Here’s a new brain teaser to test your problem-solving skills. Warning: It does contain violence against books, so if you are sensitive to that, you have been warned. If you can’t guess the right answer immediately, don’t give up! A new study discovered a way of thinking that’s most effective in problem-solving. The answer to...

Here are 12 brainteasers to challenge you. Some answers require common sense, some take analytical reasoning, and some need a step back to see the whole picture. The answer key is listed at the bottom of the post. To ace this challenge, take your time thinking through each question before checking your solution. Some answers...

There are many things that are strangely satisfying. Things like peeling the plastic off a new phone, popping bubble wrap, crunching leaves, and freeing a cake from a Bundt pan without any cracking. But solving a tricky riddle can feel more satisfying than them all. There’s the added feeling of being smart that makes riddles...

Do you know your IQ score? Many people are intrigued by IQ challenges. After all, IQ tests measure aspects of cognitive and intellectual abilities, often for psychological evaluation. But imagine if you could know definitively how smart you are. Now, IQ tests evaluate language skills, math skills, reasoning skills, memory and processing speed, and the...

Seeing isn’t always believing. Sometimes, the eyes and brain are tricked into seeing things that may not be there. Optical illusions, for instance, are notorious for constructing shapes in certain ways that may cause our brains to “fill the gaps”. Or our eyes may be stuck on one perception of an image while another interpretation...

Yeah, the classic pets of puppies, cats, and hamsters are cute. But have you heard of this adorable blacknose sheep? They look like animated stuffed animals with soft curly fur and black-furred faces you can’t end by ‘aw’ at. Blacknose sheep are commonly found in the Valais area in Switzerland. They are usually bred for...

We love a good brain teaser. The moment we realize the answer is so satisfying. However, they may also be good for your brain as well. [1] After all, they bring a unique challenge that often requires focus, logical or creative thinking, or good observation. Either way, they’re always fun. Here are several puzzles to...

As lockdown restrictions are lifted, everyone is eager to get social again. As game nights, parties, and dinners appear on the horizon, here’s a brilliant new food to serve: fries boards. By now, you may have gotten sick of the old cheese board and bowls of pretzels and chips. So why not roll out an...

The deliciousness of s’mores has two parts. First is the heavenly combination of toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and melted chocolate. Second is the fun and anticipation of roasting the marshmallow over a campfire. If you’ve ever tried making s’mores at home in the microwave, you know that nothing could beat the camping version. The biggest...

Many birds are bland in color and tend to blend in with their surroundings. There are the common pigeons, blackbirds, robins, and perhaps the occasional red cardinal whose females are brown. Then comes the glistening-green tanager throwing camouflage out the window. This bird sports neon feathers so bright you’d think they could glow in the...

There are so many people in this world, but only a few are worthy of your love. Life is precious, and so are your feelings. There are people you turn to for fun and people you turn to for solace. Some people will make you laugh but will shy away when you cry. Others make...

One pair of grandparents hadn’t hugged their grandsons since the lockdown in March. They were devastated that they would have to stay separate for the holidays as well. That is, until they came up with a brilliant idea: giant, inflatable, polar bear costumes.  Hugging their grandkids were “the best six minutes” of their whole year, according to...