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The Two Guards

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You face two doors: one leads to freedom, one to death. One guard always lies, one always tells truth. You can ask one question. What do you ask?
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Ask either guard: Which

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Ask either guard: Which door would the other guard say leads to freedom? Then choose the opposite door.
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