A Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise the brain and mind. Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems. For both the young and old alike.

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What are Rebus Puzzles?
They are essentially little pictures, often made with
letters and words, which cryptically represent a word,
phrase, or saying. Below are two examples:
The Answer is
‘FAT CHANCE’
( ‘Fat letters’ ! )
The Answer is
‘SIDE SHOW’
( The word ‘SHOW’ is at the side! )
Go to Next Slide to start solving Rebus Puzzles

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Rebus Puzzles Set A
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
See Next Slide for the Answers

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Rebus Puzzles Set A Answers
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
TOP SECRET
FORGOTTEN HEROES
( 4 GOT 10 HEROES )
ONCE UPON A TIME
( 1s upon TIME )

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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
See Next Slide for the Answers

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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
A CUT ABOVE THE
REST
MORAL SUPPORT BEATEN BLACK AND
BLUE

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Mystery object puzzle1
See Next Slide for the Answers
Identify the Mystery Objects # 1 - #3. Each is a close-up shot
of a part of the object.
For each mystery object, you can make 3 intelligent guesses
before checking the answers at the slide that follows.
# 1 # 2 # 3

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Mystery object puzzle1 - Answers
# 1 # 2 # 3
# 1 # 2 # 3
# 1 Kiwi Fruit # 2 Sponge # 3 Honey

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Mystery object puzzle2
See Next Slide for the Answers
Identify the Mystery Objects # 4 - #6. Each is a close-up shot
of a part of the object.
For each mystery object, you can make 3 intelligent guesses
before checking the answers at the slide that follows.
# 4 # 5 # 6

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Mystery object puzzle2 - answers
# 4 # 5 # 6
# 4 Spaghetti # 5 Milk Chocolate Bar # 6 Grape Fruit

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A man died a nasty death and
another man many miles away
was at last happy even though
they had never met and no
grudges were borne. Explain.
Clue
Lateral Thinking Puzzle 1
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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A man died a nasty death and
another man many miles away
was at last happy even though
they had never met and no
grudges were borne. Explain.
Clue
Answer A drug pusher was executed. Another man could
receive his kidneys in a transplant.
Lateral Thinking Puzzle 1

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A 6-foot tall Magician had a water glass and was holding
the glass above his head. He let it drop to the carpet
without spilling a single drop of water.
How could he manage to drop the glass from a height of six
feet and not spill a drop of water?
Clue
Lateral Thinking
Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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A 6-foot tall Magician had a water glass and was holding
the glass above his head. He let it drop to the carpet
without spilling a single drop of water.
How could he manage to drop the glass from a height of six
feet and not spill a drop of water?
Clue
Answer
It was an empty
glass !
Lateral Thinking
Puzzle 2

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A bus driver was heading down a street in Colorado. He
went right past a stop sign without stopping, he turned
left where there was a "no left turn" sign, and he went
the wrong way on a one-way street. Then he went on the
left side of the road past a cop car. Still - he didn't break
any traffic laws. Why not?
Clue
Lateral Thinking
Puzzle 3
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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A bus driver was heading down a street in Colorado. He
went right past a stop sign without stopping, he turned
left where there was a "no left turn" sign, and he went
the wrong way on a one-way street. Then he went on the
left side of the road past a cop car. Still - he didn't break
any traffic laws. Why not?
Clue Answer
He was walking !
Lateral Thinking
Puzzle 3

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Observation power
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Can you find the Hidden Bird within a Minute?

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Observation power
Answer
Can you find the
Hidden Bird within
a Minute?

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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 6-Letter Word)
POWDER
Now try the following : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
9
guesses
# 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 6-Letter Word)
POWDER
Now try the following : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )
Answers
# 1 Answer # 2 Damage # 3 Growth

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
Answers
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Holiday
Dessert
Divorce
Mineral

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses

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‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)
# 1 # 2
# 3
# 4
Answers
Cookbook
Outdoors
Reminder
Tropical

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Observe and
Think
Clue
Deductive Thinking 1
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Observe and
Think
Clue
Deductive Thinking 1
Answer
Slylock noticed a tattoo of a heart on Dr.
Weirdly’s arm. The tattoo is not part of his
natural body, so it will not disappear.

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Observe and
Think
Clue
Deductive Thinking 2
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Observe and
Think
Clue
Deductive Thinking 2
Answer
Shady’s footprints
occasionally overlap
Barny’s. This indicates that
Shady arrived after Barny.

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Observe and
Think
Clue
Deductive Thinking 3
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Observe and
Think
Clue
Deductive Thinking 3
Answer
The leaves on the broken
branches had not wilted.
Slylock also noted that the
broken ends were still moist.

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Math
Puzzle
1
See Next Slide for the Answer
In the Figure shown above,
Can you count the number of circles
that contain a black dot?
Math
Puzzle
1

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Math
Puzzle
1
Answer
In the Figure shown above, can you count the number of circles
that contain a black dot?
Math
Puzzle
1
It wasn't hard to find the answer to this math puzzle. If
you look carefully at the image, you’ll see that the dots
are placed in intersection of many circles.
So, The correct answer is 12.

