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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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
Midwife Off Sides Working Overtime

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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
Covered Wagon Foreign Policy Back To The Future

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 1
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the
Answer
THINK

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Deductivethinking puzzle 2
Answer
THINK

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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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‘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
#2 Follow
#1 Ticket #3 Peeled

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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
Mansion
Seaweed
Village
Braille

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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
Mountain
Recorder
Disaster
Devotion

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
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Clue
A man living near the North Pole was
found dead in an empty room. His
body lay in a puddle of blood and
water on the floor. Investigations
showed that he was not killed by
another person using any type of
weapon. He had also not died of any
medical sickness.
Can you suggest how the man died?

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Lateral Thinking Q 1
Answer
Clue
A man living near the North Pole was
found dead in an empty room. His
body lay in a puddle of blood and
water on the floor. Investigations
showed that he was not killed by
another person using any type of
weapon. He had also not died of any
medical sickness.
Can you suggest how the man died?
The temperature in the room was below zero
degree Celsius. There were icicles. The man
stabbed himself with a long piece of icicle.

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
A cabin was once found perched on
the side of a mountain. The cabin
was locked from the inside. When
it was forced open, twenty five
people were found dead inside.
They had lots of food and water
around them. Suggest an
explanation.

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Answer
Lateral Thinking Q 2
Clue
A cabin was once found perched on
the side of a mountain. The cabin
was locked from the inside. When
it was forced open, twenty five
people were found dead inside.
They had lots of food and water
around them. Suggest an
explanation.
It was a cabin in an airplane. The
plane had crashed into the
mountain.

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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue
Bruce once took part in a race and won. The race
was well organized and cash prizes were awarded
to the winners. However Bruce did not get any prize.
Why is it so?
See Next Slide
for the Answer

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Lateral Thinking Q 3
Clue
Bruce once took part in a race and won. The race
was well organized and cash prizes were awarded
to the winners. However Bruce did not get any prize.
Why is it so?
Answer Bruce was the
name of a horse.

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

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Answer
Set 1
Brain Teasers
Can you find the
Mistake in the
Picture within 1
minute?
The Correct Order for the
colors of the Rainbow is:
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green,
Blue, Indigo and Violet

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Set 2
Brain Teasers

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Answer
Set 2
Brain Teasers
The Word is
“choir”

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Set 3
See Next Slide for the Answer
Brain Teasers
Can you spot the mistake in the
Soccer Picture above?

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Set 3
Answer
Brain Teasers
Can you spot the
mistake in the
Soccer Picture
above?

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Set 4
See Next Slide for the Answer
Brain Teasers

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Set 4
Answer
Brain Teasers
76

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Brain Teasers Set 5
Can you
find the
Hidden
Spanner
in less
than one
minute?

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Answer
Brain Teasers Set 5
Can you
find the
Hidden
Spanner
in less
than one
minute?

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Math Puzzle 1
Can you get
the correct
answer
within 2
minutes?
See Next Slide for the Answer
What time should the purple color watch indicate at the
position of the Question Mark “?” ?

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Math Puzzle 1
What time should the purple color
watch indicate at the position of the
Question Mark “?” ?
ANSWER
If you look at the time difference of
each watch carefully, you will notice
that 42 minutes are added between
each watch. The first watch is showing
the time 2:31, then the second 3:13,
the third 3:55, and the fourth 4:37. So,
the final watch should read 5:19 after
adding 42 minutes to its previous
watch which is showing the time 4:37.

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Math Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the Answers
Study the
picture shown.
What number
should be
written at the
position
marked by
“?”

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Math Puzzle 2
Answer
Study the picture
shown.
What number should
be written at the
position marked by
“?”
16
Explanation
green man=4
magic man=6
super man=2
green man+superman x
magic man
4+6x2
4+12
16
so the answer is 16.

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Math Puzzle 3
See Next Slide for the Answer
Can you form a correct Mathematical Equation using the
numbers 2, 3, 4, 5 and the symbols + and =
only once for each?

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Math Puzzle 3
Answer
Can you form a correct Mathematical Equation using the
numbers 2, 3, 4, 5 and the symbols + and =
only once for each?
4 + 5 = 3
2

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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
Failure is bound to come about
when the ‘superiors’ in charge are
foolish, incompetent, lacks
responsibility, diligence or
wisdom.
Punch Line # 1
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
So many companies today
are led by poor quality CEOs
or managers. It is not
surprising that they are
collapsing. Mr. Chin Boh
Yeong is one such CEO.
When he cannot decide, he
consults his dull-witted wife.
When in trouble he delegates.
When in doubt,
he mumbles things no one
understands.

