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. Beneficial for both the young and old.

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Logical Thinking
Thinking
Lateral
Thinking

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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
Right Under the Nose See Eye to Eye Looking Out for Number 1

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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
Home is where the
Heart is
Somewhere Over The
Rainbow
Put Two and Two
Together

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
Think!
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
Think!
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK
LOGICALLY

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
Answer
THINK
LOGICALLY

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Deductivethinking puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the
Answer

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Deductivethinking puzzle 3
Answer

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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 )
#1 Genius #2 Object #3 Greedy
Answers

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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
Enclose
Command
Adapter
Factory

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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
Freezing
Answers
Fortress
Fraction
Detonate

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Clue
The Camel Race
An Arab sheikh told his two sons to race
their camels to a distant city to see who
would inherit his fortune. The one whose
camel arrived last would win. The brothers,
confused at this strange task, wandered
aimlessly around, reluctant to ride back.
They then went to the mountain to consult a
wise old man. After hearing the advice, they
jumped on the camels and raced as fast as
they could to their destination. What advice
did the wise old man give?

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
Answer
Clue
The Camel Race
An Arab sheikh told his two sons to race
their camels to a distant city to see who
would inherit his fortune. The one whose
camel arrived last would win. The brothers,
confused at this strange task, wandered
aimlessly around, reluctant to ride back.
They then went to the mountain to consult a
wise old man. After hearing the advice, they
jumped on the camels and raced as fast as
they could to their destination. What advice
did the wise old man give?
The wise man told the two brothers
to swap their camels. They then
have to race to the distant city. Ha,
Ha, the camel last to arrive would
win!

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
Top Of The List
William was the least intelligent
and laziest boy in a class of 30
students who took an
examination. Yet when the
results were announced,
William’s name was at the top
of the list. How come?

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Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
Top Of The List
William was the least intelligent
and laziest boy in a class of 30
students who took an
examination. Yet when the
results were announced,
William’s name was at the top
of the list. How come?
William’s name was William
Abbey and the results were
given in alphabetical order

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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue
The Marathon
There was once a marathon race. A runner behaved rather
strangely. When he reached the end of the race, he continued to run.
The officials were amazed. Why did he do this? He was not
eccentric or mad and he was fully aware that he had reached the
end of the race.
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue
The Marathon
There was once a marathon race. A runner behaved rather
strangely. When he reached the end of the race, he continued to run.
The officials were amazed. Why did he do this? He was not
eccentric or mad and he was fully aware that he had reached the
end of the race.
Answer
The man was a prison convict taking part in a
marathon race organized by the Prisons’
authorities. At the finishing line, he continued
running in a bid to escape.

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Set 1
Spot the Mistake in the Picture

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Set 1
Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Answer

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Set 2
?

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Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Set 2
?
Answer

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Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Set 3
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Set 3
Answer

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Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Set 4
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Spot the Mistake in the Picture
Set 4
Answer

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Spot the Mistake in this Set 5
See Next Slide for the Answer

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Spot the Mistake in this Set 5
Answer

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Math Puzzle 1
Can you get
the correct
answer
within 2
minutes?
See Next Slide for the Answer
Two men, starting at the same
point, walk in opposite
directions for 4 meters, turn
left and walk another 3 meters.
What is the distance between
them? ( In meters )
A 2 B 6 C 10
D 12.5 E 14

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Math Puzzle 1
Can you get
the correct
answer
within 2
minutes?
Answer
Two men, starting at the same
point, walk in opposite
directions for 4 meters, turn
left and walk another 3 meters.
What is the distance between
them? ( In meters )
A 2 B 6 C 10
D 12.5 E 14
10 meters
( Square root of (3*3 + 4*4) and
then x 2. )

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Math Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the Answer
Dividing a Circle
The figure on the left shows a
circle. You are required to
divide the circle into 4 equal
parts by using 3 continuous
curve lines of equal length.
How would you solve this
problem?

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Math Puzzle 2
Answer
Dividing a Circle
The figure on the left shows a
circle. You are required to
divide the circle into 4 equal
parts by using 3 continuous
curve lines of equal length.
How would you solve this
problem?

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Math Puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the Answers
Try to fill in the missing
numbers.
Use the numbers 1 through 9 to
complete the equations.
Each number is only used once.
Each row is a math equation.
Work from left to right.
Each column is a math equation.
Work from top to bottom.
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Math Puzzle 3
Answers
Try to fill in the missing numbers.
Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the equations.
Each number is only used once.
Each row is a math equation. Work from left to right.
Each column is a math equation. Work from top to bottom.
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33
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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
When there’s a lack of
mindfulness and clear thinking,
one can say or do the most
foolish, illogical and absurd
things.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I saw a bus conductor asking a
passenger why he had 2 tickets.
The reply was:
“If I lose one, the second
will save me.”
“What if you lose both?”
“You think I’m so stupid?” the
passenger said.
“I have my Pass with me!”

