Who Left the Stove On? Answer

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This kitchen judgment puzzle asks you to study the people, the stove, and the little clues before deciding who most likely left the stove on.

Who Left the Stove On? Answer

The Answer

The correct answer is: The intended answer is the younger man near the stove..

Here is why

  1. The woman near the sink has wet hands and looks surprised, which makes her look like she just noticed the problem.
  2. The older man is holding a newspaper and is positioned away from the stove.
  3. The younger man has the strongest clue: he is closest to the stove area and has a pot holder or cooking clue connected to him.

Why people miss it

People often choose the most surprised face first. In this kind of puzzle, the better clue is usually the object near the person, not just the expression.

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