Cognition and Problem Solving

Put yourself in this scenario...

You're out hiking in a remote area when you are drenched by a sudden, violent storm. You seek shelter in an abandoned cabin in which you find a pile of 2X4 lumber (each board is 8 feet long), some very rusty carpenter's tools, and some woodworking clamps. You decide to dry out your clothing, gear, and yourself by building a fire in the fireplace (your matches are dry).

It would be good if you could hang up your heavy, soaked overcoat so you decide to build a clothes rack to place near the fire. But you can't find any nails, rope, or wire which you might use to build a sturdy enough structure to hold your wet coat, which must weigh a ton! As a responsible camper, you don't want to damage the cabin or its contents. Is there a solution to your dilemma?

 

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