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Curiosity

You are in a closed room that has two doors and two other people. One door leads to death, and one leads to life. One person speaks only the truth and one person speaks only lies. You do not know which person is which or which door leads to what. You are allowed to ask one question to either person of your choosing to help you exit through the correct door. What question can you ask to guarantee your survival?

Select either of the other two people at random and ask him “Which door leads to safety?”

Wait until that person falls asleep (this may take a while), then quickly drag him to the door that he pointed to, open the door, and throw him out. If he lives, he told the truth, and you can follow him. If he dies, serves him right for lying to you, and you can quickly slam the door and exit via the other door.

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