A boy fell off a 100 foot ladder. But he did not get hurt. Why not?
Common Wrong Answers
“He landed on a soft surface”
The riddle specifies that the boy fell off a 100-foot ladder, but if he was only on the first step, the height of the fall would not be significant enough to cause injury regardless of the landing surface.
“He was wearing protective gear”
While protective gear can reduce injuries from falls, the riddle's answer relies on the fact that the boy was on the first step, making the fall negligible, so the gear is irrelevant.
“He jumped off intentionally”
The wording of the riddle suggests an accident (he fell), so the intent of jumping off does not align with the premise of the fall being harmless due to the height.
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