An alchemist has collected 8 salamander tears (a precious substance) in one vessel. He has two empty flasks: one holds 2 tears and the other holds 3 tears.
Warning: The tears evaporate quickly! He has time for only three pourings before the substance disappears.
Goal: Measure exactly 4 tears in any container.
You can only pour between containers (no external source). Each pour counts!
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