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    A man takes a barrel that weighs 20 lbs, and then puts something in it. IT now weighs less than 20 lbs. What did the man put in the barrel?

    Question #17461. Asked by Jen. (Mar 18 02 7:49 PM)


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    		Hole is the answer but, assuming there is space in the barrell and it is sealed, it could also be any 'lighter than air' gas or hot air which would reduce the weight.

    Mar 19 02, 2:28 AM

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