The Riddle of the Siblings

You meet three siblings: Alex, Beth, and Charlie.

  • Alex always tells the truth.
  • Beth always lies.
  • Charlie sometimes tells the truth and sometimes lies.

You ask them, “Who is the oldest sibling?”

Alex responds, “I am the oldest.”
Beth replies, “I am not the oldest.”
Charlie says, “It’s definitely not Beth.”

Who is the oldest sibling?

Think carefully before checking the answer!

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