I can be given but not taken...

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser

Here’s a challenging riddle and brain teaser for you:

Riddle:
I can be given but not taken,
Fought for yet never forsaken.
A right for all, both young and old,
A treasure greater than silver or gold.
What am I?

Brain Teaser:
A prisoner is trapped in a cell with two doors. One door leads to freedom, and the other leads to a pit of fire. There are two guards—one always tells the truth, and the other always lies. The prisoner is allowed to ask only one guard one question to determine the correct door.
What question should the prisoner ask to ensure they choose the door to freedom?

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser Answers

Answers:
Riddle Answer: Freedom

Brain Teaser Answer:
The prisoner should ask either guard:
"If I were to ask the other guard which door leads to freedom, which door would they point to?"

Then, the prisoner should choose the opposite door.

Explanation:

• If the prisoner asks the truthful guard, he knows the lying guard would point to the wrong door, so he directs the prisoner to the wrong door.

• If the prisoner asks the lying guard, the lying guard would give the wrong answer about what the truthful guard would say, still pointing to the wrong door.

• In both cases, the guard always points to the incorrect door, so the prisoner should take the opposite door to gain freedom.

Enjoy National Freedom Day