8 Riddles So Sneaky, They’ll Test Even the Sharpest Minds

Our brains don’t always lead us in the right direction—impulsive thoughts can result in conclusions that miss the mark entirely. Gender stereotypes can also cloud our judgment, even when it comes to solving simple riddles. Just one puzzle can reveal a lot about how we think and the biases we may not even realise we have.

To put your reasoning skills to the test, Bright Side has put together 8 tricky riddles that will challenge your brain and awaken your inner detective.

1. Which child has richer parents?

2. Who isn’t actually rich?

3. One door leads to piranhas, another has exposed electrical wires with water covering the floor, the third hides a deadly ninja, and the last has a hungry crocodile. Which door would be the safest to go through?

4. A couple named their newest son Jason. How does his name relate to the names of their other children?

5. These two woman are going to the same office, but only one of them works there. Which one is it?

6. Can you spot two things that are unusual here?

7. Can you spot which one is the odd one out?

8. Can you find all the numbers hidden in the image?

How many of the riddles above were you able to figure out? Were any of the answers unexpected?

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