The Problem
You have a seven minute hourglass and an eleven minute hourglass. Which is the quickest way to time the boiling of an egg for fifteen minutes?
Think about it. Then click here for the solution.
The solution is how you think
We all have to solve problems every day. There are many ways to get to a solution. The way you do it depends on your thinking. Here's a few puzzles that'll keep it sharp. Select a problem and test yourself: How would you keep a clash of personalities in check? What seems obvious often requires a little more thinking. A simple solution is often staring us right in the face. There is a way to heaven and a way to hell. You just have to know what question to ask. Sometimes to have to do with the resources available. How do you cope? Use a little thinking to choose the right colour.