Riddle
Four children, Rob, Danny, Martha and Bent, had a race across the yard. Danny was as many places behind Martha as Bent was ahead of Rob. Martha was not first and Rob was not second. Who was first, second, third and fourth?
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First - Bent Second - Martha Third - Rob Fourth - Danny
Why it works
The answer makes sense once you stop reading the setup in the most literal everyday way.
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