A boy fell off a 100 foot ladder. But he did not get hurt. Why not?
He was only on the first step
Why this works
This riddle plays on the assumption that "falling off a 100-foot ladder" implies a significant height and danger, leading the listener to imagine a serious fall. However, the twist lies in the detail that the boy was only on the first step, which is just a few inches off the ground. This clever misdirection highlights how our expectations can lead us to overlook the simpler, safer reality.