tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:33:30 +0000Brain Teaserhttp://www.teaser7.info/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)Blogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-6020780275531117137Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:18:00 +00002010-02-17T10:23:43.045-08:00The following are colloquialisms/idioms written in their literal form. Try to find all four.Example: A Panthera Pardus is incapable of altering its texture. (A leopard can't change its spots)1. Revert to the first quadrilateral of equal sides and angles.2. One suffering from Macular Degeneration guiding one with less than 1/10 of normal vision.3. Restrain your multiple Equus caballus.4. The http://www.teaser7.info/2010/02/technobabble-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-7552375452933374084Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:11:00 +00002010-01-12T07:11:57.699-08:001. How will you put an elephant in a fridge in 3 steps?2. How will you put a zebra in a fridge in 4 steps?3. The King of the Jungle, the lion, is having a wedding ceremony. All of the animals come to attend the ceremony except one. Which one is it and why doesn't it come?4. A man has to desperately cross the river to get from one place to the other in a jungle. The river is known for having http://www.teaser7.info/2010/01/jungle-case-study.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-1600827287574630082Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:18:00 +00002009-12-26T17:21:23.404-08:00Each group of definitions describes three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter (each group describes a different set of words). Example: king, ring, wing. The length of the words in each group is provided.1) a long step & a conflict or struggle & to hit sharply (6 letters)2) medicinal ointment & a device that regulates flow through a pipe & to divide into two equal parts (5 http://www.teaser7.info/2009/12/one-letter-of-separation-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-4690078911268658441Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:01:00 +00002009-11-21T11:02:13.880-08:00Each group of definitions describes three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter (each group describes a different set of words). Example: king, ring, wing. The length of the words in each group is provided.1) a long step & a conflict or struggle & to hit sharply (6 letters)2) medicinal ointment & a device that regulates flow through a pipe & to divide into two equal parts (5 http://www.teaser7.info/2009/11/one-letter-of-separation-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-7696343553024043653Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:58:00 +00002009-10-08T12:59:32.409-07:00In each of the cases below, scramble the letters and then add an X at the end to make a new word.Example: coven + x = convex1) real + x =2) torah + x =3) compel + x =4) claim + x =5) nasty + x =6) hoboes + x =(Scoll Down for Solution) \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/SolutionThe answers are:1) Relax2) Thorax3) Complex4) Climax5) Syntax6) ShoeboxCell Activatorhttp://www.teaser7.info/2009/10/x-marks-spot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-2041575969261595886Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:46:00 +00002009-09-20T07:47:12.969-07:00If to you I'm given you should thankfully receive, Then look me over carefully, just don't look at my teeth. Show me to a cool stream and I'll follow willingly, Though I might not do what you want, although parched I may be, But if you're really hungry and are looking for a bite, I don't think you could eat me even though you say you might. Decipher all these clues and then together they should http://www.teaser7.info/2009/09/look-me-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-8361373876154036444Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:39:00 +00002009-09-05T15:40:19.243-07:00Each of the following clues refers to a word that begins with "ten". Can you guess all ten of them?1. Inclination2. Delicate or gentle3. A sinew4. A racket game5. Capable of being stretched6. Between the bass and alto7. Stretched tight8. Unsubstantial9. A dwelling10. An opinion held to be true.(Scoll Down for Solution) \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/Solution1. Tendency2. Tender3. Tendon4.http://www.teaser7.info/2009/09/ten-x-ten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-8568099553502072815Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:52:00 +00002009-08-02T19:53:44.174-07:00Can you figure out these common expressions?1. The second letter of the alphabet + the opposite of more + a female sheep2. The 16th letter of the alphabet + to rent3. A stinging insect + to dig ore out of the ground4. Former + sticks used for pool + not you(Scoll Down for Hint) \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/Hint1. AH CHOO!2. The "magic" word"3. A common phrase on Valentine's Day.4. Pardon(Scoll Down forhttp://www.teaser7.info/2009/08/common-expressions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-2513861217837606570Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:16:00 +00002009-06-24T20:17:16.092-07:00What word when you remove the first letter and put it at the end, do you get the past tense of the word?