I give you a choice of one of three large boxes. One box contains a new car and the other two boxes each contain an old goat. You choose one box. Then I show you the contents of one of the remaining boxes, and it proves to be a goat.
I now offer you the opportunity of changing your mind and selecting the remaining unopened box. Should you remain with your original choice or should you change your mind and select the remaining unopened box?
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