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Behind the Green Door

You are a captive in a far away land. The king offers you you freedom if you can pass the following test:

You are to be placed in a room with two doors. Behind one door is a ferocious tiger, behind the other is your escape. 30 feet above each door is a window where a man is sitting. One man always tells the truth, the other is an incessant liar. You may ask only one question.

To ensure your safe passage, what should your question be?

I give up, show me the Answer


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