How Can You Cut A Cheese Round Into 8 Pieces With Only Three Cuts?

Riddle: How can you cut a cheese round into 8 pieces with only three cuts?

Answer: First you cut the cylinder lengthwise. With the two pieces stacked end to end, you cut the cheese into quarters with two cuts. The result is three cuts and 8 pieces of cheese. See the image below for three cuts needed to divide a cheese round into eight pieces.