Exercising the brain since 2017
See if you can figure out this number pyramid. The aim of the puzzle is to work out the top number in the pyramid. Each pair of blocks adds up to the number directly above it. Fill in the missing numbers to work out the top number in this number pyramid.
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We all like a riddle don’t we? See if you can figure out the subject of the following riddle: What kills kings? What makes mountains crumble? What ends all life?
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If you are a bit of a Sherlock Holmes see if you can figure out the puzzling mystery below. A man and a woman live peacefully in a house together. But one day the woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over five minutes. Finally, she hangs him. However, ten minutes later they go out and enjoy
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We really love this mental number challenge. You must do this in your head do not use paper or a calculator! Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 to it. Now add 30. And another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Finally now add 10. What is the total?
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Today’s puzzle challenge is a bit of a brain teaser and yes when you figure it out it will make you groan. You walk across a bridge and you see a boat full of people yet there isn’t a single person on board. How is that possible?
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It has been claimed, for many years, that doing puzzles is good for your brain. Whether it is a jigsaw puzzle, crossword, sudoku, riddles or other mind flexing mental puzzle the message has been clear – Puzzles are good for your brain. But is this true – Are puzzles good for your brain? Understandably the mass media has jumped on
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