Category Archives: Logic Puzzles

short puzzles to stimulate lateral and “out of the box” thinking.

ventilators stolen

The precious ventilators were stolen from the warehouse Two persons wearing full PPE with gowns, face masks, and latex gloves, loaded five pallets of the precious ventilators onto the U-Haul truck. Later, the FBI agent observed, “This case ain’t gonna … Continue reading

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Who stole the N95 face masks

Who stole my surgical face masks? When we have to stay home in self-isolation, it’s important to exercise the body and mind. Here is a logic puzzle for the mind. Who stole the precious package of N95  face masks? Adapted … Continue reading

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This Pesach is different

Which is the favorite car? When we have to stay home in self-isolation, it’s important to exercise the body and mind. Here is a logic puzzle for the mind. Which car does each family member prefer to drive? Adapted by … Continue reading

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School is closed, children have fun

Which child is wearing the Purim costume? When we have to stay home in self-isolation, it’s important to exercise the body and mind. Here is a logic puzzle for the mind. What is the family name of each child and … Continue reading

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Showing Restraint

The Greenfielders Show Restraint By Israel Zwick, CN Publications Author’s Note: The following story was adapted from Classic Logic Puzzles (Sterling Publishing Co., 2003). The story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, places, or events is completely coincidental. … Continue reading

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Bomb in the Backpack

Which backpack has the bomb? (Editor’s Note: The following story is fictitious. It is presented as a mental exercise for amusement only.) Acting on a tip from an informant, Israeli troops invaded a school building in Ramallah operated by UNRWA, … Continue reading

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Israelis Capture Terrorists

Israeli commando unit captures terrorist leaders. Special to CN Publications (The following story is fictitious; it is presented to stimulate thought and discussion) An Israeli commando unit went into Nablus to capture two known terrorist leaders.  However, since the terrorists … Continue reading

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Terrorist Smuggles Diamonds

Bagged in Belgium Special to CN Publications Editor’s Note: The following story is fictitious. It is presented to stimulate thought and discussion. Since Hamas took control of the Palestinian Terrorist Authority (PTA), it has become increasingly difficult for them to … Continue reading

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