To develop a logical, creative and clear mind....ppt

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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
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
Leftovers
Hop Up And Down
Back Door

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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
Clue
Clue
Clue

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Rebus Puzzles Set B
# 1 # 2 # 3
Clue
Clue
Clue
Answers
Caught In The Act
Up For Grabs Your Time Is Up

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK

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Answer
THINK

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Answer
THINK

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Answer
THINK

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Answer
THINK

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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

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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 Surfer #2 Wedges #3 Reject

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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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# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Answers
Lantern
Sparkle
Newborn
Shelter

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# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers
after
writing
down
all
your
12
guesses

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# 1 # 2
# 3 # 4
Answers
Ancestor
Farewell
Radiator
Motivate

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Clue
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?

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Answer
Clue
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?
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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Clue
The local priest was getting fed-up at
having to sweep out vast amounts of
confetti at the front of the church thrown at
the married couple after every wedding
ceremony.
He thought of an idea and made the ruling
that no confetti could be used. Instead he
suggested something else to be thrown at
the wedding couple. What was the thing
suggested?

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Answer
Clue
The local priest was getting fed-up at
having to sweep out vast amounts of
confetti at the front of the church thrown at
the married couple after every wedding
ceremony.
He thought of an idea and made the ruling
that no confetti could be used. Instead he
suggested something else to be thrown at
the wedding couple. What was the thing
suggested?
Colored Birdseeds.
The birds would come to eat
them after the Wedding
Ceremony was over.

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Clue
See Next Slide
for the Answer
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?

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Clue
Answer
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?
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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Set 1
Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Can you find
the Mistake in
the Picture
within 1
minute?

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Answer
Set 1
Can you find
the Mistake in
the Picture
within 1
minute?

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Set 2
Can you spot
the mistake in
the picture
within
1 minute?

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Answer
Set 2
Can you spot
the mistake in
the picture
within
1 minute?

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Set 3
See Next
Slide for the
Answers
Can you spot
the mistake in
the picture
within
1 minute?

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Set 3
Answer
Can you spot
the mistake in
the picture
within
1 minute?

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How many animals can you see in 1 minute?

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Can you spot the 10
hidden objects within
2 minutes?
The 10
Hidden
Objects
SEE
the Next
Slide for
the
Answers

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Can you spot the 10
hidden objects within
2 minutes?
The 10
Hidden
Objects
Locations
of the
Hidden
Objects

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IQ Challenges # 1 & #2
# 1
# 2

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Answer # 1
# 1
# 2
24 Answer # 2
406 ( Each number is
multiplied by 2 and the sum
added to 10 )

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# 3
# 4

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Answer # 3
# 3
# 4
Answer # 4

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# 5
# 6

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Answer #5
# 5
# 6
Answer #6

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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

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My Reflection
The foolish or ignorant ones
cannot accept the inevitable fact
of “Birth, Ageing, Sickness and
Death”. As a result he or she will
have much Dukkha.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I worry a lot about getting old.
The other day, our family
doctor told me, “Madam
Kamala, you should not be
concerned about
ageing …age is only a state
of mind.” Just as I was
feeling somewhat pleased
with that, the doctor
continued,
“Provided you have one left.”

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My Reflection
The foolish or ignorant ones
cannot accept the inevitable fact
of “Birth, Ageing, Sickness and
Death”. As a result he or she will
have much Dukkha.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I worry a lot about getting old.
The other day, our family
doctor told me, “Madam
Kamala, you should not be
concerned about
ageing …age is only a state of
mind.” Just as I was feeling
somewhat pleased with that,
the doctor continued,
“Provided you have one left.”
A Suggested
Punch Line.

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My Reflection
Fools consult fortune tellers, ‘gods’ and
psychics to predict their future.
The Future is uncertain –
no one can predict it.
Live your present life righteously and
wisely - you’ll then have a good future.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
There are foolish and gullible people
who consult fortune tellers about a
thousand and one things.
Mr. Kia See once asked a fortune teller
to tell him the town that he would die in.
The fortune teller asked,
“What good will that do you?”
Kia See immediately replied,
“ Then I won’t go near the town
concerned in my present life. ”

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My Reflection
Fools consult fortune tellers, ‘gods’ and
psychics to predict their future.
The Future is uncertain - no one can
predict it.
Live your present life righteously and
wisely - you’ll then have a good future.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
There are foolish and gullible people
who consult fortune tellers about a
thousand and one things.
Mr. Kia See once asked a fortune teller
to tell him the town that he would die in.
The fortune teller asked,
“What good will that do you?”
Kia See immediately replied,
“ Then I won’t go near the town
concerned in my present life. ”
A Suggested
Punch Line.

