Solving Puzzles Exercises the Mind.pptx (Texts in English)
- 2. 2 Solving Puzzles Exercises the Mind The Benefits are like a Treasure Mine
- 3. 3 Smart Puzzle 1 Answer See Next Slide for Answer Pete called his wife and said that he would be at home at 8. He came at 8:05. They had no special plans but still, the wife was angry because of his being late. Why did she get so mad?
- 4. 4 Smart Puzzle 1 Answer Pete should have come at 8 p.m., but he came home at 8:05 a.m. the next day. Pete called his wife and said that he would be at home at 8. He came at 8:05. They had no special plans but still, the wife was angry because of his being late. Why did she get so mad?
- 5. 5 Clue Smart Puzzle 2 See Next Slide for a Clue Brendon sat in the coffee shop and found a fly in his drink. He asked the waitress to bring him another coffee. After he’d received a new cup and taken a sip he got angry. Brendon realized that it was the same cup of coffee that he had in the first place. How did he know he had the same cup of coffee?
- 6. 6 Clue Smart Puzzle 2 See Next Slide for a Clue Brendon sat in the coffee shop and found a fly in his drink. He asked the waitress to bring him another coffee. After he’d received a new cup and taken a sip he got angry. Brendon realized that it was the same cup of coffee that he had in the first place. How did he know he had the same cup of coffee? See Next Slide for the Answer
- 7. 7 Clue Smart Puzzle 2 See Next Slide for a Clue Brendon sat in the coffee shop and found a fly in his drink. He asked the waitress to bring him another coffee. After he’d received a new cup and taken a sip he got angry. Brendon realized that it was the same cup of coffee that he had in the first place. How did he know he had the same cup of coffee? Answer “The second” coffee was sweet already. Brendon had put sugar in his “first” cup before finding the fly.
- 8. 8 Answer See Next Slide for the Answer Smart Puzzle 3 Move one cup to get them in this order.
- 9. 9 Answer Smart Puzzle 3 Move one cup to get them in this order.
- 10. 10 Smart Puzzle 4 All you have to do here is to read the flipped words. If you managed to cope with the task, congratulations - you are extremely smart. See Next Slide for the Answer
- 11. 11 Smart Puzzle 4 All you have to do here is to read the flipped words. If you managed to cope with the task, congratulations - you are extremely smart. Answer
- 12. 12 Smart Puzzle 5 The aim here is to locate your name somewhere in the alphabet soup. Don't be discouraged if you initially can't find it - just concentrate a little harder and try again. See Next Slide for the Answer
- 13. 13 Smart Puzzle 5 The aim here is to locate your name somewhere in the alphabet soup. Don't be discouraged if you initially can't find it - just concentrate a little harder and try again. Answer In The Alphabet Soup, YOUR NAME appears 3 times!
- 14. 14 An Observation Exercise 1 Can you find 4 Mistakes or Inaccuracies in the Picture? See Next Slide for the Answers
- 15. 15 An Observation Exercise 2 Can you find 4 Mistakes or Inaccuracies in the Picture? Answers
- 16. 16 An Observation Exercise 2 How many objects are there in the picture? What are they? See Next Slide for the Answer
- 17. 17 An Observation Exercise 2 How many objects are there in the picture? What are they? Answer 5 Objects
- 18. 18 See Next Slide for the Answer Math Puzzle 1 What’s the next number, and why?
- 19. 19 Answer Math Puzzle 1 What’s the next number, and why? Answer
- 20. 20 Math Puzzle 2 See Next Slide for the Answer
- 22. 22 Deductive Thinking Puzzle 1 See Next Slide for the ANSWER. Mr. James was found dead in his room. The room had no window and the door was locked. The only 4 people who had a key to the room were questioned. Sophia the maid: “I came to wake up Mr. James; when I saw him dead, I screamed!” John the butler: “When I heard the scream, I ran into the room, turned on the light and saw Mr. James with a knife in his neck.” Sarah the governess: “I rushed up alongside John; when he turned on the light, the room was all bloody.” Jack the cook: “I was prepping breakfast and didn’t see anything.” Who did it?
