Inspector Miller entered a cabin in the woods where a man hung by his neck from a sturdy rafter. The floor directly beneath the dead man was completely dry, clean, and free of any furniture, boxes, or stools. There were no trapdoors or ladders anywhere in the cabin. How did the man reach the rafter?
He stood on a block of ice
The man used a large block of ice to stand on while securing the rope. Over time, the ice melted entirely, leaving the floor dry and clean while leaving him suspended.
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