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My Reflection
Do not associate with the foolish
ones. They can bring you much
Dukkha. Today in our world you will
find many who are
* dishonest and deceitful
* very materialistic in their outlook.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I broke up with my boyfriend Greg.
He deceived me. When I first knew
him, he told me he is a specialist in
livers and kidneys.
Yesterday I found out that
he works as a butcher in the market.

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My Reflection
Do not associate with the foolish
ones. They can bring you much
Dukkha. Today in our world you will
find many who are
* dishonest and deceitful
* very materialistic in their outlook.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I broke up with my boyfriend Greg.
He deceived me. When I first knew
him, he told me he is a specialist in
livers and kidneys.
Yesterday I found out that
he works as a butcher in the market.
A Suggested
Punch Line.

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
The Diagram shows the number
4 3 4 6
formed using Matchsticks.
FIND THE NEXT NUMBER…PLEASE

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Answer
The Diagram shows the number
4 3 4 6
formed using Matchsticks.
FIND THE NEXT NUMBER…PLEASE
The number of letters in the different words of the
question represent the numbers.
FIND = 4 THE = 3 NEXT = 4 NUMBER = 6
PLEASE = 6

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The ‘equation’ shown
on the left is
meaningless.
Move 2 matchsticks
to change it to a
correct numerical
equation.

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Answer
The ‘equation’ shown
on the left is
meaningless.
Move 2 matchsticks
to change it to a
correct numerical
equation.
7 = 7

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Shown on the diagram above are 2 small triangles
and 1 big one. Move 3 matchsticks to change it into
2 big triangles and 1 small one.

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Shown on the diagram above are 2 small triangles
and 1 big one. Move 3 matchsticks to change it into
2 big triangles and 1 small one.
Answer

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 6 Hidden Words
in the Picture in less than 2
minutes?
See Next Slide if you need to
know what the 6 Hidden Words
are

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minutes?
6 Hidden Words
SEE
SNOW
MAN
CUT
COOL
TELL

57
minutes?
Answers
SEE
The 6 Hidden Words
SEE * SNOW * MAN
CUT * COOL * TELL

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# 1
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
When I am hit hard,
I may crack.
But I will still stare
at you back.

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# 1
Clue
Answer
When I am hit hard,
I may crack.
But I will still stare
at you back.
A Mirror
“Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs”
‘Mirror, Mirror on the Wall’

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#
2
Clue
See Next
Slide for the
Answer
I am something you
can feel and I can so
often heal.
I cannot be
touched but I mean
so much.

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#
2
Clue
Answer
I am something you
can feel and I can so
often heal.
I cannot be
touched but I mean
so much.
Love

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# 3
Answer
Clue
A country certainly
has me.
I do reveal things
truthfully.
Think and study me
carefully.
What am I?

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# 3
Answer
Clue
A country certainly
has me.
I do reveal things
truthfully.
Think and study me
carefully.
What am I?
History

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# 4
Clue
See Next Slide
for the Answer
I can be bigger than
almost anything.
However of me you
cannot feel a thing.
I take my super flight
when day is killed
by night.
What am I?
See Next
Slide for the
Answer

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# 4
Clue
I can be bigger than
almost anything.
However of me you
cannot feel a thing.
I take my super flight
when day is killed
by night.
What am I?
Answer
Shadow

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# 5
See Next
Slide for the
Answer
Clue
No flesh, no feathers, no
scales and not a bone;
But we have
fingers and thumbs
of our own.
What are we?

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# 5
Answer
Clue
No flesh, no feathers, no
scales and not a bone;
But we have
fingers and thumbs
of our own.
What are we?
Gloves

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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
How many Differences
can you find between
the two pictures
in 1 minute?
Answer
There are 5
Differences

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
Can you spot the 6 Differences between the two
panels in less than two minutes?

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
Answers
1 Leaf 2 Shell 3 Nostril
4 Arm 5 Tusk 6 Lava
Can you spot the 6 Differences between the two
panels in less than two minutes?

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Vision Puzzle
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
According to the Creator of the Picture Puzzle:
What you see first in this optical illusion will
reveal what you value most in life

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Vision Puzzle
Answer
According to the Creator of the Picture Puzzle:
1 “If this looks like a village with huts, birds and trees, you value
traditions and a simple and peaceful style of life.”
2 “If you first see the outline of an elephant, you are in for high praise.”

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EYE Power Test
See Next Slide for
the Answer
What is the
Hidden
Number in
the Picture?

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EYE Power Test
3246
ANSWER
3246

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With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
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