The Barber Paradox
A barber shaves all those who do not shave themselves.
Does the barber shave himself?
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Simply put, a paradox is a statement, situation, or question that seems to contradict itself or go against common sense, but when you think about it more deeply, it may actually make sense. It's like a puzzling idea that challenges our usual thinking and can be surprising and thought-provoking.
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