Feathers

Brain Teasers / December 21, 2024

I have many feathers to help me fly. I have a body and head, but I'm not alive. It is your strength which determines how far I go. You can hold me in your hand, but I'm never thrown.

What am I?

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City Spelling

Brain Teasers / December 20, 2024

What is the only city with three dotted letters all in a row?

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Saippuakivikauppias

Brain Teasers / December 19, 2024

Saippuakivikauppias is the Finnish word for a soapstone seller. Aside from being a long tongue twister, what else is special about this word?

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Largest Pair

Brain Teasers / December 18, 2024

What is the longest pair of English words that are pronounced exactly the same but share no letter in common?

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Ice Boat

Brain Teasers / December 17, 2024

On a hot summer day by a lake you are determined to build a boat made of ice, using a refrigeration unit and a large mold in which you can pour water. Nearby you notice an Egyptian mummy resting on a pile of wood pulp. What is the best strategy for building an ice boat that will not melt before you sail it across the lake?

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Tricky Tunnel

Brain Teasers / December 16, 2024

You are in a tunnel that branches in two directions, like a T. To your left is a door with the enigmatic words: "Wide ill you" and "Wild lie you." On the right are the words "Evil will you" and "Veil will you." Which door do you choose?

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