Re: [tied] Re: The Scythian Brothers

Yeah, it's an old brain-teaser, popularised by Martin Gardner, I think. But it illustrates well the eternal popularity of the simpleton motif (the hidden power of the youngest, or intelligence/charisma against the formal order of succession).

There was a Queen who had three sons ... Mark my words, Edward the Quiet still has a chance :)

Piotr

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From: george knysh

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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 3:29 PM

Subject: Re: [tied] Re: The Scythian Brothers

******GK: And here's one version which I remember from my highschool days. A King had three sons. He decided to grant his kingdom to the one who would prove the smartest. .... ******