Riddles, one at a time
Move One Rod
Move exactly one rod. What is the true equation?
9 − 8 = 1
The top rod of the 7 turns the 3 into a 9.
The Brass Grilles
Read the holes row by row. Which grille shows a real word, and what is it?
B: MAPLE
Read the holes row by row, left to right.
Flatbread Pan
A pan holds 2 flatbreads. Each side needs 1 minute. How few minutes can it take to cook 3 flatbreads on both sides?
Do not wait for one flatbread to finish before starting the third.
3 minutes
Minute 1: A and B. Minute 2: A's other side and C. Minute 3: the other sides of B and C.
A Picture Saying
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON
The word ONCE sits in a blue moon. The saying means very rarely.
Inside the Loop: Four Gems
Which gem is INSIDE the loop?
Trace a straight line from a gem to the edge and count the walls.
A
A line from A to the edge crosses the wall once (odd): A is inside. B, C and D reach the edge without crossing.
Yesterday's Clue
What day is tomorrow?
Work out yesterday first, then count forward one day at a time.
Thursday
Yesterday was Tuesday, so today is Wednesday: tomorrow is Thursday.