Outwitting the Fairy Chief
Riddle:
A wise traveler faced execution. He was told: If you lie, you’ll drown; if you tell the truth, you’ll burn. What one statement saved his life?
Answer:
Answer: “I will be drowned.” Explanation: If the statement is true, he must be burned, contradicting the truth. If false, he must be drowned, making it true. It’s a paradox — so they can’t punish him.