This viral riddle sounds simple—but it’s designed to trick you:
The Riddle:
You have 6 eggs.
You break 2.
You cook 2.
You eat 2.
How many eggs are left?
✅ Answer: 4 Eggs Left
🧠 Here’s Why:
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You start with 6 eggs.
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You break 2 → those same 2 are cooked and then eaten.
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That means only 2 eggs were actually used—not 6.
The other 4 eggs remain untouched, so:
6 – 2 = 4 eggs left.
💡 Why It’s Confusing:
Many assume 2 different eggs were broken, 2 new ones cooked, and another 2 eaten—using 6 in total.
But the riddle never says the actions apply to different eggs—it’s just 2 eggs used across all three steps.
🔍 The Takeaway:
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Read carefully.
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Think sequentially.
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Don’t overcomplicate.
This riddle is a great example of how language can trick the brain—and why it’s fun (and useful) to slow down and think critically.
