Ping Pong Ball
Your last ping pong ball falls down into a narrow pipe embedded in concrete one foot deep. How can you get it out undamaged if all you have is your tennis paddle, your shoelaces, keys, wallet, and a plastic water bottle, which does not fit into the pipe?
SOLUTION
Using the plastic bottle, pour water into the pipe so that the ball will rise up.
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