(Scoll Down for Solution) \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/SolutionEat. When you put the first letter of eat at the end, it forms ate (the past tense of the word).Maxinehttp://www.teaser7.info/2009/06/from-first-to-last.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-116827877400395285Sun, 17 May 2009 04:29:00 +00002009-05-16T21:30:33.533-07:00Can you decode the following phrases? They are NOT regular substitution cryptograms, but they all follow the same rules.1) Ni lkna rfnim ajnebse xat dn ahta ed tp ecxenia, treceb otdia seb nacgn. ~ Ihtondlr Owsihtni2) Nilkn arf nima j nebdae, de ram eh tfoo wtf iter. ~ Cesapeek Yameerht3) No tg nihsaw eg roege no dabana htes u cxe onr. ~ Effoot Rettebsiti(Scoll Down for Solution) \/ \/ \/ \/http://www.teaser7.info/2009/05/dollar-bills.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-3297935729637237351Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:58:00 +00002009-04-12T21:19:58.795-07:00Customer services at RightWrite headquarters received the following letter recently. Luckily their top puzzle solvers were able to determine the meaning and help Mrs Miggins. Can you work it out what her problem was?Da S,ld lk cmlan ab h f m .hs ls aa n k ccl.As can s, hs ls a mssng fm hs dcmn.ld b v gafl f cld cc hs blm fhh.Man hanks,Ms Mggns.(Scoll Down for Solution)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/SolutionThe http://www.teaser7.info/2009/04/missing-letters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-5422859611074806849Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:25:00 +00002009-03-10T18:26:24.455-07:00Below are four epitaphs (writing on gravestones). From the writings, can you tell the occupation of each person?1. Here lies Mortimer Bibbs.He took part of ours and gave it to big brother, but he always had good form.2. Here lies Dirk McDuff, who toppled giants with weapons of steel. If only he'd heard his partner's shout before the giants found their revenge.3. Here lies Suzy Smelt. She http://www.teaser7.info/2009/03/epitaphs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-7898100139571973418Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:28:00 +00002009-02-15T18:31:42.213-08:00Birbal was jester, counselor, and fool to the great Moghul emperor, Akbar. The villagers loved to talk of Birbal's wisdom and cleverness, and the emperor loved to try to outsmart him. One day Akbar (emperor) drew a line across the floor. "Birbal," he ordered, "you must make this line shorter, but you cannot erase any bit of it."Everyone present thought the emperor had finally outsmarted Birbal. http://www.teaser7.info/2009/02/lines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-2556106215582230328Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:25:00 +00002008-12-31T13:31:32.519-08:00Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.Each group of three definitions describes three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter (each group describes a different set of words). Example: king, ring, wing.1a) a bone in the leg1b) arboreal mammal, common to Madagascar1c) to take exception or object2a)http://www.teaser7.info/2008/12/one-letter-of-separation-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-6038019645312587808Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:40:00 +00002008-12-04T19:49:34.895-08:00Dead on the field lie ten soldiers in white,felled by three eyes, black as night.What's going on here?(Scoll Down for Solution)\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/SolutionA strike was thrown in 10 pin bowling.Get Paid to click on ads and visit websiteshttp://www.teaser7.info/2008/12/dead-on-field.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-6711898169181557448Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:24:00 +00002008-10-19T05:26:44.577-07:00(Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.)What is the longest pair of English words that are pronounced exactly the same but share no letter in common?(Scoll Down for Solution) \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/SolutionEwe and Youhttp://www.teaser7.info/2008/10/largest-pair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-7389387853587483193Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:50:00 +00002008-09-27T13:58:49.331-07:00In Cryptography teasers, a phrase or expressions has been encoded in some way (frequently by replacing letters with other letters). You need to figure out the encoding method and then decode the message to find the answer.What does this message say?G T Y O R J O T E O U I A B G T(Scoll Down for Hint)\/\/\/\/\/\/HintCount the letters and try splitting the letters up into groups.