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Creative riddles

RIDDLE 1 CLUE

For MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES

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 RIDDLE 1 CLUE

For MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES ANSWER

Breath

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RIDDLE 2

CLUE

4
RIDDLE 2
CLUE

ANSWER

Dictionar
y
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RIDDLE 3

CLUE

See Next Slide

for the Answer

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RIDDLE 3 CLUE

SEND ME THE
……….
THAT YOU DREAM
……..

ANSWER

A Hole
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RIDDLE 4

CLUE

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for the Answer

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RIDDLE 4
CLUE

ANSWER

A Plate

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RIDDLE 5

CLUE

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for the Answer

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RIDDLE 5
CLUE

ANSWER

A Bank

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RIDDLE 6
CLUE

See Next Slide

for the Answer

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RIDDLE 6
CLUE

ANSWER

A Fart

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 What are Rebus Puzzles?
They are essentially little pictures, often made with
letters and words, which cryptically represent a word,
phrase, or saying. Below are two examples:

The Answer is The Answer is

‘FAT CHANCE’ ‘SIDE SHOW’
( ‘Fat letters’ ! ) ( The word ‘SHOW’ is at the side! )

Go to Next Slide to start solving Rebus Puzzles

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 Rebus Puzzles Set A
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
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 Rebus Puzzles Set A
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
Foreign Movie Sixth Sense To Sum It Up
‘4 in movie’
Answers
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 Rebus Puzzles Set B
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
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 Rebus Puzzles Set B
For each of the Puzzles, make 3 tries before checking all the answers at 1 go.

#1 #2 #3
Clue

Clue

Clue
Blanket Back Issues Stretching the Truth
( Blank ET )

Answers 18
 Deductive thinking puzzle 1

Observe
Observe Carefully
Carefully

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Deductive thinking puzzle 1

Observe
Observe Carefully
Carefully

Answer

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 Deductive thinking puzzle 2

Observe!

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 Deductive thinking puzzle 2

Observe!

Answer

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 Deductive thinking puzzle 3

THINK

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 Deductive thinking puzzle 3

THINK

Answer

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 Deductive Thinking Puzzle 4

Answer
See Next Slide for the Answer

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 Deductive Thinking Puzzle 4

Answer The Answer : Becausethe guard was part of

the robbery. Emergency doors open from
inside to outside. So how can a door hit
him as he was inside the building.
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 A Most Challenging Puzzle

What is the next number in the sequence?

1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 ?

‘Aiyoh-yoh! So
difficult One!
Only Einstein can
get it done!

See Next Slide for the Answer

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 A Most Challenging Puzzle

What is the next number in the sequence?

1 11 21 1211 111221 312211 ?

ANSWER

The next number is: 13112221.

Each number describes the previous number. Starting with 1,

the second line describes it 11 (one 1). Then the third line
describes 11 as 21 (two 1's). Then the fourth line describes 21 as
1211 (one 2, one 1). This is the pattern.

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Mindfulness In 2 minutes, how many mistakes
Puzzle can you find in this picture?

Living Room

Observe Mindfully!

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Mindfulness
Puzzle
Answers

There are 10
Mistakes

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 Math Puzzle 1

Can you get

the correct
answer
within 2
minutes?

What number should be written in

the space marked by “?”

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 Math Puzzle 1 Answe
r

9+5=14
14+4=18
18+3=21
21+2=23
23+1=24
Similarly,
What number should be 24+5=29
written in the space 29+4=33
marked by “?” 33+3=36.
So the answer is 36.

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 Math Puzzle 2

Enter numbers in
each row and
column to get
the final sums.
However, use
only the digits 1
through 9, and
only once each.

See Next Slide for the Answers

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 Math Puzzle 2
Answers

Enter numbers in each row

and column to get the final
sums. However, use only the
digits 1 through 9, and only
once each. 34
 Math Puzzle 3
Here are 3 Math Riddles for you to solve.

Math Riddle 1:
Two boys were born to the same mother, on the same day, in the
same month, at almost the same time, and in the same year, but
the guys are still not twins. How?

Math Riddle 2:
Sam was just 8 years old when his mother was 31. At present,
the age of his mother is twice his age. How old do you think Sam
is?

Math Riddle 3:
Frederick has 7 daughters. Each of them has a brother. How
many children does Fredrick have?

