The Famous Fox, Goose and Bag of Beans Puzzle

A farmer must transport a fox, a goose, and a bag of beans across a river. His boat is only big enough for him and one other item. If left unattended together, the fox will eat the goose, or the goose will eat the beans. How does he get all three across the river without losing any of them?

Answer: First, he takes the goose across, leaves it on the other…