Brain Teaser Tuesday

Answer Key

Tuesday, January 10

Q: Find the hidden country in the following paragraph: “As a keen photographer, I find the best way to capture the portrait of a gazelle is to stand well downwind. I also try to wear clothes which blend in with the background to reduce the chances of scaring the animal.”
A: “As a keen photographer, I find the best way to capture the portrait of a gazelle is to stand well downwind. I also try to wear clothes which blend in with the background to reduce the chances of scaring the animal.”

Tuesday, January 17

Q: What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?

A: A Stamp

Tuesday, January 24

Q: What is bought by the yard and worn by the foot?

A: Carpet

Tuesday, January 31

Q: If the following is true, then what does this equal?

9999 = 4
8888 = 8
7777 = 0
7787 = 2
9866 = ?

A: 5 – the numbers correspond to the amount of circles they each contain (9 = 1, 8 = 2, 7 = 0, 6 = 1)