See Next Slide for the Answers

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 Math Puzzle 3
Answers to the3 Math Riddles

Math Riddle 1:
Two boys were born to the same mother, on the same day, in the
same month, at almost the same time, and in the same year, but
the guys are still not twins. How?
Ans. Triplets were born!

Math Riddle 2:
Sam was just 8 years old when his mother was 31. At present,
the age of his mother is twice his age. How old do you think Sam
is?
Ans. 23!

Math Riddle 3:
Frederick has 7 daughters. Each of them has a brother. How
many children does Fredrick have?
Ans. Eight. Fredrick has only one son.
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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 1

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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 1

Answer 909

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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 2

Move 4
matchsticks to
create 5
triangles. The
triangles may
differ in size.

See Next Slide for the Answer

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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 2
Answer

Move 4 matchsticks
to create 5
There are 4 small
triangles. The
triangles and one
triangles may differ
big triangle.
in size.
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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 3

You would need math

skills to solve this one.

The equation 7/9 = 3

is not true. Move
only 2 matchsticks
to make it true.

See Next Slide for the Answer

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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 3

Answer

You would need math skills

to solve this one.

The equation 7/9 = 3 is not

true. Move only 2
matchsticks to make it true.
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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 4

See Next
Slide the
Answer
Move one matchstick to
get four triangles.

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 Puzzle With Matchsticks 4 ~ Answer

Know Your
Arithmetic and
Geometry!!

ANSWER

Move one matchstick to

get four triangles.

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Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power

See Next Slide if you need to know what

the 9 Hidden Words are
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the
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Picture in 2 minutes?
 Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power

The 9 Hidden
Words are

1 TABLE
2 WALL
3 BORDER
4 DOOR
5 CURTAIN
6 STUCCO
7 CHAIR
8 LEG
9 EDGING

See NEXT
Slide for the
Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the Answers
Picture in 2 minutes?
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 Picture Puzzle - Test Your Eye Power

The 9 Hidden
Words are

1 TABLE
2 WALL
3 BORDER
4 DOOR
5 CURTAIN
6 STUCCO
7 CHAIR
8 LEG
9 EDGING
ANSWERS

Can you find 9 Hidden Words in the

Picture in 2 minutes?
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 Mystery Object 1
Identify the Mystery
Objects
# 1 - #6 It’s Sticky
Each is a close-up shot of
a part of the object.
For each mystery object,
you can make 3 intelligent
guesses before checking
the answer at the slide that
follows.

HINT
See Next Slide for
Think of an the Answer
Insect
Answer

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 Mystery Object 1
Identify the Mystery
Objects
# 1 - #6 It’s Sticky
Each is a close-up shot of
a part of the object.
For each mystery object,
you can make 3 intelligent
guesses before checking
the answer at the slide that
follows. A Honeycomb

HINT
Answer

Think of an
Answer
Insect
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Mystery Object 2

HINT

It’s a kind of
Fruit

See Next Slide for

the Answer

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Mystery Object 2
HINT

It’s a kind of
Fruit

Answer

A
Lime

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Mystery Object 3

HINT

It gives off heat.

See Next Slide the

Answer

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 Mystery Object 3
HINT

It gives off heat.

Answer A Lighted
Match
Stick

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Mystery Object 4

HINT

It’s an
Italian Favorite.

See Next Slide for

the Answer

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 Mystery Object 4
HINT

It’s an
Italian Favorite.

Answer Pasta

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Mystery Object 5

HINT

Nice to Eat

See Next Slide for

the Answer

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 Mystery Object 5
HINT

Nice to Eat

Almond
Answer

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Mystery Object 6

HINT

Useful Gadget

See Next Slide the

Answer

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 Mystery Object 6
HINT

Useful Gadget

Answer Tape
Dispenser

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 ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles

See Next Slide for the Answers after writing

For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 6-Letter Word)

down all your 9 guesses

POWDER

Now try the following : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses

for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )

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#1 #2 #3
 ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has
a connection or bearing with all the pics.
An Example ( A 6-Letter Word)

POWDER

Answers
Now try the following : ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles # 1 - # 3 ( Make 3 guesses
for each before looking at the answers.) ( 6-Letter Words )

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# 1 Tailor # 2 Parade # 3 Reject
 ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)

#1 #2

See Next Slide for the Answers

after writing down all your 12
guesses
#3 #4

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 ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 7-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)

Perfume

Horizon
#1 #2

Answers
Deliver
Operate

#3 #4

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 ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)

See Next Slide for the Answers

#1 #2

after writing down all your 12

guesses
#3 #4

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 ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles 8-Letter Words
For each of the ‘4 Pics 1 Word’ Puzzles, deduce the word that has a
connection or bearing with all the pics. (3 Guesses for each pic before next Slide.)

