Riddle: This woman was born in 1975

 

Picture this: you come across this strange phrase while scrolling through the news. “A woman was born in 1975 and died in 1975. He was 22 years old.” It blocks you suddenly. Incomprehensible? Disconcerting? There must be a trap somewhere… But where? Hold on tight, because this riddle tests our logic, our reflexes and requires a pinch of imagination. What if the key was not to think as usualA riddle that confuses the situation

We all love small logic puzzles: they make us think, they entertain us… or make us dizzy! This, in particular, has been circulating on the internet for years, causing misunderstandings wherever it goes. And for good reason: appearances can be deceiving.

The opening sentence seems illogical: a woman was born and died in 1975, but would she be 22 years old? Unless you’re a time traveler (and even then!), it seems impossible. So, of course, we come up with explanations. A typo? A different calendar? We’re complicating thingThe tone is dry, but the little girl shrugs her shoulders without being impressed.

A few hours later dad arrives. He had scarcely put down his briefcase when his mother stared at him with her arms crossed, as if she was ready to fight.