Variations of this riddle appear on the net from time to time (in some cases it is called Zebra Puzzle). It is sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein and it is claimed that 98% of the people are incapable of solving it. Some commentators suggest that Einstein created such puzzles not to test out intelligence but to get rid of all the students who wanted him as an advisor. It is not likely that there is any truth to these stories. Wherever this comes from, it is a nice riddle.

Some cigarette brands in this implementation of the puzzle were replaced to the brands popular nowadays.


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