Before the internet, TV, and even the radio, folks hundreds of years ago used to entertain themselves by using their minds. The word riddles stem from the Old English word “rǣdan,” which translates as “to interpret or guess.” This word developed into the Middle English word “redel,” which means “to understand or interpret symbols.”
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Brain teasers are not only fun, but they are great mental exercise, keeping minds sharp. Many nursing homes use mind puzzles to help keep the minds of their older residents engaged and active.
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For me, one of the best things about riddles is how they can take ordinary things and describe them in a way we’ve never thought of before.
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Take this riddle, for example. Can you figure out what it is?
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