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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RIDDLE 1 CLUE
For MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES
Creative riddles

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RIDDLE 1
ANSWER
Breath
CLUE
For MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES

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RIDDLE 2
CLUE

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ANSWER
RIDDLE 2
CLUE
Dictionar
y

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RIDDLE 3
CLUE
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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RIDDLE 3
CLUE
ANSWER
SEND ME THE
……….
THAT YOU DREAM
……..
A Hole

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RIDDLE 4
CLUE
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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ANSWER
RIDDLE 4
CLUE
A Plate

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RIDDLE 5
CLUE
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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RIDDLE 5
ANSWER
CLUE
A Bank

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RIDDLE 6
CLUE
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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RIDDLE 6
CLUE
ANSWER
A Fart

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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
Foreign Movie
‘4 in movie’
Sixth Sense To Sum It Up

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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
Blanket
( Blank ET )
Back Issues Stretching the Truth

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Observe
Carefully
Observe Carefully

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
Answer
Observe
Carefully
Observe Carefully

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Deductivethinking puzzle 2
Observe!

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Answer
Deductivethinking puzzle 2
Observe!

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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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Deductive Thinking Puzzle 4
Answer
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Answer The Answer : Because the guard was part of
the robbery. Emergency doors open from
inside to outside. So how can a door hit
him as he was inside the building.
Deductive Thinking Puzzle 4

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A Most Challenging Puzzle
What is the next number in the sequence?
1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 ?
‘Aiyoh-yoh! So
difficult One!
Only Einstein can
get it done!
See Next Slide for the Answer

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A Most Challenging Puzzle
What is the next number in the sequence?
1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 ?
ANSWER
The next number is: 13112221.
Each number describes the previous number. Starting with 1,
the second line describes it 11 (one 1). Then the third line
describes 11 as 21 (two 1's). Then the fourth line describes 21 as
1211 (one 2, one 1). This is the pattern.

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Mindfulness
Puzzle
In 2 minutes, how many mistakes
can you find in this picture?
Living Room
Observe Mindfully!
See Next Slide for Answers

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There are 10
Mistakes
Mindfulness
Puzzle
Answers

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Math Puzzle 1
Can you get
the correct
answer
within 2
minutes?
See Next Slide for the Answer
What number should be written in
the space marked by “?”

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Math Puzzle 1 Answer
What number should be
written in the space
marked by “?”
9+5=14
14+4=18
18+3=21
21+2=23
23+1=24
Similarly,
24+5=29
29+4=33
33+3=36.
So the answer is 36.

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Math Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the Answers
Enter numbers in
each row and
column to get
the final sums.
However, use
only the digits 1
through 9, and
only once each.

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Math Puzzle 2
Answers
Enter numbers in each row
and column to get the final
sums. However, use only the
digits 1 through 9, and only
once each.

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Math Puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the Answers
Here are 3 Math Riddles for you to solve.
Math Riddle 1:
Two boys were born to the same mother, on the same day, in the
same month, at almost the same time, and in the same year, but
the guys are still not twins. How?
Math Riddle 2:
Sam was just 8 years old when his mother was 31. At present,
the age of his mother is twice his age. How old do you think Sam
is?
Math Riddle 3:
Frederick has 7 daughters. Each of them has a brother. How
many children does Fredrick have?

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Math Puzzle 3
Answers to the3 Math Riddles
Math Riddle 1:
Two boys were born to the same mother, on the same day, in the
same month, at almost the same time, and in the same year, but
the guys are still not twins. How?
Ans. Triplets were born!
Math Riddle 2:
Sam was just 8 years old when his mother was 31. At present,
the age of his mother is twice his age. How old do you think Sam
is?
Ans. 23!
Math Riddle 3:
Frederick has 7 daughters. Each of them has a brother. How
many children does Fredrick have?
Ans. Eight. Fredrick has only one son.

