Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Answers to mind teasers - what are mind teasers?

What are Mind Teasers?

Mind teasers are mental puzzles. They are usually designed to make you think laterally. As a result, many answers to mind teasers are logical, but are usually not the first thing that pops into your head.

Mind teasers fall into many categories. Not all have answers, as not all can be answered. A good example of this is optical illusions – they cannot have an answer.


Why do mind teasers?

Mind teasers keep your mind active. An older person may find enjoyment in solving mind teasers, as it keeps their minds active. A side benefit of keeping your mind active is the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

How do I find answers to mind teasers?

The answer to some mind teasers can be debated, and some mind teasers have multiple ‘correct’ answers. There is no one way to find answers to mind teasers. Some requires a logic-grid, some require lateral thinking, while others force you to think within constraints.

Here’s one to get you started:

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I will provide the answer to this mind teaser in a week's time. Hopefully your answer matches the one provided.

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