Riddle: There are 5 sisters in a room.

Today’s puzzle is a classic one and has been going around online for years now. It is anything but simple, and as with most riddles, it is important to think outside the box to succeed.

Here is the mystery: There are 5 sisters in a room. Emily is reading a book. Barbara is cooking. Katy is playing chess.
Jaime is doing laundry. What’s the fifth sister doing?

Hmm, not quite simple, right?
A clue: read the riddle once more, very carefully, and maybe you’ll find the solution this time.

Here is the correct answer to the riddle
If you managed to figure out the riddle yourself, congratulations, you can give yourself a pat on the back. If not, then the right answer is:

“She is playing chess with Katy.” Clever, right?

VS

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