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Math Puzzle 2
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
Create an equation using numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and
the Math Symbols + and =. Each number and
symbol can only be used once.
Only 2 out of 10 people can solve this hard math puzzle!

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Math Puzzle 2
Create an equation using numbers 2, 3. 4, 5, and
the Math Symbols + and =. Each nmber and
symbol can only be used once.
Only 2 out of 10 people can solve this hard math puzzle!
4 + 5 = 3²
Answer

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Math Puzzle 3
By using your numerical and logical reasoning skills
please try to figure out which number is missing
in the circle marked ‘?’
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer

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Math Puzzle 3
By using your numerical and
logical reasoning skills please try
to figure out which number
is missing
in the circle marked ‘?’
Answer
Answer : 6
Explanation :
Looking at the diagram
in rows, the central
circle equals half the
sum of the numbers in
the other circles to the
left and right of the
centre.

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LIFE Lessons from SMS Humor
Each of the SMS Jokes is followed by a LIFE Lesson at the end. The LIFE Lesson
has been scrambled in both letters and words. Your task is to unscramble the
letters and then the words to reveal the LIFE Lesson. An Example is given below.
LIFE Lesson | dlfnmiu | adn | asoaoiscnet | ndki | eb |
Unscrambling the words: mindful and compassionate kind be
Rearranging the words, get the LIFE Lesson:
be mindful, kind and compassionate
SMS JOKE 1
Proud Boy : Galileo has a great mind, Einstein a genius mind, Newton
an extraordinary mind and Bill Gates a brilliant mind.
Simple Girl : What about you?
Proud Boy : Me? Oh, a Master Mind!
Simple Girl : What about me?
Proud Boy : You? Oh, Never Mind!
LIFE Lesson ruht | swdor | ttah | nguis | het | selengif | of | grwno | ostreh | is |
hecsep
See Next Slide for the Answer and SMS JOKE 2

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LIFE Lessons from SMS Humor
SMS JOKE 2
using words that hurt the feelings of others is wrong speech
Answer
A wife asked her husband, “Where should I keep the money u give for
household use? Wherever I keep it, our son is sure to find and steal it. The
husband without any hesitation said, “Keep ur money in between his books. He
never touches them.”
LIFE Lesson no | cadetue | poneircmta | het | ew | yougn | utms | esno | eth | fo |
notsehy
See Next Slide for the Answer and SMS JOKE 3
SMS JOKE 1
Proud Boy : Galileo has a great mind, Einstein a genius mind, Newton an
extraordinary mind and Bill Gates a brilliant mind.
Simple Girl : What about you?
Proud Boy : Me? Oh, a Master Mind!
Simple Girl : What about me?
Proud Boy : You? Oh, Never Mind!
LIFE Lesson ruht | swdor | ttah | nguis | het | selengif | fo| grwno | ostreh | si |
hecsep

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LIFE Lessons from SMS Humor
SMS JOKE 2
See Next Slide for the Answer and SMS JOKE 4
Answer we must educate the young ones on the importance of honesty
SMS JOKE 3
Harry in his early forties was very down. He told his office mates, “My family
doctor examined me and told me that my heart trouble has reached a critical
stage. He referred me to a cardiologist.” “What happened then?” An office
mate inquired. “This money-minded cardiologist,” Harry said, “frightened me
by declaring: ‘Only 2 options left. ICU or U C Me’. ”
LIFE Lesson dan | nsniugdtndaer | nsksidne | maaitricteils | | lakc | sssanrepioflo |
how | erthe | rae
A wife asked her husband, “Where should I keep the money u give for
household use? Wherever I keep it, our son is sure to find and steal it. The
husband without any hesitation said, “Keep ur money in between his books.
He never touches them.”
LIFE Lesson no | cadetue | poneircmta | het | ew | yougn | utms | esno | eth | fo |
notsehy

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SMS JOKE 4
SMS JOKE 3
Answer there are materialistic professionals who lack understanding and kindness
A father was complaining to his good friend about his family members. He
said, “For my daughter, it’s the Ipod; for my son it’s the Iphone; for my wife,
it’s the Ipad.”
“What about you?” the friend asked.
“Me?’ the father sighed. “For me, it’s “I pay”.
LIFE Lesson inarts | ointmucmocian | ot | dromen | saiheplsrnoti | dna | adgtseg |
ocdindait | cna
See Next Slide for the Answer
Harry in his early forties was very down. He told his office mates, “My family
doctor examined me and told me that my heart trouble has reached a critical
stage. He referred me to a cardiologist.” “What happened then?” An office
mate inquired. “This money-minded cardiologist,” Harry said, “frightened me
by declaring: ‘Only 2 options left. ICU or U C Me’. ”
LIFE Lesson dan | nsniugdtndaer | nsksidne | maaitricteils | lakc | sssanrepioflo |
how | erthe | rae
|

