We all have a problem-solving toolkit in our heads. But sometimes, you may come across a brain teaser that stumps you. In this case, it helps to look at it from a different angle instead of going ...

We’re on the road this week, sans computer. In place of the Sunday Puzzle column, I thought I’d turn you on to Futility Closet, and some lateral thinking puzzles recently featured on its podcast. What ...

If you have not come across the following puzzle, it might strike you as illogical or senseless: A man walks into a bar and asks for a glass of water. The bartender reaches under the counter, takes ...

Because of his disability, a man is unwilling to work for a particular employer, even though the employer is reasonable and accommodating. How come? This is a lateral-thinking puzzle. Such puzzles ...

Critical thinking is all about embracing clear, logical, and innovative thought to make wise choices! In our rapidly changing world, learning this skill helps people in so many ways. Whether you’re a ...