Author: J J Mendoza FernandezPublisher: Vision/Orient PaperbacksYear: 2002Language: EnglishPages: 136ISBN/UPC (if available): 8122203221 DescriptionThis book contains many different types of puzzles: numerical puzzles, logic puzzles, word games, lateral thinking puzzles, riddles, etc. Most of them are extremely short and can be solved mentally in just a minute or two. When writing is required, a small slip of paper should be more than adequate.The purpose of these puzzles is to entertain. The correct answer is not always obvious and this is one of the amusing aspects of this book. The reader will notice that the puzzles are often misleading or involve humor in the answer. Therefore, use your imagination, be alert, and have an open mind when trying the puzzles.Use your imagination… Stay alert … And keep an open mind – Or you’ll never solve these logic puzzles and riddles.CAN YOU FIGURE THESE OUT?YOU MIGHT THINK IT IS IMPOSSIBLE, BUT IT IS NOT.A physical fear: How can you tie a knot in a napkin by holding one end in each had without letting go of its?HOW CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS?I climbed up a cherry tee, where I found cherries.I did not pick cherries, nor did I leave cherries.TAKE THIS DARE:My bird can fly faster than any supersonic plane. NUMBER GAMES:What number can you subtract half from to obtain a result that is zero?WORDPLAY:What II – letter word is pronounced incorrectly by 99% of Ivy League graduates?HOW CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS?Two women are talking on the street. When they see two men coming, they say, There are our fathers, our mothers, husbands, our children’s fathers, and our own husbands.THE ANSWERS TO ALL 289 BRAINTEASERS ARE EASY… ONCE YOU CATCH ON TO THE TRICKY WORDING, THAT IS!ContentsWhat is MensaIntroductionNumbersComparing NumbersPercentagesOther NumbersCountingMeasuring Time, Volume, Length, etc. Comparing Time, Volume, Length, etc.WeightsChainsMixing ClocksCalendarWordsCounting RelativesFamily TiesQuick LogicLogicIntelligence and Skills Investigations and Trials Riddles Elements in Movement Outdoors A Little Bit of Everything LaughsAnswers