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Uploaded by on Dec 6, 2006

Edward de Bono, renowned expert on creative thinking, poses a problem to which he would like you to find a creative solution. Be sure to check out Doctor de Bono's solution and more questions at www.thinkoutsidethebox.se

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  • Easy. Pick out one, don't let anyone see it and subsequently "lose" said pebble. Upon "loss" say that you will look at the other pebble and whichever that one is, is the opposite of the one you'd chosen first. As they're both black, the second will be black, and the lender won't want to give up that he'd cheated. And if he does admit it, kick him in the groin and run away.

  • She takes a pebble then says " the pebble left in the bag will reveal the pebble in my hand"

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  • GREAT RIDDLE!

  • @blackfimo fail

  • @albin05 What is the correct answer?

  • Perhaps there is a flaw in the grammar used by the speaker.

  • The whole set up makes no sense at all. Why does the moneylender want to marry his own daughter?

  • it seems merchant have no daughter.

  • Options:

    1. Hold a white pebble in her hand and put her hand in the bag, and take it out (still holding the white pebble).

    2. Threaten to expose the moneylender for sleazy tactics.

    3. Pick both black pebbles out and claim anticipatory breach asserting that time is not of the essence unless an express notice is given.

  • The person who owes money is in no position to negotiate. He made a verbal contract.

    The best solution would be to explain the situation and state an increase of interest that will be paid upon the goods being delivered. Unless... the person who borrowed the money would rather loose his freedom.

    It;s not a matter of if he can pay, but when.

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