'February 30th'. He immediately launched a homicide investigation. Why?
February 30th does not exist.
February never has 30 days, proving the suicide note was fabricated by someone who forgot to check a calendar.
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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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