Riddles, one at a time
Inside the Loop: The Trapped Gem
Which gem is INSIDE the loop?
Count wall crossings on the way to the edge: odd means inside.
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B
Gem B is inside; A, C and D sit in pockets that open to the outside.
Join the Dots
Join 3, 6, 9... in order. What appears?
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C LANTERN
3 to 45 traces a lantern; the rest are decoys.
Fence Posts
A straight 15 m fence has a post every 3 m, with one at each end. How many posts are there?
Count the gaps first, then the posts.
Video · Easy
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6
15 ÷ 3 = 5 gaps, and 5 gaps need 6 posts.
Two Candles: 12 cm and 8 cm
After how many hours are they the same height?
Find the gap between the candles, then how much it shrinks each hour.
Video · Medium
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4 hours
After 4 h: A is 12 − 8 = 4 cm, B is 8 − 4 = 4 cm.
Which Ring? Dots and Stripes
Video · Easy
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C
Only tile C has a dot AND stripes.
Word Ladder: Hall to Silk
Video · Easy
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MILL
HILL to MILL changes H to M; MILL to MILK changes L to K.
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