10 Riddles That Are Desperate for Your Detective Skills

Our minds can often lead us astray with impulsive thinking, drawing conclusions that aren’t always accurate. Gender stereotypes can sometimes cloud our judgment, too. Simple riddles can reveal a lot about how our brains function and where our misconceptions lie.

We’ve got 10 challenging riddles here to put your brain to the test and awaken the detective within you.

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 one of them doesn’t work there. Which one is it?

4. One door has piranhas, another has exposed electrical cords and water on the floor, another has a dangerous ninja, and the last one has a hungry alligator. Which door is safe to use?

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?

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 the riddles did you manage to solve? Did any of the answers surprise you? Keep challenging yourself to keep that brain sharp!