A Presentation of a selection of different types of puzzles, teasers and thinking problems to exercise the brain and mind. Answers are provided for all the puzzles and problems.

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Brain Teaser 1
Can you find the Mistake in the
Pic above within 1 minute?
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Brain Teaser 1
Can you find the
Mistake in the
Pic within 1
minute?
Answer

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Brain Teaser 2
Can you find the Mistake in the
Pic above within 1 minute?
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Brain Teaser 2
Can you find the
Mistake in the Pic
within 1 minute?
Answer

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‘Eye Seeing’ Puzzle 1
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Next
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for
the
Answer

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‘Eye Seeing’ Puzzle 1
Answer I LOVE RIDDLES

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Answer
‘Eye Seeing’ Puzzle 2

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Answer
‘Eye Seeing’ Puzzle 2
AIM FOR THE MOON.
IF YOU MISS, YOU MAY HIT A STAR

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 4-Letter Word)
HERO
Now try the following : ‘4-Letter Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.)
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Next
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for
the
Answers
# 1 # 2 # 3

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a connection or
bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 4-Letter Word)
HERO
Now try the following : ‘4-Letter Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.)
# 1 SIGN # 2 PINK # 3 HARD
Answers

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 5-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 5-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
Answers
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
SWEET NIGHT
FUNNY RAINY

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 6-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
#1 #2
#3 #4

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 6-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
Answers
#1 #2
#3 #4
STATUE CHOICE
MURDER CHANGE

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Deductive Thinking Puzzle 1
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for
the
ANSWER.
Paul, a keen marathon runner, was alone at home and heard something fall in parent’s
bedroom.
He went to investigate and found that his mum’s favorite ornament was broken on the floor.
Out of the corner of his eye, Paul saw someone run out of the room.
Paul immediately pursued the stranger down the street. He tried to catch up with the stranger.
But in the end, he cramped up because the stranger was too quick and Paul couldn’t keep up.
Paul told this story to his mum but she refused to call the police to investigate the case.
His mum asked Paul to stop lying and admit that it was indeed him that had broken her
favourite ornament.
Who is right? Paul or his Mum?
Clue

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Deductive Thinking Puzzle 1
Paul, a keen marathon runner, was alone at home and heard something
fall in parent’s bedroom.
He went to investigate and found that his mum’s favorite ornament was
broken on the floor.
Out of the corner of his eye, Paul saw someone run out of the room.
Paul immediately pursued the stranger down the street. He tried to
catch up with the stranger.
But in the end, he cramped up because the stranger was too quick and
Paul couldn’t keep up.
Paul told this story to his mum but she refused to call the police to
investigate the case.
His mum asked Paul to stop lying and admit that it was indeed him that
had broken her favourite ornament.
Who is right? Paul or his Mum?
Clue
Answer
Paul’s mum was right.
She knew that Paul was
an amazing runner and
that he wouldn’t have
cramped up after such a
short time.
She knew Paul was lying
as he didn’t want to
confess about breaking
her favorite ornament.

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the ANSWER.
Deductive Thinking Puzzle 2
An avid treasure hunter found a long lost treasure chest in a cave guarded by a pirate.
The treasure hunter had 3 keys that were golden, silver and black.
He knew that only ONE of these keys would open the chest.
The pirate was willing to give the treasure-hunter ONE chance to unlock the treasure chest with
the correct key.
If he chose the right key, he would take the chest and keep all the treasures inside.
If he was wrong, the pirate would kill him right there and the treasure would never be found.
On the wall above the pirate, the treasure hunter could see the letters:
SGD FNKCDM LDX
Which is the right key? Give your explanation.
Clue

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ANSWER.
Deductive Thinking Puzzle 2
An avid treasure hunter found a long lost treasure chest in a cave
guarded by a pirate.
The treasure hunter had 3 keys that were golden, silver and black.
He knew that only ONE of these keys would open the chest.
The pirate was willing to give the treasure-hunter ONE chance to unlock
the treasure chest with the correct key.
If he chose the right key, he would take the chest and keep all the
treasures inside.
If he was wrong, the pirate would kill him right there and the treasure
would never be found.
On the wall above the pirate, the treasure hunter could see the letters:
SGD FNKCDM LDX
Which is the right key? Give your explanation.
Clue
: THE GOLDEN KEY
Reason: For the Letters SGD
FNKCDM JDX
take the Letter after each given
one viz
SGD translates to THE
FNKCDM translates to
GOLDEN
JDX translates to KEY

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Deductive Thinking Puzzle 3
A man kills his wife in their car when nobody is around to see.
Then he throws her body out of the car and is careful not to leave any fingerprints on
her.
He throws the murder weapon into the ocean, where it will never be found and goes
home.
Two hours later the police call him and tell him that his wife has been murdered
…and that he needs to come to the scene of the crime as soon as possible.
When he arrives they arrest him.
How did they know he was the culprit who murdered his wife
Clue
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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Deductive Thinking Puzzle 3
A man kills his wife in their car when nobody is around to see.
Then he throws her body out of the car and is careful not to leave
any fingerprints on her.
He throws the murder weapon into the ocean, where it will never
be found and goes home.
Two hours later the police call him and tell him that his wife has
been murdered
…and that he needs to come to the scene of the crime as soon as
possible.
When he arrives they arrest him.
How did they know he was the culprit who murdered his wife
Clue
Answer
The police did not
mention where the
crime scene was on
the phone!
The fact that the man
knew where to go
proved that he was
guilty.