(Scoll Down for http://www.teaser7.info/2008/09/caesar-box.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-2390874339440035253Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:37:00 +00002008-08-25T14:39:46.443-07:00 Find the names of 5 planets hidden in the following sentences:1. "What hurts?" asked the doctor. "It's my ear," the patient cried.2. "Steven, use the screwdriver to build those shelves."3. Everyone takes a turn during Monopoly.4. "Cassie, you ran us over with your bicycle!"5. "Sam, arsenic is poisonous. I read the definition in the dictionary." (Scoll Down for Solution) \/ \/http://www.teaser7.info/2008/08/planets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-7379195474724246007Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:39:00 +00002008-07-26T19:41:12.985-07:00Lord of the Rings? My story whispers ancient lore; The force at times my rings will hide. I've sixty minions, maybe more: Those unseen, these by my side. Wand'ring far from glowing light, Shape-shifting puzzles curious eyes; Oft my glorious rings shine bright, While men debate my family's size. My aspect seems to wax and wane, As the force dictates the deed; My namesake ruled http://www.teaser7.info/2008/07/lord-of-rings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-2118212146354841784Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:12:00 +00002008-06-21T22:13:47.974-07:00Can I, Dad? Brain teasers use words or letters in interesting orientations to represent common phrases. Boy: Can I dig a hole?Dad: Well sure, why not?Boy: Can I climb a tree?Dad: Yes, sir!Boy: Can I jump off the roof?Dad: Of course!Boy: Can I fly in the sky?Dad: Yes, son, you can!Boy: Can I go into space?!Dad: Erm. No, I'm sorry, son. You can't do that. (Scoll Down for Solution)http://www.teaser7.info/2008/06/can-i-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-1706268765220057276Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:43:00 +00002008-06-18T10:51:54.185-07:00Boudreaux, a master dartsman, was bragging to his bar mates that he was such a consummate player, he could hit the dartboard in any location at will. "I'll wager a hundred dollars that, no matter what position you name on the board, I'll be able to hit it." Thibedeaux, tired of Boudreaux's windbaggery, shouted out an answer. Boudreaux stammered for a few moments and at first refused http://www.teaser7.info/2008/06/darts-pt-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-990738019026198550Thu, 08 May 2008 05:59:00 +00002008-05-07T23:00:31.636-07:00200805 My first is simply a vegetable, delicious, round and green. My third and fourth are sound asleep, as plainly can be seen. My fifth is fifty, clear enough for any riddle-setter. Two of my second stacked on their sides will give my final letter. Now that my second has my parts, fit them together well. You see me now before your eyes; it's plain for all to tell. (Scoll Down for http://www.teaser7.info/2008/05/simply-simple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-2811702860612588793Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:07:00 +00002008-03-22T17:08:33.977-07:00200803 A man wanted to encrypt his password but he needed to do it in a way so that he could remember it. His password is 7 characters long. The password consists of letters and numbers only (no symbols like ! or <). In order to remember it he wrote down "You force heaven to be empty" Can you guess what his password is? (Scoll Down for Solution) \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/http://www.teaser7.info/2008/03/force.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-6251089655864597227Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:56:00 +00002008-02-18T11:57:56.676-08:00200802Easy DROpalMS - For The Youngsters A palindrome is a word or phrase that reads the same, if it's turned back-to-front. The names Bob, Eve, and Otto are all palindromes. So is the name of the pop group Abba. Try to identify palindromic words from the following clues. Good luck! Example: Part of the body Answer: Eye 1. Midday 2. A young dog 3. Flat 4. Word for addressing a lady 5. http://www.teaser7.info/2008/02/easy-dropalms-for-youngsters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17903832.post-5888691413055015904Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:25:00 +00002008-01-26T03:27:14.683-08:00200801 What are the answers to all these clues and what do those answers have in common? 1. An amber tinted paste used on a wienerwurst. 2. A purple fruit 3. Besides the number of days, the months of May and August have this in common. 4. A finely feathered and polychromatic avian friend. 5. A 7 letter word for a pigment like crimson. 6. A bleached and neutral hue. (Scoll Down for http://www.teaser7.info/2008/01/6-clues-to-solve-mystification.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Klip7)