Carrying

Answers
#1 #2

Watching

Sympathy
Gangster

#3 #4

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 Lateral Thinking Q 1

Clue

See Next Slide for the

Answer
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 Lateral Thinking Q 1

Clue

Answer

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 Lateral Thinking Q 2

Clue

See Next Slide for the

Answer
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 Lateral Thinking Q 2

Clue

Answer
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 Lateral Thinking Q 3

Clue

See Next Slide for the Answer

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 Lateral Thinking Q 3

Clue

Answer

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 What’s The Punch Line?
The punch line of a joke is the part, or line at the end that makes the
joke funny enough to bring a smile or laughter.

In the following Creative Exercise # 1- # 3, you have to

suggest a creative punch line for each of the humorous
pieces. A suggested punch line is given.
Of course there are so many possibilities.
Think creatively.

See Next Slide for an Example.

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 Suggest a
Punch Line

I click ‘Like’. You know I can convey this

Suggested Punch Line
message effectively - No One likes it!

My Reflection
One who uses the
social media foolishly
will for certain impair
his health mentally.

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 Punch Line # 1

I have to be more careful in the Suggest a

use of words for they can be
misconstrued in a negative Punch Line.
way.
Last week my girlfriend gave See Next
me a slap. We were at a park
and she said to me, “During
Slide for a
the church service, I thought suggested
about you,” I responded,
“Honey, I thought of you when
Punch Line.
I visited the Zoo last month!”

My Reflection

Being mindful of one’s speech is

important. Many listeners assume
and misinterpret what they hear
and they react adversely. This
brings Dukkha.
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 Punch Line # 1
I have to be more careful in the
use of words for they can be
misconstrued in a negative
way.
Last week my girlfriend gave
me a slap. We were at a park
and she said to me, “During
the church service, I thought
about you,” I responded,
“Honey, I thought of you when
I visited the Zoo last month!”

A suggested
My Reflection Punch Line.

Being mindful of one’s speech is

important. Many listeners assume
and misinterpret what they hear
and they react adversely. This
brings Dukkha.
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 Punch Line # 2
Insulting another is terrible.
Once Suay Lang met me and Suggest a
exclaimed, “Aiyoh, what happened Punch Line.
to you? The cucumber tattoo you
had in your arm now looks like a See Next
watermelon. I’m sure Slide for a
you can’t see your feet suggested
when you shower!” Punch Line.

My Reflection

Right Speech: No Lying, No

Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
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 Punch Line # 2
Insulting another is terrible.
Once Suay Lang met me and
exclaimed, “Aiyoh, what happened
to you? The cucumber tattoo you
had in your arm now looks like a
watermelon. I’m sure
you can’t see your feet
when you shower!” A suggested
Punch Line.

My Reflection

Right Speech: No Lying, No

Slander, No Harsh or Rough
Words that cause hurt and
no Gossip. Wrong speech is
unwholesome.
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 Punch Line # 3

I was never good in studies in school.

However, I always warn my children to Suggest a
study hard and do well in exams. Punch Line.
Last night my 12-year old son
approached me to sign his report card.
See Next
He said, “Daddy, here is my report card Slide for a
and one of yours I found hidden suggested
in the store room.” Punch Line.

My Reflection

The young ones can be smarter

than you think in finding excuses
for their mistakes and
weaknesses.
Good moral education is needed to
inculcate virtues & values.
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 Punch Line # 3

I was never good in studies in school.

However, I always warn my children to

A suggested
Punch Line.
study hard and do well in exams.
Last night my 12-year old son
approached me to sign his report card.
He said, “Daddy, here is my report card
and one of yours I found hidden
in the store room.”

My Reflection

The young ones can be smarter

than you think in finding excuses
for their mistakes and
weaknesses.
Good moral education is needed to
inculcate virtues & values.
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 Mental and Visual Skills 1
How many Differences can you find between the two pictures in 1 minute?

See Next Slide for the Answers 80

 Mental and Visual Skills 1
How many Differences can you find between the two pictures in 1 minute?

Answer 6 Differences

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 “Train the
mind to attain
calmness and
clarity.
Answers to
problems will
then come
more easily.”

With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin

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The End