Riddle
You are a cyclist in a cross-country race. Just before the crossing finish line, you overtake the person in second place. In what place did you finish?
Answer
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Answer
Second Place. If you pass the person in second, you take second place, and they become third.
Why it works
The trick is you only passed one runner. You take second, not the lead.
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