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Mayukh Saha
Mayukh Saha
February 25, 2024 ·  2 min read

How Would You Empty The Bathtub?

Challenges are fun, aren’t they? Now, we don’t want to undermine whichever challenge you choose. Sure, someone would want to get the Olympic Gold, while someone else would love the crossword in their newspaper. At the end of the day, it is all about sharpening yourself. And if you are happy while doing it, all the better. So, for today, we have a simple question for you. How are you going to empty this bathtub- without any external influence?

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bathtub riddle
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So, imagine you have a cup, a spoon, and a bucket. Which one will help empty the bathtub the fastest? It might look obvious, but remember, appearances can be deceptive. You need to observe the question and think about the box.

Think about it- if the answer were that simple, would it be here? Also, don’t look at it from a simple perspective. Sometimes, gaining multiple perspectives can be healthy. After all, you may never know when you need diverging ideas for a single issue. 

The Solution

The answer does seem pretty clear, doesn’t it?

Just pull the plug out!

Why would you waste your time with buckets, cups, and spoons, when every bathtub has this feature inbuilt?

See, this is what we mean by different perspectives. You don’t have to use a bucket to empty the bathtub- just because the question says so. Don’t restrict yourself to the written word. Sometimes, thinking outside the box can provide an answer that we are too blind to see normally. 

As you can see very clearly, riddles can be fun. And for riddles such as this, you don’t even have to leave the comforts of your house. All you need is a piece of paper, and voila!

So, why don’t you take a look at this list of challenges! And, be sure to share it with your friends and family to share the fun!