Why is this riddle so difficult?
The key lies in the sequential and logical interpretation of the described actions. Our brains tend to add all the actions as if they were performed on different elements, but that’s not what the text says.
Let’s go step by step:I have 6 eggs. Initial number = 6 eggs
I cracked 2.
Now you have 4 whole eggs left, but you still have all of them (the cracked ones are still there, just cracked).
I fried 2.
Usually, to fry an egg… you have to crack it first! So the 2 I fried are probably the same ones I cracked.
I ate 2.
