Just Don't Get It

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[email protected] is a community for things that you just don't get or understand. It's a community where you're welcome to be the opposite of the smartest in the room. Ask questions about things of which have perplex for years like "why was seeing a pig run a consolation?" or "why don't we shoo our space in to the sun?" and for those of you not comfortable with asking questions, even those like "why is going to bed with your socks on even though you have a spouse a thing?", you're welcome to be part of this community too and answer questions. The only thing I ask is that you be and not a condescending prick.

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I know this will seem stupidly simple once someone explains, but my brain has been struggling for a minute and I was obviously impressed by this because it's a screenshot of an advert that's been sitting on my phone since forever.

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[–] raindrop1988 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Might as well add my own solution:

Fill the 5L jug
Pour the 5L jug into the 3L jug until the 3L jug is full
Now the 5L jug contains 2L
Empty the 3L jug
Pour the 5L jug into the 3L jug
Now the 3L jug contains 2L
Fill the 5L jug
Pour the 5L jug into the 3L jug until the 3L jug is full
Now the 5L jug contains 4L

[–] raindrop1988 3 points 1 year ago

Ah wait, this solution was already posted. Should’ve read all the comments first!