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LIFE Lessons from SMS Humor
SMS JOKE 4
Answer
addiction to modern gadgets can strain relationships
and communication
I hope the 4 Humor Pieces and Unscrambling tasks have
1 brought you some cheer and benefit.
2 given you a mental workout!
3 imparted some LIFE Lessons.
A father was complaining to his good friend about his family members. He
said, “For my daughter, it’s the Ipod; for my son it’s the Iphone; for my wife,
it’s the Ipad.”
“What about you?” the friend asked.
“Me?’ the father sighed. “For me, it’s “I pay”.
LIFE Lesson inarts | ointmucmocian | ot | dromen | saiheplsrnoti | dna | adgtseg |
ocdindait | cna

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Matchstick Puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
The Figure shows a cup and saucer.
Move 4 matchsticks to convert the cup and
saucer into 3 DIFFERENT in size triangles

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Matchstick Puzzle 1
Answer
The Figure shows a cup
and saucer.
Move 4 matchsticks to
convert the cup and saucer
into 3 DIFFERENT in size
triangles

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Matchstick Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the Answer
In the figure shown
are 4 equal triangles.
Move 4 matchsticks
to create 2 equal
triangles.

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Matchstick Puzzle 2
Answer
In the figure shown are
4 equal triangles. Move
4 matchsticks to create
2 equal triangles.

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Matchstick Puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the Answer
You would need math
skills to solve this one.
The equation 7/9 = 3 is
not true. Move only 2
matchsticks to make
it true.

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Matchstick Puzzle 3
Answer
You would need math skills to
solve this one.
The equation 7/9 = 3 is not true.
Move only 2 matchsticks to
make it true.

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Picture
Puzzle
Can you
find 6
Hidden
Words in
the
Picture in
less than
3
minutes?
See Next Slide if you need to know what
the 6 Hidden Words are

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Picture
Puzzle
The 6 Hidden
Words in the
Picture are
Cheese
Hungry
Music
Party
Red
Yummy
See Next Slide for the Answers

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Picture
Puzzle
The 6 Hidden
Words in the
Picture are
Cheese
Hungry
Music
Party
Red
Yummy
See Next Slide for the Answers

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I am a little
house full
of meat …
No door to go in
and eat.
What am I, Kid?
Clue
FUN Riddle 1
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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I am a little
house full
of meat …
No door to go in
and eat.
What am I, Kid?
Clue
FUN Riddle 1
Answer NUT

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I have no hands or
feet;
I have no wings but
on my own I can fly
up high.
Tell me, What Am I?
Clue
FUN Riddle 2
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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I have no hands or
feet;
I have no wings but
on my own I can fly
up high.
Tell me, What Am I?
Clue
Answer :
SMOKE
FUN Riddle 2

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Every living person
on Earth has seen
me but no one will
ever see me again.
Please tell me my
name.
Clue
FUN Riddle 3
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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Every living person
on Earth has seen
me but no one will
ever see me again.
Please tell me my
name.
Clue
Answer: Yesterday
FUN Riddle 3

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In the forest I am
green.
At the market I am
black.
In the kitchen I am red.
Name Me …
don’t wait!
Clue
FUN Riddle 4
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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In the forest I am
green.
At the market I am
black.
In the kitchen I am red.
Name Me …
don’t wait!
Clue
Answer : CHARCOAL
FUN Riddle 4

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Tear me off,
scratch my
head. What
now is black,
once was red.
What am I?
Clue
FUN Riddle 5
See Next Slide for
the Answer

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Tear me off,
scratch my
head. What
now is black,
once was red.
What am I?
Clue
Answer :
A MATCH
FUN Riddle 5

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Mental and Visual Skills 1
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
There are eight differences between these two pictures.
Can you spot them within 2 minutes?

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Mental and Visual Skills 1
Answers
There are eight differences between these two pictures.
Can you spot them within 2 minutes?

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
There are five differences in these two flower images.
How many can you spot in a minute?

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
Answers
There are five differences in these two flower images.
How many can you spot in a minute?

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A challenging mind teaser
Shruti's daughter Arshika needs to be picked from the school every day.
Shruti asks one of her colleagues to pick her from school. Shruti devises a
password mechanism to confirm that Arshika goes with the correct person
only.
The password on Monday is SAM16.
The password on Wednesday is RSW39.
What will the password be for Friday?
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer

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A challenging mind teaser
Shruti's daughter Arshika needs to be picked from
the school every day.
Shruti asks one of her colleagues to pick her from
school. Shruti devises a password mechanism to
confirm that Arshika goes with the correct person
only.
The password on Monday is SAM16.
The password on Wednesday is RSW39.
What will the password be for Friday?
Answer
TIF56
Explanation:
The password is formed
as:
T (5th letter of Shruti)
I (5th letter of Arshika)
F(1st letter of Friday)
5(5th day of week)
6(Length of Friday)
Similarly, we will pick the
1st letter for Monday and
3rd letter for Wednesday.

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T