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My Reflection
Failure is bound to come about
when the ‘superiors’ in charge are
foolish, incompetent, lacks
responsibility, diligence or
wisdom.
Punch Line # 1
A suggested
Punch Line.
So many companies today
are led by poor quality CEOs
or managers. It is not
surprising that they are
collapsing. Mr. Chin Boh
Yeong is one such CEO.
When he cannot decide, he
consults his dull-witted wife.
When in trouble he delegates.
When in doubt,
he mumbles things no one
understands.

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My Reflection
Sad to say, today many
young ones lose their moral
values and are heedless …
they seldom follow the
advice of the wise elders.
Punch Line # 2
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
My father is a wise person
indeed. Every time I go for
a party he would
advice me:
“ Darling, be careful. Never
let a fool kiss you or
a kiss fool you.”

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My Reflection
Sad to say, today many
young ones lose their moral
values and are heedless …
they seldom follow the
advice of the wise elders.
Punch Line # 2
A suggested
Punch Line.
My father is a wise person
indeed. Every time I go for
a party he would
advice me:
“ Darling, be careful. Never
let a fool kiss you or
a kiss fool you.”

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My Reflection
Beware of he dangers of greed,
covetousness and attachment.
It is terrible to buy out of greed
rather than need. Think about the
thousands of poor people who
don’t even have enough to eat.
Punch Line # 3
Suggest a
Punch Line.
See Next
Slide for a
suggested
Punch Line.
It’s terrible to have a wife who is a
spendthrift and who uses a credit card
like ‘nobody’s business.’ I was very
excited when one of my friends, Ah Gau
told me about a new credit card very
suitable for wives. Upon being pressed
for more details, Ah Gau simply said,
“It self-destructs after $ 100.”

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My Reflection
Beware of he dangers of greed,
covetousness and attachment.
It is terrible to buy out of greed
rather than need. Think about the
thousands of poor people who
don’t even have enough to eat.
Punch Line # 3
A suggested Punch Line.
It’s terrible to have a wife who is a
spendthrift and who uses a credit card
like ‘nobody’s business.’ I was very
excited when one of my friends, Ah Gau
told me about a new credit card very
suitable for wives. Upon being pressed
for more details, Ah Gau simply said,
“It self-destructs after $ 100.”

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
See Next Slide for the Answer
In the figure
shown are 4
equal triangles.
Move 4
matchsticks to
create 2 equal
triangles.

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Puzzle With Matchsticks 1
Answer
In the figure shown are 4
equal triangles. Move 4
matchsticks to create 2
equal triangles.

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See Next Slide for the Answer
Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Move 4 matchsticks to convert the
cup and saucer into 3 DIFFERENT in
size triangles.

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Answer
Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Move 4 matchsticks
to convert the cup
and saucer into 3
DIFFERENT in size
triangles.

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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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Picture Puzzle -
Test Your
Eye Power
Can you find 12 Hidden
Items in the Picture in 2
minutes?
See Next Slide
if you need to
know what the
12 Hidden
items are

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Picture Puzzle -
Test Your
Eye Power
Can you find 12 Hidden
Items in the Picture in 2
minutes?
The 12 Hidden items are
Kite
Fish
Car
Glasses
Anchor
Sock
Diamond Ring
A Book
Sailboat
Vase
Hockey Stick
A Pot with Handle
See Next Slide for the Answers

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Picture Puzzle -
Test Your
Eye Power -
Can you find 12 Hidden
Items in the Picture in 2
minutes?
The 12 Hidden items are
Kite
Fish
Car
Glasses
Anchor
Sock
Diamond Ring
A Book
Sailboat
Vase
Hockey Stick
A Pot with Handle
Answers
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
Sunshine

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

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#
2
Clue
Answer
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Fingernails

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

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# 3
Answer
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Clue
Time

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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
Prince

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

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# 5
Answer
Clue
Rhyming Riddles – Creative Thinking
Button

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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
Answers : There are 7 Differences
How many Differences can you find between the two pictures in 1 minute?

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Mental and Visual Skills 2
See Next Slide for the Answers
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
Can you spot the 6 Differences between the two
panels in less than two minutes?
1 Tooth 2 Water Drop 3 Blanket 4 Stone 5 Tongue 6 Cactus

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Challenging VisionPuzzle 1
See
Next
Slide
for
the
Answer
How many Umbrellas can you see in the Picture?

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Challenging VisionPuzzle 1
Answer
12
Umbrellas
How many Umbrellas can you see in the Picture?

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Challenging Vision Puzzle 2
See Next Slide for the Answers
How many 9s can you spot in 30 seconds?

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Challenging Vision Puzzle 2
Answer
There are
three
9s
How many 9s can you spot in 30 seconds?

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The End