You’re probably here because you love puzzles, and we fully endorse that! Whether you’re hard at work and need a break or are already trawling the internet looking for ways to boost your brain, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve got a riddle for you, but it’s a riddle with a little extra challenge: Can you figure it out in less than 30 seconds?
If you’re still reading, then there’s no backing out now; we know you’re up for it. Get your brain cogs turning and give it a go! Allow your mind to drift away to the calming interior of a beautiful fish tank.
The subject: 10 little fish. The aim: It’s a numbers game, so scroll down and take a look for yourself. The answer is explained beneath the puzzle (not that you'll need it, right?).
Upon first glance, we’re willing to bet that some of you think the answer is “one.” Go on, admit it if that’s you! There’s no shame in getting it wrong on the first try. What is it that the old proverb says? “If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try again.”
The answer is not “one,” but don’t despair, because it’s not a trick; it’s actually delightfully logical. Here’s how to work it out.
1. Where do fish live? Underwater, of course! So let’s take that fact to its logical conclusion: two fish can’t drown.
2. Where are they? They’re in a tank. Therefore, it’s impossible for four fish to “swim away.”
3. So what if they die? Think about it. Even if three scaly little tank occupants meet their untimely demise, they don’t disappear or float downstream. They’re still in the tank!
The correct answer is 10, because all of the fish are still in the tank. Cue audible groans everywhere! Did you get it right?
