Our minds can sometimes play tricks on us, leading us to make impulsive decisions that aren’t always correct. And occasionally, stereotypes about gender can prevent us from solving even the simplest riddles. This shows that a single riddle can reveal a lot about how our brains work and our misconceptions.
We’ve compiled 10 tantalizing riddles to put your detective skills to the test!
1. Which one is pretending to be rich?
2. Which one of the kids has rich parents?
3. Two women arrive at a company, but only one of them works there. Which one doesn’t belong?
4. One door has piranhas, another has exposed electrical cords and water on the floor, the third has a dangerous ninja, and the last one has a hungry alligator. Which door is safe?
5. A couple named their latest son Jason. How is this name connected to their other kids’ names?
6. Can you find the odd one out?
7. What two things look unusual in this picture?
8. How many numbers can you see?
9. Which one of these three foods is safer to eat?
10. Which kid has three mothers?
How many of these riddles were you able to solve? Were there any that surprised you when you found out the answer?
