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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Age Puzzles Spark Logic and Creative Thinking

Some of the oldest puzzles in history involve "figuring out" people's ages. They are found in ancient texts across cultures, demonstrating a long-standing fascination with imaginative and logical thinking wrapped into one, which is essentially what "figuring out" refers to. They have been a staple in collections of brainteasers since at least the medieval ages, starting with Alcuin's early ninth-century manuscript, Propositiones ad acuendos juvenes ("Problems to Sharpen Young Minds"), which contains several challenging age problems.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Sunday Puzzle: Common denominator

Puzzles plus a challenge: identify a brand ending with two male-animal names whose first six letters anagram into an NFL team; submit answer by deadline.
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fromInverse
2 months ago

'Pokemon Friends' Is An Adorable New Puzzle Game On Switch, But There's An Unfortunate Catch

Pokémon Friends combines Pokémon with brain-teasing puzzles reminiscent of the Professor Layton series, featuring 1,200 challenges and creative mechanics.
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fromVulture
4 months ago

The 25 Best Puzzle Games to Play Right Now

Puzzles are a central feature of video games, offering a unique and engaging experience that stands out among other entertainment mediums.
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