lateral thinking puzzles
Twelve men survive extreme heat. Why?
George lives in luxury without money. Why?
A boy describes a murder but no one reports it. Why?
Two sons are born at the same time but arenβt twins. Why?
People flee a restaurant when Sandy enters. Why?
Coal, carrot, and scarf lie on a lawn. Why?
A diver faces a shark but isnβt worried. Why?
Three enter a room, two leave, room is empty. Where is the third?
12 people take eggs but one remains in the carton. How?
A child eats all meals at 7 a.m. on the same day. Why?
A man is found dead in his locked study. The door is locked from the inside, and the only window is shut. There is a puddle of water on the floor. How did he die?
A woman is found dead in her kitchen. The room is filled with steam, and the kettle is still whistling. There are no signs of struggle. What happened?
A man is found dead in the desert, wearing a backpack. There are no footprints around him. What happened?
A detective finds a dead body in a room with a calendar opened to today's date, circled in red. What clue solves the case?
A man is shot in his car. The windows are up, and the doors are locked. There are no bullet holes. How was he killed?
A woman is found dead with a smile on her face, holding a glass of wine. There are no signs of poison. What happened?
A man is found dead in a room with a tape recorder. When detectives press play, they hear a gunshot. Why is this suspicious?
A woman is found dead in her office. The only clue is a torn piece of paper with the letters 'J O H'. Who is the killer?
A man is found dead in a hotel room. The TV is on, and the 'Do Not Disturb' sign is hanging outside. What does this suggest?
A woman is found dead in the snow with no footprints leading away. How did the killer escape?