Some of the hardest riddles and brain teasers are incredibly simple questions that have been around for years. In the time that it’s taken to find the Higgs Boson, build affordable electric cars, and hack an iPhone, the world is still
having trouble figuring out who had Einstein’s fish. If you’re someone who likes to relax with a nice mystery, these hard brain teasers are the perfect way to spend an afternoon (or longer). Your IQ might even go up a few points, who knows?! If you think you’re ready, start digging into these questions and riddles that most people can’t solve.
Up The Down Chimney
What can go up a chimney down but can’t go down a chimney up?
Answer:
Apparently when this riddle was thought up, losing umbrellas via the chimney was a real problem. If you haven’t figured it out yet, a closed umbrella can go up a chimney, but an open one can’t go down