A few riddles.

Day 2,061, 03:11 Published in Pakistan Pakistan by Muz1

I was bored so here i go. 😛
1.Each riddle has a 80cc prize. Anyone who answers correctly gets 80cc.(I sincerely hope you don't cheat)
2.Quiz is off if someone answers in the comments section. Only answers sent through PM are valid.
3.Answers must be sent through PM before eDay 2063 00:01.

Riddle 1:
Outside a room there are three light switches. One of switch is connected to a light bulb inside the room.
Each of the three switches can be either 'ON' or 'OFF'.

You are allowed to set each switch the way you want it and then enter the room(note: you can enter the room only once)

Your task is to then determine which switch controls the bulb ??

Riddle 2:
A man hijacks an aeroplane transporting both passengers(8 of them) and valuable cargo. After taking the cargo, the man demands nine parachutes, puts one of them on, and jumps, leaving the other eight behind. Why did he want eight?
You can only give answer to one riddle.
Donations accepted. :3

Muz1/Muz97
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