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A man is born in 2000 and dies in 2000 at the age of 80. How is this possible?

Hint
The numbers do not necessarily represent years.

Answer

2000 is an identifier, such as a room number.

Explanation

The statement does not say that 2000 represents a year. It can refer to a room number, house number, or another identifier.

Step-by-Step Solution

Interpret 2000 as an identifier rather than a calendar year.
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