$5-1=4$ 
In how many places do we need to break a wooden stick in order to get $$5$$ pieces? (1999 Math Kangaroo Problem, Level 3-4, Question \#3) 

A) $$3$$ 
B) $$4$$ 
C) $$5$$ 
D) $$6$$ 
E) It depends on how long the stick is. 