Party detective story
A man walks into a party and pours some punch and ice into a cup.
He was really thirsty and drank it really fast. Then...
Egyptian coin. Mindfulness Challenge
An archeologist claims he found a Roman coin dated 46 B.C. in Egypt.
Note: Roman coins can really be found in Egypt
How much should...
Survivorship bias and the flip side of things
During World War II, the Hungarian mathematician Abraham Wald, who worked in the SRG laboratory in New York, considered how to minimize bomber losses...
Convert Harm Into Benefit – Timur’s decision
Turco-Mongol commander and conqueror Timur (Tamerlane, 1336-1405), invaded northern India, attacking the Delhi Sultanate.
The battle between Turco-Mongol conqueror and Indian forces took place in 1398. ...
Say everything in one sentence
Once upon a time, in the West Lake village, a servant lived with his master. After service of about 30 years, his master became...
The Field of Boliauns – Creative Problem Solving
One fine day in harvest, Tom Fitzpatrick went strolling along the sunny side of a hedge.
All of a sudden he heard a clacking noise...
How to get a million dollars
You are on a game show.
You are standing before two doors.
Behind one is 1 million dollars, and behind the other is a donkey.
There are...
Water Crossing By Rope
The deep round lake is 200 meters in diameter. In the middle of the lake there is an island where a tree grows. There...
Birbal’s Wise Decision – example of creative problem solving
A farmer and his neighbour once went to Emperor Akbar's court with a complaint.
"Your Majesty, I bought a well from him," said the farmer...
Creative riddles
1. How to pour the syrup inside the chocolate candy?
2. How to light a match with water?
3. A man throws a ball. It goes...
A challenge for the fisherman – solution of practical problem
One fisherman bought himself a new fishing rod with 5 feet long.
He has to commute home by public transport, where it is forbidden to...
How many 9 comes..?
In the city, a new district with 100 houses was constructed.
Experts that produce nameplates, manufactured and brought a pack of new ones with the...