The Wise Son Riddle

United States
October 27, 2006 3:28pm CST
An old man wanted to leave all of his money to one of his three sons, but he didn't know which one he should give it to. He gave each of them a few coins and told them to buy something that would be able to fill their living room. The first man bought straw, but there was not enough to fill the room. The second bought some sticks, but they still did not fill the room. The third man bought two things that filled the room, so he obtained his father's fortune. What were the two things that the man bought?
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@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
27 Oct 06
matches and a candle. The light and scent filled the room.
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• United States
27 Oct 06
Absolutely correct! Congratulations!