Millions and MillionsSituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
How could someone have millions and millions of dollars and still be below the poverty line?
HintInstead of dollars, think marks.
AnswerSomeone could have millions and millions of dollars and still be below the poverty line if the country they are living in has gone through hyperinflation.
The hint is referring to Germany after World War I, where people had to carry their marks in wheelbarrows just to buy bread.
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