In a dimly lit warehouse, a security guard was found unconscious next to a spilled cup of coffee. Three delivery drivers were present. Driver A claimed he delivered boxes at noon. Driver B claimed he dropped off envelopes at 3 PM. Driver C claimed he brought a package at midnight. The warehouse logs showed power had been completely shut off from 10 AM to 4 PM, plunging the interior into pitch blackness. Who lied?
Driver A and B
Since the warehouse was in pitch blackness from 10 AM to 4 PM, anyone delivering boxes or envelopes during those hours would need a flashlight or couldn't see to navigate, but Driver A (noon) and Driver B (3 PM) claim to have conducted standard drop-offs during the blackout without mentioning the dark.
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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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