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The day before yesterday I was 17 years old. But next year I will be 20 years old. How is this possible?

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G'Day Riddle Masters!

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are ready to have a go at today's riddle. Here is the first first riddle of the week thanks to member Mary F.

The day before yesterday I was 17 years old. But next year I will be 20 years old. How is this possible?

Oooooh this is a good one, isn't it? Have a good, long hard think about this one and if you think you know the answer post it in the comments below. As always, our 'spoiler' button will hide yours and others' answers. To reveal those answers, simply click the 'spoiler' button. But do your best not to cheat!

Good luck and Happy Riddle-ing!
The day before yesterday was December 30 and she turned 18 on December 31. It is now Jan 1 and she will be 19 this year on December 31 and then 20 next year on December 31.
 
On Dec 30 - the day before yesterday- she was 17. On Dec 31- yesterday- she turned 18. Today is 1st January and at her birthday on 31 Dec she will be 19 and therefore nect year she will turn 20.
 
Today is 1st Jan, and my b'day is on 31st Dec. So 30th Dec I am 17, 31st Dec I am 18, today is 1st Jan so this year I turn 19, and next year I turn 20.
 
Let us say yesterday was December 31st and Joe had his 18th birthday. The day before yesterday, December 30th, he was only 17. He will be 19 this year, on December 31st. And therefore he will be 20 on December 31st, next year.
 

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