Just 14% Figure Out Correct Number Of Holes In T-Shirt…

This resistance isn’t logical—it’s emotional.Admitting error feels like loss.So the brain looks for loopholes.Ironically, that reaction proves the lesson even more.The Bigger TakeawayThe question isn’t really about T-shirts.It’s about:How we thinkHow we rushHow assumptions shape perceptionHow language influences reasoningIf only 14% slow down enough to see all four holes, imagine how often we miss things in far more complex situations.Final Answer (One Last Time)A standard T-shirt has:One hole for the headTwo holes for the armsOne hole at the bottomTotal: 4 holesSimple.Obvious.Easy.Once you see it.Final ThoughtThe next time something feels too easy, pause.There might be a “bottom hole” you haven’t noticed yet.And sometimes, seeing it is all the difference between being confident—and being correct.

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