A man goes into a diner. The man orders a plate, a match, a lemon wedge, and a glass of water. The waiter comes back with the mans bizzare order. The man dumps the water on the plate, and leaves the lemon wedge and match aside. 'If you can get the water into the glass without touching the plate , I will give you $100.' says the man. The waiter walked out $100 richer that night, how? (Hint : The $100 wasnt in tips.) -Riddles

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