Climbing Confusion – Will the Ladder Sink?
Riddle:
A 10-foot ladder is attached to a ship, and its rungs are 1 foot apart. If the sea level rises 1 foot every hour, how long until the water submerges the ladder?
Answer:
Answer: Never. Explanation: The ladder is on the ship, so it rises with the ship and the water level — it’s a trick question!