Two fathers and two sons go fishing. Each catches one fish, but only three fish are caught. How is that possible? - Answer & Hint

Two fathers and two sons go fishing. Each catches one fish, but only three fish are caught. How is that possible?

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They are a grandfather, father, and son.

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The middle person is both a father and a son, so three people can count as two fathers and two sons.

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