Brain teasers have always been popular among the younger generations, but right now they are definitely sweeping the nation. Between books, Facebook pages, and apps, there is no end to the number of ways one can keep the mind sharp.
Brain teasers might seem simple enough, but they actually provide us with fascinating information on how our brains work. If a lot of people make the same kind of mistake, you can bet there’s a psychological reason. Brain teasers are like our windows into our own minds.
There is a lot of controversy on the usefulness of brain teasers. Some people see them as wastes of time, while others believe that one can actually sharpen his or her skills by completing them routinely. According to Alvaro Fernandez, the chief executive of SharpBrains, these fun activities “can still be good for your mind because they bring novelty, variety, and challenge to your day.”
In other words, it’s always good to shake it up. Just like doing the same exercises in the gym every day will lead to plateaued progress, using your mind in the same way every day will limit the connections you can make and strengthen. It is best to use your brain in a bunch of different ways, even if they are light and playful.
Speaking of, there’s a new brain teaser on the loose that has taken the internet by storm. The solution is so simple you won’t believe you didn’t find it sooner. But consider yourself warned: this question is trickier than you might think. I found myself staring at it, completely perplexed, for a full minute before I gave up. I never found the answer myself without peeking, but you should feel free to give it a try!
Take a look at the question below. When you have an answer (or when you’ve finally given up), flip the card over to find the flaw. Don’t be afraid to take a minute on this on – this brain teaser is designed to twist your logic.
Not so easy, now, was it? Brain teasers work by manipulating multiple cognitive functions at once. These types of questions are experts at catching their viewers off guard.
Did you figure out the correct answer before peeking? Tell us in the comments below, and don’t forget to tag your friends so they can try, too.
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