Lateral Thinking Puzzles

99. Aging Backwards in Time

Kiran was 20 years old in 1980 but only 15 years old in 1985. How come?

Added 10 June 2010

Hint:

Consider the possibility of different calendars or systems of measuring time.

Solution:

Kiran was born in 2000 B.C. In 1980 B.C., he would be 20 years old, and in 1985 B.C., he would be 15 years old.


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