- 23. 23 Deductive Thinking Puzzle 1 ANSWER. Mr. James was found dead in his room. The room had no window and the door was locked. The only 4 people who had a key to the room were questioned. Sophia the maid: “I came to wake up Mr. James; when I saw him dead, I screamed!” John the butler: “When I heard the scream, I ran into the room, turned on the light and saw Mr. James with a knife in his neck.” Sarah the governess: “I rushed up alongside John; when he turned on the light, the room was all bloody.” Jack the cook: “I was prepping breakfast and didn’t see anything.” Who did it? It was Sophia. If the room was dark, she wouldn’t have seen Mr. James lying there — unless she already knew it.
- 24. 24 See Next Slide for the ANSWER. Once on a winter day, John found his friend dead in his own house. John called the police and said that he was just passing by Jack's house and decided to come in. He'd been knocking and ringing the bell for a long time, but all was silent. However, he could see the light in the room through a frozen window. He breathed on the iced window glass and saw Jack on the floor. The police arrested John as the main suspect. Why? Deductive Thinking Puzzle 2
- 25. 25 ANSWER. Once on a winter day, John found his friend dead in his own house. John called the police and said that he was just passing by Jack's house and decided to come in. He'd been knocking and ringing the bell for a long time, but all was silent. However, he could see the light in the room through a frozen window. He breathed on the iced window glass and saw Jack on the floor. The police arrested John as the main suspect. Why? Deductive Thinking Puzzle 2 John wouldn't be able to unfreeze the window glass because it's usually icy on the inside.
- 26. 26 Lateral Thinking Puzzle 1 See Next Slide for the Answer Stan met a stranger whom he’d never seen before. Stan just heard about him and no descriptions of his appearance were ever mentioned. He wasn’t famous. Nevertheless, Stan understood immediately who the guy was. How was this possible?
- 27. 27 Lateral Thinking Puzzle 1 Answer Stan met a stranger whom he’d never seen before. Stan just heard about him and no descriptions of his appearance were ever mentioned. He wasn’t famous. Nevertheless, Stan understood immediately who the guy was. How was this possible? He was a twin brother of one of Stan’s friends.
- 28. 28 Lateral Thinking Puzzle 2 It was a hot Sunday afternoon and a woman was walking slowly through the savanna when she spotted a ferocious tiger in the distance. Instead of turning around or seeking refuge, the woman began to run towards the tiger. Why didn't she run away? See Next Slide for the Answer
- 29. 29 Lateral Thinking Puzzle 2 It was a hot Sunday afternoon and a woman was walking slowly through the savanna when she spotted a ferocious tiger in the distance. Instead of turning around or seeking refuge, the woman began to run towards the tiger. Why didn't she run away? Answer The woman was at the zoo.
- 30. 30 Logical Thinking Puzzle 1 This simple puzzle was given to first graders in Hong Kong as an entrance exam. Kids cracked it in just a few seconds. See Next Slide for the Answer
- 31. 31 Logical Thinking Puzzle 1 This simple puzzle was given to first graders in Hong Kong as an entrance exam. Kids cracked it in just a few seconds. Answer The answer is 87. Just turn the picture upside-down in your head.
- 32. 32 Logical Thinking Puzzle 2 In one small town, there was an old clockmaker. Everyone thought he was insane. He was a hermit and was very preoccupied with his clock. Once, he created the most magnificent clock in the world. All the rich people wanted to get this clock and offered huge amounts of money, but the old man declined their offers. One day, he said, "If one of you solve one riddle, I'll give you my clock." Lots of people wanted to get it so by noon, a huge crowd gathered by his shop. The clockmaker took 9 pocket watches and said, "These watches should be placed on display in 10 rows, 3 items in a row. One person solved this riddle in 10 minutes and got the masterpiece. Can you solve the logical puzzle? See Next Slide for the Answer
- 33. 33 Logical Thinking Puzzle 2 In one small town, there was an old clockmaker. Everyone thought he was insane. He was a hermit and was very preoccupied with his clock. Once, he created the most magnificent clock in the world. All the rich people wanted to get this clock and offered huge amounts of money, but the old man declined their offers. One day, he said, "If one of you solve one riddle, I'll give you my clock." Lots of people wanted to get it so by noon, a huge crowd gathered by his shop. The clockmaker took 9 pocket watches and said, "These watches should be placed on display in 10 rows, 3 items in a row.
