A Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise both the mind and the Right and Left Brain. To help keep the mind and brain fit and healthy. Good for both the young and old alike. Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.

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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
# 1 # 2 # 3
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
We are counting on You
A Friend in need Step Mother

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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
Season Tickets Late in the Evening
Caught in the
Moment

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 3
Answer
THINK

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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

14. ‘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 Roller #2 Greedy #3 Genius 14

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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.)
# 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 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.)
# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Answers
Plumber
Reptile
Jackpot
Pebbles

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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
Cylinder
Crockery
Decrease
Friction

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
Clue
Weight Loss
A woman with her barking dog enters
a room and presses a button. Within
seconds, she instantly loses 20 pounds
and the dog stops barking. How did
she lose the weight?
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
Clue
Weight Loss
A woman with her barking dog enters
a room and presses a button. Within
seconds, she instantly loses 20 pounds
and the dog stops barking. How did
she lose the weight?
Answer
The room is actually an elevator. When
she gets inside to go down to her room,
the elevator accelerates downward,
making her weight temporarily lower.

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Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
Answer
A square manhole cover can be turned and
dropped down the diagonal of the manhole. A
round manhole cover cannot be dropped down
the manhole. So for safety reasons, all manhole
covers should be round

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See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
Test Your Visual Power
Within 1 minute, how many hidden
faces can you find?

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Answers 13 Faces
Test Your Visual Power
Within 1 minute, how many hidden faces can
you find?

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Math Puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Which
number
should
replace the
question
mark?
Give your
reasoning.

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Math Puzzle 1
Answer
Which
number
should
replace the
question
mark?
Give your
reasoning.
Answer: 3. The numbers under the line are
the average of the three numbers in the
column above.

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Math Puzzle 2
Based on the
diagram in
the left, what
number
should be
written in the
space marked
“?”
Give our
reasoning.
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Answer
Math Puzzle 2
Based on the
diagram in
the left, what
number
should be
written in the
space marked
“?”
Give our
reasoning.
Answer: 6. The difference in the scores forms
the following series: –2, +4, –6, +8. Alternating
per column you also see the following two
series: 7, 14, 21, 28; 9, 18, 27, 36.

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Math Puzzle 3
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
Based on the diagram above,
How many unripe berries are missing on
the last branch?
Give your mathematical reasoning.

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Math Puzzle 3 Answer
Based on the diagram above,
How many unripe berries are missing on
the last branch?
Give your mathematical reasoning.
Answer: 6
berries.
The next
branch always
contains just
as many
unripe berries
as ripe berries
on the
previous
branch.

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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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My Reflection
When non-beneficial social media
things ‘overload’ the mind,
there will come a time you will
suffer states of the depressive
kind.
I click ‘Like’. You know I can convey this
message effectively - No One likes it!
Suggested Punch Line
Suggest a
Punch Line
my

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My Reflection
One has to be careful in making
assumptions or interpreting
messages (written or verbal) given
by others. Mistakes made can
cause negative effects.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
One has to be careful in
interpreting the words one hears.
When I met
Mr. Kek Sim yesterday, I said,
“Congrats! I heard your son is
now a police reporter.” Mr. Kek
Sim looked somewhat sad and
embarrassed and he said,
“Twice a week my son has to
report to the police.”

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My Reflection
One has to be careful in making
assumptions or interpreting
messages (written or verbal) given
by others. Mistakes made can
cause negative effects.
Punch Line # 1
A suggested
Punch Line.
One has to be careful in
interpreting the words one hears.
When I met
Mr. Kek Sim yesterday, I said,
“Congrats! I heard your son is
now a police reporter.” Mr. Kek
Sim looked somewhat sad and
embarrassed and he said,
“Twice a week my son has to
report to the police.”

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My Reflection
Impermanence and uncertainty are facts.
The unexpected can happen to a person
anytime and anywhere.
When one realizes this, one can accept
embrace all happenings more peacefully.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I have learnt that nothing is
100% guaranteed. The other day
I was happy to buy
a watch that was
anti-magnetic, waterproof,
shockproof and dustproof.
Three days later,
the watch just burst into flames.

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My Reflection
Impermanence and uncertainty are facts.
The unexpected can happen to a person
anytime and anywhere.
When one realizes this, one can accept
embrace all happenings more peacefully.
Punch Line # 2
A
suggested
Punch
Line.
I have learnt that nothing is
100% guaranteed. The other day
I was happy to buy
a watch that was
anti-magnetic, waterproof,
shockproof and dustproof.
Three days later,
the watch just burst into flames.

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My Reflection
When one does not have
enough info or data on a
happening, it is unwise to
comment, judge, give one’s
views or advice. This can lead to
undesirable consequences.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
Yesterday my teenage soon Rudy came
running to me and said, “A man met with
an accident just outside house number
133 down the road.” “Oh Rudy,” I said.
“It’s fortunate the accident happened
outside a doctor’s house.”
“But mother,” Rudy remarked,
“the victim was the doctor!”

