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Who can shave three times a day and still grow a beard?

Illustration for riddle: Who can shave three times a day and still grow a beard?

A barber

Why this works

This riddle plays on the dual meanings of "shave." While we often think of shaving as something we do to remove facial hair, in this case, it refers to the barber shaving other people. A barber can indeed shave clients multiple times a day for grooming, while still having the ability to grow their own beard. The clever twist lies in realizing that the barber's job allows them to shave others without affecting their own hair growth!

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Common Wrong Answers

“A man”

While a man can shave multiple times a day, the riddle specifically refers to someone who shaves others, which is not the case for a typical man.

“A woman”

Women typically do not grow beards, so the riddle's context of shaving and growing a beard does not apply to them.

“A barber shop”

A barber shop is a place, not a person. The riddle refers to an individual who performs the act of shaving, which is a barber.

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