John bets Tom $100 that he can predict the score of the football game before it starts. Tom agrees, but loses the bet. Why did Tom lose the bet?
Common Wrong Answers
“John predicted the final score correctly.”
The riddle specifies that John made his prediction before the game started, and the only score that is always correct before the game begins is 0-0.
“Tom didn't understand the rules of the bet.”
The riddle doesn't indicate that Tom misunderstood the bet; it specifically highlights the unique nature of the score prediction made by John.
“John had insider information about the game.”
The riddle does not involve any insider information; it hinges on the fact that the score is inherently 0-0 before the game starts.
Similar Riddles
Riddles you might also enjoy
You are playing a game of dodge ball with two other people, John and Tom. You're standing in a triangle and you all take turns thr...
A boy was at a carnival and went to a booth where a man said to the boy, "If I write your exact weight on this piece of paper then...
A "sport" in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends. What is it?
Susan and Lisa decided to play tennis against each other. They bet $1 on each game they played. Susan won three bets and Lisa won...