Riddles often make people laugh, and everyone knows that laughter is the best medicine.
Aside from that, puzzles, quizzes, crosswords, and riddles can also support problem-solving and critical thinking skills! Brain games are effective ways to increase intelligence, expand our minds, and sharpen our memory.
Here’s a riddle that you and your family will surely enjoy. How long will it take you to solve this tricky question? Let’s see!
The riddle seems simple but when you read it many times, it can be a little bit confusing. That is why only a few people got the right answer and others were left baffled.
“Brad is 12. His brother John is 13. How is the 12-year-old older than his brother?”
The first sentence states that Brad is 12 and John is 13. But the question is: how is Brad older than his brother? Is that possible?
You can check the right answer below but before that, take your time and try to think of the answer to this brainteaser.
If you figured it out without checking the answer, congratulations! Solving a riddle gives a feeling of victory, right?
But if you’re still scratching your head, here’s the answer to this confusing riddle:
Answer: Brad is 12 years old and John is 13 months old.
That is why Brad is older than John!
If you enjoyed this riddle, here’s another one for you!
Riddle: “Jess was 10 years old on her last birthday and will be 12 on her next birthday. How is this possible?”
How can Jess celebrate her 12th birthday if she was only 10 on her last birthday? Solve this riddle in 10 seconds or check the answer below!
Answer: Today s her 11th birthday!
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