Today’s five teasers don’t need any math or special knowledge. They just ask you to read every word and question the first answer that pops into your head. Take your time with each one; the obvious answer is usually the wrong one.
Read each teaser closely and type your answer.
A man walked home in a heavy rain with no hat and no umbrella. His clothes were soaked through, yet not one hair on his head got wet. How?
On average, how many birthdays does a person have in a lifetime?
Some months have 31 days and some have 30. How many months have 28 days?
You're running in a race and you pass the runner in second place. What place are you in now?
A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 8 wander off through a gap in the fence. How many sheep does the farmer have left?
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How to Play
- Read each teaser and type your answer in the box.
- Tap Check to see if you’re right.
- Tap Hint for a nudge, or Show answer for the answer and a short explanation.
- Your progress is saved on this device.
Why These Teasers Work
Lateral-thinking puzzles play on the shortcuts our brains take when we read. We fill in details that aren’t really there, like assuming a man has hair or that a question about months is about February. Reading the question a second time, slowly, is often all it takes to spot the trick.