Thinking Puzzle: Can You Spot The Liar To Solve The Mystery Riddle?

August 9, 2019

A riddle is a thinking puzzle that cognitively challenges the brain to consider alternate perspectives. Just like most mind games, it is also very beneficial in promoting brain health. So, how does this phenomenon even work?

Brainteasers are usually short, but to arrive at the correct answer, you must use a special viewpoint. Another way of describing this skill is "thinking outside the box". It is also called lateral thinking which is a technique of problem-solving that utilizes a less direct approach.

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It helps us consider our options in an entirely new light. Through it, very unique solutions are generated that we might never have imagined before. If you solve mind-bogglers often, they can rewire your brain.

Be the riddle master!

A businessman arrived at his office, only to find that some of his very important documents have gone missing. There seemed to be no explanation of how the items disappeared from the desk.

Police suspected 3 employees and each of them stated that they hadn’t even been to the job that day. Can you tell which one of them is actually lying? Stress your mind to go deep in details and catch the culprit!

Answer

The footprints in the office are matching with the man's shoe as ladies were wearing heels. Meaning, he was the one who stole the files and throttled the truth.

Were you able to solve this mystery yourself? Well, it could be more complicated but you just have a very sharp mind. Share this with others to begin the fun!