- 34. 34 Surviving - Thinking Clearly Problem 1 What is the safest room at home to take shelter in during a hurricane? Choose a), b) or c) Give your reasoning See Next Slide for Answer
- 35. 35 Surviving - Thinking Clearly Problem 1 What is the safest room at home to take shelter in during a hurricane? Choose a), b) or c) Give your reasoning Answer
- 36. 36 Surviving - Thinking Clearly Problem 2 You’re driving along quietly when suddenly your car goes off the road and into a lake. The car starts to sink, so you don’t have much time to save yourself. What would you do? Choose a), b) or c) See Next Slide for Answer
- 37. 37 Surviving - Thinking Clearly Problem 2 You’re driving along quietly when suddenly your car goes off the road and into a lake. The car starts to sink, so you don’t have much time to save yourself. What would you do? Choose a), b) or c) Answer
- 38. 38 Can you do it in less than 1 Minute? Hidden Words Set 1 Can you read the 3 Hidden Words? See Next Side for the Answers
- 39. 39 Can you do it in less than 1 Minute? Hidden Words Set 1 Can you read the 3 Hidden Words? Answers
- 40. 40 Hidden Words Set 2 Can you read the 3 Hidden Words? Can you do it in less than 1 Minute? See Next Side for the Answers
- 41. 41 Hidden Words Set 2 Can you read the 3 Hidden Words? Can you do it in less than 1 Minute? Answers
- 42. 42 Matchstick Puzzle 1 Move 3 matchsticks to get 4 equal triangles. See Next Slide for the Answer Can you move 3 matchsticks to get 4 equal triangles in 3 or less minutes?.
- 43. 43 Matchstick Puzzle 1 ANSWER Can you move 3 matchsticks to get 4 equal triangles in 3 or less minutes?
- 44. 44 Matchstick Puzzle 2 See Next Slide for the Answer Can you move 2 matchsticks to get 3 triangles in less than 3 minutes?
- 45. 45 Matchstick Puzzle 2 Answer Can you move 2 matchsticks to get 3 triangles in less than 3 minutes?
- 46. 46 Observation Skill Can you find the Hidden Dog within 3 Minutes? See Next Slide for the Answer
- 47. 47 Observation Skill Can you find the Hidden Dog within 3 Minutes? Answer
- 48. 48 Mystery Object 1 Clue See the Next Slide a Clue 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 answer at the slide that follows.
- 49. 49 Mystery Object 1 Clue See the Next Slide for Answer 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 answer at the slide that follows.
- 50. 50 Mystery Object 1 Clue Answer Potato Crinkle Fries
- 51. 51 Mystery Object 2 CLUE See Next Slide for a Clue 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 answer at the slide that follows.
- 52. 52 Mystery Object 2 CLUE 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 answer at the slide that follows. See Next Slide for the Answer
- 53. 53 Mystery Object 2 CLUE 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 answer at the slide that follows. Answer Turtle Shell Rantau Abang, Terengganu
- 54. 54 Mystery Object 3 See the Next Slide for a Clue CLUE 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 answer at the slide that follows.
- 55. 55 Mystery Object 3 CLUE 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 answer at the slide that follows. See Next Slide for the Answer
- 56. 56 Mystery Object 3 CLUE 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 answer at the slide that follows. Answer Goldfish Goldfish
- 57. 57 Picture Puzzle Observe the Picture carefully. Can you in less than 3 minutes find where the Ghost is. Give a reason for your answer. See the Next Slide for the Answer
- 58. 58 Picture Puzzle Observe the Picture carefully. Can you in less than 3 minutes find where the Ghost is. Give a reason for your answer. Answer The lady with no legs
- 59. 59 Practicing this, the mind will develop with time. With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin