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Riddles can be timeless, ageless, and even helpful for our noggins. No matter how young or old you are, riddles give your brain a workout and help lift your mood.

Here a few benefits of having fun with riddles

Riddles develop a person’s logical and critical thinking skills, making them more attuned to thinking outside the box in difficult real-life situations. People who practice riddles a lot are usually good decision makers and problem solvers. Solving riddles has been shown to improve the comprehension skills of young children, which will, in turn, improve their academic performance [1].

Riddles are supposed to be as fun as they are challenging. The anticipation and true curiosity you feel when trying to solve a riddle or answer trivia could help prompt our brains to secrete dopamine (the happy hormone) helping to pep up our mood and even help with memory [2]. Having a cranky day? Maybe a riddle will help perk you up.

Studies have shown that exercising the brain can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s as a person ages. It may not be a sure fire way to prevent it, but it has been shown to reduce or delay symptoms and keep the brain working better longer [3].

Now for the moment of truth. The answer is … a needle. A needle has an eye, but it cannot see. You get the gist, right? Are there anything else with an eye that can not see? Let us know in the comments.

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