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Three matches are sitting on a table. Without adding another make the three matches four. You are not allowed to break any of the matches.

Shape the 3 matches into a roman numeral four.

Why this works

This riddle plays on the concept of interpretation and creative thinking. The "three matches" can be rearranged to form the Roman numeral "IV," which represents the number four. By thinking outside the box and considering how matches can be positioned rather than simply counted, you arrive at the clever solution without breaking or adding anything!

Common Wrong Answers

“Add a fourth match”

The riddle explicitly states that you cannot add another match.

“Lay the matches flat”

Laying the matches flat does not change their count or form them into the number four.

“Stack the matches”

Stacking the matches does not create a visual representation of the number four.

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