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How Observant are You?
Can you find the Cat within I Minute?
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Next
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For
The
Answer

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How Observant are You?
Can you find the Cat within I Minute?
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Next
Slide
For
The
Answer

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Math Puzzle 1
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Math Puzzle 1
Answer

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Math Puzzle 2
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Math Puzzle 2
Answer

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Math Puzzle 3
Solve this logical number series puzzle by
replacing the question mark with the correct
number.
9090 = 4
1234 = 0
6055 = 2
9081 = 4
8888 = ?
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Math Puzzle 3
Solve this logical number series puzzle by replacing
the question mark with the correct number.
9090 = 4
1234 = 0
6055 = 2
9081 = 4
8888 = ?
Answer
8 ( Number of circles in the number. )
9090 ~ 4 Circles
1234 ~ No Circle
6055 ~ 2 Circles
9081 ~ 4 Circles
8888 ~ 8 Circles

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What’s The Punch Line?
The punch line of a joke is the part, or line at the end that makes the
joke funny enough to bring a smile or laughter.
In the following Creative Exercise # 1- # 3, you have to
suggest a creative punch line for each of the humorous
pieces. A suggested punch line is given.
Of course there are so many possibilities.
Think creatively.
See Next Slide for an Example.

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Suggest a Punch Line.
Suggested Punch Line
One method may solve a problem
but other problems may arise.
My doctor advised me to sleep with my
bedroom windows open to relieve my
asthma. Indeed, my asthma improved
but you know what … ……………
all my electronic gadgets have
disappeared!

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My Reflection
Wrong speech can
cause lots of anger
or sadness.
Reacting to others’
words kills
peacefulness.
What’s The Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line
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for a Suggested
Punch Line.

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My Reflection
Wrong speech can
cause lots of anger
or sadness.
Reacting to others’
words kills
peacefulness.
What’s The Punch Line # 1
A Suggested
Punch Line.
catch her
in my
pockets!

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My Reflection
One who uses the
social media foolishly
will for certain impair
his health mentally.
What’s
The
Punch
Line
#
2
Suggest a
Punch Line
See Next Slide
for a Suggested
Punch Line.

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My Reflection
One who uses the
social media foolishly
will for certain impair
his health mentally.
What’s
The
Punch
Line
#
2
A Suggested
Punch Line.
No One
likes it!

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’’
Beware of the danger of
of hatred and enmity.
This will lead to states
of suffering and misery.
My Reflection
What’s
The
Punch
Line
#
3
Suggest a
Punch
Line
See Next Slide
for a
Suggested
Punch Line.

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’’
Beware of the danger of
of hatred and enmity.
This will lead to states
of suffering and misery.
My Reflection
What’s
The
Punch
Line
#
3
A Suggested Punch Line.
“If I could fly like a bird who would
I shit on?

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Matchstick Puzzle 1
Move 2 and remove 1 matchstick
to make the answer 1.
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Matchstick Puzzle 1
Move 2 and remove 1 matchstick
to make the answer 1.
Answer

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Matchstick Puzzle 2
Shown here are 7
triangles. Confirm that
you agree.
Remove 3 matchsticks
leaving NO triangles.
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Matchstick Puzzle 2
Shown here are 7
triangles. Confirm that
you agree.
Remove 3 matchsticks
leaving NO triangles.
Answer

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Matchstick Puzzle 3
Add 3 matchsticks to form
4 triangles all equal in size.
All the matchsticks don't
have to be placed flat on
the surface.
You've got to think out of
the box with this one!
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Matchstick Puzzle 3
Add 3 matchsticks to form
4 triangles all equal in size.
All the matchsticks don't
have to be placed flat on
the surface.
You've got to think out of
the box with this one!
Answer
This is a view from the top. It is
called a tetrahedron. The
matchsticks are placed three
dimensional vertically to form a
pyramid. Hence, the name of
this puzzle. (Yes, we know the
pyramids have 4 sides!)

