Worked example 1
What has a head and a tail but no body?
- Not an animal — it has no body.
- Think of objects with two sides called head and tail.
Answer: A coin
Seasonal Resources · Mixed
Summer holiday brain teasers for the whole family
Short puzzles that need lateral thinking — looking at a problem from an unexpected angle. Perfect for car journeys and rainy days.
- 1Learn it
- 2See it worked
- 3Try it online
- 4Print it
- 5Check your answer
Before you start
Who it's for and what to know first
None.
Learn it
How it works
- Lateral thinking: question your assumptions. The obvious reading is often the trap.
- Read every word — riddles hide the answer in plain sight.
- Say possible answers aloud and test them against every clue.
Try it online · print it · check it
Practice questions
Tips
Common mistakes
- Overthinking — sometimes the simple answer is right.
- Giving up too soon. Brain teasers often need a second, different way of reading the question.
Last reviewed: 25 September 2026