This classic riddle asks: What has many ears but can’t hear?
The answer is: a cornfield.
Each stalk of corn can grow one or more “ears” of corn. A field full of corn can therefore contain hundreds or even thousands of ears.
Of course, those ears cannot hear anything.
The riddle works because the word “ear” has two meanings. It can refer to the part of the body used for hearing, or to an ear of corn.
Once you switch from anatomy to agriculture, the answer becomes clear.
A familiar brain teaser asks how removing something can make it grow. The trick is to think about empty space.
Four pottery jugs have different shapes. Which one looks as though it could hold the largest volume of water?
These little squirrels are lined up for a charming counting challenge. Can you count them without getting distracted?
The classic face and hands riddle uses words with more than one meaning. The answer is hiding in everyday life.
Twelve antique brass doorknobs look almost identical. Compare the tiny floral decorations to spot the odd one.
An image celebrating a 105th birthday reminds us that each long life is made of stories, relationships and everyday joy.