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Mental and Visual
Skills 1
Can you spot
the 5
differences
between the
2 images /
pictures
within 2
minutes?
See Next
Slide for the
Answer

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Mental and Visual
Skills 1
Answers
The 5
Differences

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Mental and Visual
Skills 2
Can you spot
the 5
differences
between the
2 images /
pictures
within 2
minutes?
See Next
Slide for the
Answer

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Mental and Visual
Skills 2
Answers
The 5
Differences

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Lateral Thinking Puzzle 1
Mr. Ho was a retired headmaster. One morning he and
his teenage nephew got on a crowded train which
soon started to move. Mr. Ho felt his heart thumping
with fear even though he had a clean bill of health. His
nephew was enjoying the ride.
When the train stopped and Mr. Ho with his nephew
alighted, Mr. Ho felt very sick but he was not fearful
anymore. He was relieved. What happened?
CLUE
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for the Answer

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Lateral Thinking Puzzle 1
Mr. Ho was a retired headmaster. One morning he and his
teenage nephew got on a crowded train which soon started to
move. Mr. Ho felt his heart thumping with fear even though he
had a clean bill of health. His nephew was enjoying the ride.
When the train stopped and Mr. Ho with his nephew alighted, Mr.
Ho felt very sick but he was not fearful anymore. He was relieved.
What happened?
CLUE Answer
The train was a roller-coaster. Mr. Ho
had promised his nephew the roller-
coaster ride which the boy enjoyed
very much. However it was a fearful
nightmare for the retiree
Mr. Ho.

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Lateral Thinking Puzzle 2
A man was at the parlor of his home. His house was
locked and no one could get inside without the man
opening the door. Outside there was a mischievous
little boy.
Not long later, the man was found dead in the parlor.
He was not killed by any burglar because no burglar
could get in. He did not die of any natural disease like
heart attacks.
How did the man die?
CLUE
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for the Answer

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Lateral Thinking Puzzle 2
A man was at the parlor of his home. His house was locked and
no one could get inside without the man opening the door.
Outside there was a mischievous little boy.
Not long later, the man was found dead in the parlor. He was not
killed by any burglar because no burglar could get in. He did not
die of any natural disease like heart attacks.
How did the man die?
CLUE
Answer
The man was sleeping by the fireplace in
the parlor. The naughty boy outside
climbed up into chimney. He put a piece
of plank across the opening of the
chimney. Lots of smoke and fumes were
produced. The man died of suffocation in
his parlor.

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Lateral Thinking Puzzle 3
Dick, Bob and Ryan walked through a forest, each of
them carrying a rifle.
Suddenly Dick shouted out, “Look, a rare-species eagle
up there!”. In fact, there was indeed the eagle which
was flying quite low.
The 3 men took careful aim. Only Ryan successfully
shot it.
When a local society for the protection of birds found
out about this, the society actually praised Ryan. Why?
See Next Slide
for the Answer
CLUE

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Lateral Thinking Puzzle 3
Dick, Bob and Ryan walked through a forest, each of them carrying
a rifle.
Suddenly Dick shouted out, “Look, a rare-species eagle up there!”.
In fact, there was indeed the eagle which was flying quite low.
The 3 men took careful aim. Only Ryan successfully shot it.
When a local society for the protection of birds found out about
this, the society actually praised Ryan. Why?
Answer
CLUE
The 3 men carried rifles because of
wild animals in the forest, but they
also carried cameras with tripods and
telephoto lenses. They aimed their
cameras and Ryan got a good
photograph of it.

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Rhyming Riddle 1
I can be long, or I can be short.
I can be grown, and I can be bought.
I can be painted, or left bare.
I can be round, or square.
What am I?
Clue See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Rhyming Riddle 1
I can be long, or I can be short.
I can be grown, and I can be bought.
I can be painted, or left bare.
I can be round, or square.
What am I?
Clue Answer
Fingernails

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Rhyming Riddle 2
I saw a man in white, he looked quite a sight.
He was not old, but he stood in the cold.
And when he felt the sun, he started to run.
Who could he be? Please answer me.
Clue
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Rhyming Riddle 2
I saw a man in white, he looked quite a sight.
He was not old, but he stood in the cold.
And when he felt the sun, he started to run.
Who could he be? Please answer me.
Clue
Answer Snowman

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Rhyming Riddle 3
I stare at you, you stare at me.
I have three eyes, yet can't see.
Every time I blink, I give you commands.
You do as you are told, with your feet and hands.
What am I?
Clue
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Rhyming Riddle 3
I stare at you, you stare at me.
I have three eyes, yet can't see.
Every time I blink, I give you commands.
You do as you are told, with your feet and hands.
What am I?
Clue
Answer Traffic
Lights

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Picture Puzzle Can you find 6 Hidden Words?
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Next
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you
need to
know
what
the 6
Words
are

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Picture Puzzle Can you find 6 Hidden Words?
The 6
Words
are:
1 Clouds
2 Damp
3 Puddle
4 Showers
5 Stormy
6 Wet
See Next Slide for the Answers

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Picture Puzzle Can you find 6 Hidden Words?
The 6
Words
are:
1 Clouds
2 Damp
3 Puddle
4 Showers
5 Stormy
6 Wet
Answers

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The End
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
It is very important to mind
the Mind.
We need to exercise it
time after time.