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My Reflection
When one does not have
enough info or data on a
happening, it is unwise to
assume, comment, judge, give
one’s views or advice. This can
lead to undesirable
consequences.
Punch Line # 3
A
suggested
Punch
Line.
Yesterday my teenage soon Rudy came
running to me and said, “A man met with
an accident just outside house number
133 down the road.” “Oh Rudy,” I said.
“It’s fortunate the accident happened
outside a doctor’s house.”
“But mother,” Rudy remarked,
“the victim was the doctor!”

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
(Can you give two possible answers?)

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
Two
Possible
Answers

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
See Next Slide for the Answer
Move 4
matchsticks to
create 5
triangles. The
triangles may
differ in size.

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Answer
Move 4 matchsticks to
create 5 triangles. The
triangles may differ in
size.
There are 4 small triangles and
one big triangle.

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 3
See Next Slide for the Answer
The layout shown is a
sand timer consisting
of two equilateral
triangles.
Move 4 matchsticks to
turn the sand timer
upside down.

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 3
Answer
The layout shown is a sand timer
consisting of two
equilateral triangles.
Move 4 matchsticks to turn the
sand timer upside down.

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The 6
Hidden
Words
are
Eyes Wide Open!
See
Next
Slide
for the
6
Words
if you
need
help

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The 6
Hidden
Words
are
CANDY
FILM
PREVIEW
MOVIE
SEQUEL
TicKET
Eyes Wide Open!
See Next
Slide for
the
Answers

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The 6
Hidden
Words
are
CANDY
FILM
PREVIEW
MOVIE
SEQUEL
TicKET
ANSWERS

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# 1
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
Clue
See Next Slide for the Answer

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# 1
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
Clue
Answer
Death

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#
2
Clue
See Next Slide for
the Answer
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking

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#
2
Clue
Answer
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
Sunshine

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# 3
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
Clue See Next Slide
for the
Answer

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# 3
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
Clue
Answer
Orange

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# 4
Clue
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
See Next
Slide for the
Answer

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# 4
Clue
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
Answer
Piano

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# 5
See Next
Slide for the
Answer
Clue
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking

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# 5
Answer
Clue
Rhyming Riddles for Creative Thinking
Smoke

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Mental and Visual Skills 1
See Next Slide for the Answers
How many
Differences
can you
find
between
the two
pictures in
1 minute?

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Mental and Visual Skills 1
Answers
How many
Differences
can you
find
between
the two
pictures in
1 minute?
There are 6
differences.

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
See Next Slide for the
Answers
Can you spot
the 5
Differences
between the
two panels in
less than one
minute?

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
The Answers
Can you spot
the 5
Differences
between the
two panels in
less than one
minute?

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Brain teaser 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Can you
find the
odd
football
within 30
seconds.
Only a
Genius
can!

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Brain teaser 1
Answer
Can you
find the
odd
football
within 30
seconds.
Only a
Genius
can!

64. An Example
Brain teaser 2
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
Can you name the vegetable through the emoji
within 30 seconds?
64
Answer
Now you try this
Can you name this
vegetable through its
emoji within 30
seconds?

65. Brain teaser 2
Answer
Can you name the vegetable through the emoji
within 30 seconds?
65

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Brain teaser 3
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
Can you spot within 20 seconds the mistake in
this Hospital Picture?

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Brain teaser 3
Answer
Can you spot within 20 seconds the mistake in
this Hospital Picture?

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Brain teaser 4
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
From the picture, can you find the thief at the mall in less
than 20 seconds? Give your reasons.

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Brain teaser 4
Answer
From the picture, can you find the thief at the mall in less
than 20 seconds? Give your reasons.
The woman in the
yellow dress is the
thief. Look at her
dress in the third
panel, you can see
the bottom of two
different dresses
(the ones that she
stole) underneath
it. Take a look
yourself:

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Brain teaser 5
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
In less than 2 minutes, can you solve the 3
‘Trick Puzzles’ below?
Trick Puzzle 1:
We all live in a house. We all wear some clothing.
What is it that our house wears?
Trick Puzzle 2:
There is a worm in my house and I hate it. It bites my
clothes, crawls on my pillows and bed, and scares me
terribly. However, it never lands on my computer. Why is
this so?
Trick Puzzle 3:
There are 172 criminals in jail, but one of them never falls
ill due to protein or mineral deficiencies. Why is this so?

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Brain teaser 5
Answers
In less than 2 minutes, can you solve the 3 ‘Trick Puzzles’ below?
Trick Puzzle 1:
We all live in a house. We all wear some clothing. What is it that our house
wears?
Answer 1:
The house wears an ad-dress!
Trick Puzzle 2:
There is a worm in my house and I hate it. It bites my clothes, crawls on my
pillows and bed, and scares me terribly. However, it never lands on my computer.
Why is this so?
Answer 2:
Because the worm is scared to get trapped in the world wide web.
Trick Puzzle 3:
There are 172 criminals in jail, but one of them never falls ill due to protein or
mineral deficiencies. Why so?
Answer 3:
Because he is a CEREAL killer!

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Mindful Observation Puzzle
Try to spot the Mistake in the given frame.
You have to do it in less than 30 seconds.
Then check the Answer at the Slide that follows.
Answer at the Next Slide

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Answer to Mindful Observation Puzzle

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With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin