Try out these lateral thinking puzzles if you dare!

Plane Crash

Mary and John were very close. She watched as her husband boarded the 3:15 flight from Chicago to Houston. She then drove home from the airport and sat back to enjoy a movie. After about a half hour, the movie was interrupted by a news flash. The 3:15 flight from Chicago to Houston had crashed with no survivors. Although Mary loved her husband very much, she did not react and continued to enjoy her movie. How come?


The Missing Painter

A painter was hired to repaint the water tower for the township of Camdenton, the tower was located just off a busy street in the downtown area. Everyday for 2 weeks the man painted diligently but he was never seen working by anyone and nobody noticed any change in the tower, yet he was thanked and paid by the city. Why?


Strange Signs

On a 50 mile flat stretch of highway with no intersecting roads and crossing no rivers, signs were posted that stated "Bridge Work Ahead". There were no construction workers anywhere yet the sign did not lie. How could that be?


A Weird House!

Mr. Murphy wanted a new house built for him. He wanted to see the sun shine into every room. He told the building contractor to build his house so that all the walls face south. The contractor succeeded in building such a house. How was this done?


Two of a Kind

A woman had to two boys. The woman gave birth to them on the same hour of the same day in the same year, however the boys were not twins. What's up with that?


Up in Smoke

Mr. Miller has lived in the same house for many years. One day Mr. Miller returns to his house and finds it engulfed in flames. The fire department is on the scene. They make no attempt to save Mr. Millers house. Even though he is in tears, Mr. Miller says nothing. What's going on here?


Ol' MacDonald had a Farm

Mr. MacDonald had a farm. On this farm lived many workers. One day as a direct result of Mr. MacDonalds drinking, a terrible tragedy befell his farm. Many workers lives were lost and much work was undone. Mr. MacDonald went on as though nothing had happened and he was never questioned about the incident! Why?


Parental Discretion

Jason (age 6) and Jeremy (age 7) are seated on the living room couch, watching a very explicit, adult movie. Their father Kevin, enters the room and sits down on the couch next to them. Kevin is a good father and really cares about his sons. Kevin speaks, but says nothing about the adult movie that all three are now watching. How come?


Parental Discretion II

Why would three grown men proudly display their meat on the answer page to this lateral thinking puzzle ? what's goin' on here?


No Warning!

Two blind, deaf mute friends, Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith, went for a walk one day. Mr. Jones always followed behind Mr. Smith for safety, as instructed by their local Family Services caseworker. The leader, Mr. Smith is directly and about 10 ft. in front of Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones is following at the same steady pace as his friend. Suddenly, <<KaaWhappo!>> Mr. Smith walks right into a newly constructed building. Although Mr. Jones suffers the same impairments as his friend, he does NOT suffer the fate of Mr. Smith. Why didn't he <<KaaWhappo!>> into the building as well? Hmmm?


Mr. A & Mr. B

Mr.A. owns a small business and often spends thousands of dollars a year on advertising, flyers and catalogues that only a select few will ever see.Mr. B. also owns a small business, yet he spends as little as $300 per year reaching his customers all around the world!What service does Mr. B. know about that Mr.A. doesn't?