In this scenario, a man is surrounded by seemingly inescapable threats: a snake to his right, a tree on his left that would collapse into water with crocodiles below, and a lion nearby.
While it seems there’s no safe path, the solution lies in timing. If the man waits for the lion to drink from the lake, distracting the crocodiles, he can use this opportunity to slip away unnoticed.
2. The Clock Tower Conundrum
A man stands under a tall clock, stuck at 12:30, but cannot adjust it directly, as the clock is out of reach and he has no tools. Here, the riddle’s answer is surprisingly simple—time itself.
By simply waiting, the clock will eventually correct itself as the hours pass. This riddle reminds us that sometimes the best action is no action, relying on natural processes to resolve issues.
