Take a look at the following sequence of letters. Can you figure out which letter replaces the question mark?
E J ? T
How about which number replaces the question mark in this sequence of numbers?
5, 7, ? 17, 25
And one more with letters again?
R N ? F
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Word Steps are a fun and quick way to challenge your brain. Take a look at the puzzle below.
Only changing one letter at a time, you must find three words that take you from “CART” to “BAKE”. I’ve provided one solution, but you may find a different way.
Please leave your answers in the comments below. I’d love to see them!
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Five blocks have been placed side by side on a table. Their colors are red, black, green, white and blue. You’re given the following information about the order of the blocks.
1) The black block is between the blue block and the white block.
2) The red block is not first and the white block is not last.
3) The green block is separated from the white block by two blocks.
What is the position... Read more
Here’s the second edition of our Circle Word Games. Your goal is to find the hidden word within each circle.
There is one answer per circle. The word can start at any position, and it can either go clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Here’s an example:
The answer is “anywhere” as you find the “a” and move around the circle towards the right.
Alright, now it’s your turn.... Read more
The 6th annual Best Illusion of The Year Contest was held over the weekend, and the top honor went to Kokichi Sugihara – a mathematical engineer from Japan. His illusion? Balls rolling uphill.
I love the surprise factor of optical illusions, so I won’t spoil it with an explanation. Check it out for yourself in the short video below.
Want more illusions? Check out the the top ten finalists... Read more
Circle word games are brain teasers that I loved growing up, and I thought I’d start sharing them with you. For those of you who’ve never seen these before, your task is to find the hidden word within each circle.
There is one answer per circle. The word can start at any position, and it can either go clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Here’s an example:
The answer is “anywhere”... Read more
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Green Leprechauns: In this St. Patrick’s Day brain game, your goal is to place the leprechauns in a manner that turns the entire playing area green.
You’ll see certain squares with shamrocks in them. The number represents the exact number of leprechauns that can touch the square.
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As of the writing of this post, 119 answers have been posted to last week’s brain teaser.
If you haven’t solved it yet, don’t scroll down any further. The answer is posted, along with some solutions from our readers.
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us are walking around with love (or chocolate) on the brain. In celebration of the sugary sweet holiday, I’ve gathered some love inspired articles and videos I think you’ll enjoy.
What Happens To Your Brain When You Fall In Love?
The chemical steps that lead to love.
Just Thinking Of A Loved One Can Reduce Physical Pain
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The Moon Illusion, January 2010, Phoenix, AZ. ©Erin Matlock
Last night I headed out for a hike around sunset to catch The Moon Illusion. This phenomenon occurs once or twice a year when the moon is at its closest point to us – and is full.
Doing a search on the web turns up quite a few different explanations for the illusion – and a great deal of debate. There is one agreement, though.... Read more