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My Reflection
When there’s a lack of
mindfulness and clear thinking,
one can say or do the most
foolish, illogical and absurd
things.
Punch Line # 1
The
suggested
Punch Line.
I saw a bus conductor asking a
passenger why he had 2 tickets.
The reply was:
“If I lose one, the second
will save me.”
“What if you lose both?”
“You think I’m so stupid?” the
passenger said.
“I have my Pass with me!”

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My Reflection
Today lots of people prioritize
wealth, material possessions,
status, power and fame. Sad to
say, they don’t realize what
finally matters are things like
character and moral conduct.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
I am 85 years old and have
3 million dollars. Many
materialistic ladies say
they are willing to marry
me if I were 90.
You know why?
Then they say they need
not wait so long!

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My Reflection
Today lots of people prioritize
wealth, material possessions,
status, power and fame. Sad to
say, they don’t realize what
finally matters are things like
character and moral conduct.
Punch Line # 2
The
suggested
Punch Line.
I am 85 years old and have
3 million dollars. Many
materialistic ladies say
they are willing to marry
me if I were 90.
You know why?
Then they say they need
not wait so long!

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My Reflection
Things like material wealth,
possessions, fame and status
cannot give true happiness.
The things that truly matter are
love, character, virtue, compassion
and wisdom.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
We need to be very careful with the words
we use. There was this couple Mr & Mrs Bong
who were visiting a museum. The husband upon
seeing a rather ugly looking man nearby
remarked to the wife, “That man is the ugliest
person I ever saw.” The wife reprimanded him,
“Not so loud.
You forget yourself.”
Can you think of a
Dhamma-based
Reflection?

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My Reflection
The Buddha said, “ It is easy to see the
faults of others, but difficult to see
one's own. A man broadcasts the fault
of others like winnowing chaff in the
wind, but hides his own faults as a
crafty fowler covers himself.”
Punch Line # 3
A
suggested
Punch
Line.
We need to be very careful with the words
we use. There was this couple Mr & Mrs Bong
who were visiting a museum. The husband upon
seeing a rather ugly looking man nearby
remarked to the wife, “That man is the ugliest
person I ever saw.” The wife reprimanded him,
“Not so loud.
You forget yourself.”

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Puzzle with Coins 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
Rows and Columns
Place 16 pieces coins in
4 rows as shown in the
diagram on the Left.
Each row contains 4 coins.
Remove 6 coins so that an
even number of coins
remains
in each row and column.

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Puzzle with Coins 1
Answer
Rows and Columns
Place 16 pieces of coins in
4 rows as shown
in the diagram above.
Each row contains 4 coins.
Remove 6 coins so that an
even number of coins remains
in each row and column.

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See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
Puzzle with Coins 2
Using 10 coins, arrange the pattern
as shown on the top left.
By moving only 3 coins, can you change the
pattern to the one as shown on the top right?

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Answer
Puzzle with Coins 2
Using 10 coins, arrange
the pattern
as shown on the top left.
By moving only 3 coins, can
you change the pattern to the
one as shown on
the top right?

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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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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 6
Hidden Words
in the Picture
in less than 2
minutes?
The 6 Hidden
Words are
Wool
Wood
Windy
White
Windy
Whistle
See Next Slide for the Answers

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power
Can you find 6
Hidden Words
in the Picture
in less than 2
minutes?
The 6 Hidden
Words are
Wool
Wood
Windy
White
Windy
Whistle
Answers

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

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# 1
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
Answer
Bee

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

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#
2
Clue Answer Oil
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

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

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# 3
Answer Spark
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue

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

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# 4
Clue
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Answer Vowels

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

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# 5
Answer Paper
Clue
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking

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Mental and
Visual Skills 1
See Next Slide for the
Answers
These three women are
having a good day at the
skate park. While helmets
would be advised, they look
like they know what they’re
doing.
Can you find the 5
Differences between
the two pictures in
less than 2 minutes?

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Mental and
Visual Skills 1
Answers
These three women are
having a good day at the
skate park. While helmets
would be advised, they look
like they know what they’re
doing.
Can you find the 5
Differences between
the two pictures in
less than 2 minutes?

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Mental and
Visual Skills 2
See Next Slide
for the Answers
A Spotless Kitchen
I don’t know about you,
but I’d love to have this
much open space in
my kitchen. We’ve
done a few things to
the room to make its
decor a little different
in the second image.
See if you can find all
five changes in less
than 2 minutes..

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Mental and
Visual Skills 2
Answers
A Spotless Kitchen
I don’t know about you,
but I’d love to have this
much open space in
my kitchen. We’ve
done a few things to
the room to make its
decor a little different
in the second image.
See if you can find all
five changes in less
than 2 minutes..

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Challenging Seeing Puzzle 1
What are the numbers you can see in the image above?
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answers

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Challenging Seeing Puzzle 1
What are the numbers you can see in the image above?
Answers
3452839

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Challenging Seeing Puzzle 2
Less than 2%
of people can
see correctly
the hidden
number.
Are you one of
them?
See Next Slide
for
The Number
Hidden.

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Challenging Seeing Puzzle 2
Less than 2%
of people can
see correctly
the hidden
number.
Are you one of
them?
The Hidden
Number is
76

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The
End