Try these fun riddles and give your brain a little boost today. Riddles teach one not only to think outside the box but also help keep one entertained for a long time. Remember the days when you used to come back from school and after watching your favorite cartoons, you would choose your favorite comics and immediately flip through the pages to find that “Fun Section” that you couldn’t miss. In the fun section, there were not one but numerous activities to try, but the “Brain Teaser” section was the one you were most excited about. The “Riddles” section consisted of a large number of riddles, each of which intensely stimulated your brain. As kids, we all loved riddles and riddles that prompted us to think outside the box. However, as we grew up, we fell into the trap of traditional learning methods and developed conventional ways of thinking that made us forget to think beyond the known. Nowadays, there are many people who are quite successful in their lives in terms of money earned and properties they own, but only a handful of them think outside the box and believe in innovation rather than simply following the rat race.
That’s when riddles come in handy to ignite a sense of thinking beyond the known.
Okay, but why only riddles?
The answer is simple. Puzzles allow for a quick brain recharge. Secondly, as said before, they inspire people to think beyond the known, even for a short period. To find the answers to these brain puzzles, one does not depend on books or theories, but on logic and understanding of the world. Below, the brain teasers are exciting riddles that can be a perfect break from the mundane routine. Every day we follow the same routine, but a blog that changes your way of thinking even for 5 minutes can do wonders for your mood. Plus, fun riddles can also be great conversation starters. Imagine sitting in a hallway with a person you want to be friends with, but who is very reluctant to start an interesting conversation. Of course, you can start discussing news to appear first smart and then boring, but you can also start by discussing these fun riddles that will not only make you seem like a smart conversation starter, but you’ll also look fun and approachable.
I never thought brain puzzles could be so useful.
Now, off to these exciting puzzles.
Puzzle:
Puzzle 1:
In 1995, Joe said he was 10 years old, but in 1990, he said he was 15 years old. How is this possible? (Joe doesn’t lie!)
Puzzle 2:
I have a square shaped cardboard box, 32 inches long and 12 inches wide. How many coins can I put in the box so that it is no longer empty?
Puzzle 3:
Mary’s father has 5 children, including Taya, Teye, Tiyi and Toyo. Can you guess the name of the fifth child?
Here are the answers you may be looking for.
Puzzle 1: In the year 1995, Joe said he was 10 years old, but in the year 1990, he said he was 15 years old. How is this possible? (Joe doesn’t lie!)
Answer to brain teaser 2:
Joe was born in 2005 BC
Puzzle 2:
I have a square shaped cardboard box, 32 inches long and 12 inches wide. How many coins can I put in the box so that it is no longer empty?
Answer to brain teaser 2:
Just a coin. After placing the first coin, the box will no longer be empty.
Puzzle 3:
Mary’s father has 5 children, including Taya, Teye, Tiyi and Toyo. Can you guess the name of the fifth child?
Answer to brain teaser 3:
Maria!
Didn’t these puzzles justify the benefits we mentioned above? We are sure they did. The smile on your face is proof of it.
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