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The (in)famous Barber (Posted on 2002-05-14) Difficulty: 3 of 5
In a certain small town, there is a barber named Bill. Since Bill is the only barber in the town, he decides that he will shave all the town's residents who do not shave themselves, but (obviously) not the ones who do.

If Bill follows this rule, will he shave himself or not?

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other solutions | Comment 17 of 36 |
This riddle can be stated another way where Bill, the barber, was only refered to as "The Barber" leaving it open whether it was a man or a woman.

Bill could also have a very long, untrimmed beard.

Tho I like the commuting idea.
  Posted by Rich Rocket on 2003-07-25 10:52:14
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