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A monkey, a squirrel and a bird are racing to the top of a coconut tree. Who will get the banana first, the monkey, the squirrel or the bird?

There are no bananas at the top of coconut trees

Why this works

This riddle plays with our expectations by introducing animals typically associated with trees and racing, which might lead us to think about their abilities to reach the top. However, the twist lies in the fact that coconut trees do not bear bananas; instead, they produce coconuts. This clever misdirection highlights that the question itself is based on a false premise, prompting us to rethink what we know about trees and the fruits they bear!

Common Wrong Answers

“The monkey”

Monkeys are often associated with bananas, but the riddle specifies a coconut tree, which does not bear bananas.

“The bird”

While birds can fly and might reach the top quickly, there are still no bananas on a coconut tree, making this answer incorrect.

“The squirrel”

Squirrels are known for climbing trees, but like the others, they would find no bananas at the top of a coconut tree.

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