This section has over 1000 riddles and brainteasers, from easy to difficult.
Pancake Predicament If the only frying pan in the house is large enough to cook two pancakes at a time and pancakes take one minute to brown one side, how can you make three pancakes in three minutes? Pour two pancakes and brown the first side. After the first side is done, flip one, take … Read more
Darn Socks You have 14 brown socks, 14 blue socks and 14 black socks in your sock drawer. How many socks must you remove (without looking to be sure) to have a matched pair? Four. You will have a pair of one color or another. Cost of the Stopper If a cork and a bottle … Read more
Buried Treasure An old parchment describes the location of buried treasure:”On the island there are only two trees, A and B, and the remains of a gallows. Start at the gallows and count the steps required to walk in a straight line to tree A. At the tree turn 90 degrees to the left and … Read more