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
Answer 909

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

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Answer
Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
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
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.
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 3
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.
Answer

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Move one matchstick to
get four triangles.
See Next
Slide the
Answer
Puzzle With Matchsticks 4

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ANSWER
Move one matchstick to
get four triangles.
Know Your
Arithmetic and
Geometry!!
Puzzle With Matchsticks 4 ~ Answer

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
Picture in 2 minutes?
See
Next
Slide
if
you
need
to
know
what
the
9
Hidden
Words
are

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
Picture in 2 minutes?
The 9 Hidden
Words are
1 TABLE
2 WALL
3 BORDER
4 DOOR
5 CURTAIN
6 STUCCO
7 CHAIR
8 LEG
9 EDGING
See NEXT
Slide for the
Answers

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
Picture in 2 minutes?
The 9 Hidden
Words are
1 TABLE
2 WALL
3 BORDER
4 DOOR
5 CURTAIN
6 STUCCO
7 CHAIR
8 LEG
9 EDGING
ANSWERS

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Mystery Object 1
Answer
HINT
It’s Sticky
Identify the Mystery
Objects
# 1 - #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 answer at the slide that
follows.
See Next Slide for
the Answer
Think of an
Insect

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Mystery Object 1
Answer
HINT
It’s Sticky
A Honeycomb
Answer
Identify the Mystery
Objects
# 1 - #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 answer at the slide that
follows.
Think of an
Insect

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Mystery Object 2
HINT
See Next Slide for
the Answer
It’s a kind of
Fruit

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Mystery Object 2
Answer
HINT
It’s a kind of
Fruit
A
Lime

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Mystery Object 3
HINT
See Next Slide the
Answer
It gives off heat.

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Mystery Object 3
Answer A Lighted
Match
Stick
HINT
It gives off heat.

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Mystery Object 4
HINT
See Next Slide for
the Answer
It’s an
Italian Favorite.

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Mystery Object 4
Answer Pasta
HINT
It’s an
Italian Favorite.

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Mystery Object 5
HINT
See Next Slide for
the Answer
Nice to Eat

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Mystery Object 5
Answer
Almond
HINT
Nice to Eat

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Mystery Object 6
HINT
See Next Slide the
Answer
Useful Gadget

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Mystery Object 6
Answer Tape
Dispenser
HINT
Useful Gadget

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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 Tailor # 2 Parade # 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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‘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
Perfume
Answers
Horizon
Operate
Deliver

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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
Watching
Carrying
Gangster
Sympathy

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
See Next Slide for the
Answer
Clue

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
Answer
Clue

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See Next Slide for the
Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue

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Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue

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Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue

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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
One who uses the
social media foolishly
will for certain impair
his health mentally.
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
Being mindful of one’s speech is
important. Many listeners assume
and misinterpret what they hear
and they react adversely. This
brings Dukkha.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I have to be more careful in
the use of words for they can
be misconstrued in a negative
way.
Last week my girlfriend gave
me a slap. We were at a park
and she said to me, “During
the church service, I thought
about you,” I responded,
“Honey, I thought of you when
I visited the Zoo last month!”

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My Reflection
Being mindful of one’s speech is
important. Many listeners assume
and misinterpret what they hear
and they react adversely. This
brings Dukkha.
Punch Line # 1
A suggested
Punch Line.
I have to be more careful in
the use of words for they can
be misconstrued in a negative
way.
Last week my girlfriend gave
me a slap. We were at a park
and she said to me, “During
the church service, I thought
about you,” I responded,
“Honey, I thought of you when
I visited the Zoo last month!”

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My Reflection
Right Speech: No Lying, No
Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
Insulting another is terrible.
Once Suay Lang met me and
exclaimed, “Aiyoh, what happened
to you? The cucumber tattoo you
had in your arm now looks like a
watermelon. I’m sure
you can’t see your feet
when you shower!”

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My Reflection
Right Speech: No Lying, No
Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
Punch Line # 2
A suggested
Punch Line.
Insulting another is terrible.
Once Suay Lang met me and
exclaimed, “Aiyoh, what happened
to you? The cucumber tattoo you
had in your arm now looks like a
watermelon. I’m sure
you can’t see your feet
when you shower!”

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My Reflection
The young ones can be smarter
than you think in finding excuses
for their mistakes and
weaknesses.
Good moral education is needed
to inculcate virtues & values.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I was never good in studies in school.
However, I always warn my children to
study hard and do well in exams.
Last night my 12-year old son
approached me to sign his report card.
He said, “Daddy, here is my report card
and one of yours I found hidden
in the store room.”

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My Reflection
The young ones can be smarter
than you think in finding excuses
for their mistakes and
weaknesses.
Good moral education is needed
to inculcate virtues & values.
Punch Line # 3
A
suggested
Punch
Line.
I was never good in studies in school.
However, I always warn my children to
study hard and do well in exams.
Last night my 12-year old son
approached me to sign his report card.
He said, “Daddy, here is my report card
and one of yours I found hidden
in the store room.”

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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
Answer 6 Differences
How many Differences can you find between the two pictures in 1 minute?

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The End
“Train the
mind to attain
calmness and
clarity.
Answers to
problems will
then come
more easily.”
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin