6 Tests and challenges that were successful in our grandparents’ time

After solving several current challenges, a person today might even think that the old riddles would be a piece of cake. But the truth is not quite like that. In addition to being just as challenging as contemporary riddles, ancient riddles give us a chance to relive those cozy nights when your mother or even your grandmother racked her brain trying to solve puzzles published in magazines. The curious thing is that, unlike what happens today, at that time they still had to wait for the next edition to check the right answer!

O incredible.club decided to breathe new life into riddles published in old magazines. The advantage is that now, you don’t have to wait for the next post to find the solution, because the answers are right down there. Can it solve challenges that have been stirring the minds of adults and children for over half a century?

Which way does the river flow? Is the river navigable? How long will the sunflower grow? How long will it take for the clothes to dry? What city is the helicopter flying to?

How long until the next new moon? When will it get dark? What season is shown in the drawing? Which direction is the river flowing? What is the speed of the train? How much longer will the car continue to follow the railroad tracks? What does the car driver need to be prepared for at this time? It’s windy?

Two friends, Pedro and Victor, met near the building where they had just bought their apartments. Pedro lives on the first floor of the building shown in the image. Your friend’s apartment is twice as far from the ground. What floor does Victor live on?

Analysis of the drawing shows that the 1st, 5th, 6th and 7th spectators (from left to right) are fans of one team (first), while the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 8th spectators support the other team (second). Knowing this, it is possible to determine, by the behavior of the people, which of the teams scored each of the 8 goals in the game. The first team won the game 5-3.

1. The electric tower and road sign shadows are on the wrong side.

2. The constellation Ursa Major is inverted.

3. The moon cannot be between Ursa Major and North Star.

4. The electrical tower does not have insulators.

5. There are trees in the prohibited area just below the electrical wires.

6. The truck is going in the opposite direction of the car. As there are no other marks in the snow, it is unclear how they managed to share the same road.

7. The sign indicates a crossroads, but the road is a straight line.

Fishing lines move to the left, so the river flows from right to left. The river is navigable, as it has buoys. The sunflower has already been cut, as the flower is not facing the sun (pay attention to the shade). Clothes will dry quickly. It’s hot, as the boys are in light clothes. Also, it’s windy (clothing is flapping). The helicopter is not going to any city. It’s a firefighter helicopter, who are putting out a forest fire.

There is little time left. The moon is waning (you can see its reflection in the water). It won’t get dark yet. The waning moon rises at dawn. It’s fall. According to the position of the sun in the east (where the sun rises), it is easy to notice that the birds are flying towards the south. Northern hemisphere rivers generally have the highest right bank. Therefore, the river flows towards the horizon. The train is stopped, as the traffic light is red. A short time, as the road sign indicates a level crossing just ahead. He needs to be prepared to brake. The other sign shows a dangerous descent ahead. Yes, it’s windy. You can see it by the smoke coming out of the station’s chimney.

Observing the drawing, you can see that all the floors of the building where the friends live are the same height. To get to his apartment, Pedro, who lives on the first floor, must climb from the ground floor to the height of one floor. Victor, who lives twice as far from the ground, obviously needs to climb two stories high. It becomes clear that Victor lives on the second floor.

At this time of year in Nordic countries:

1. Hares turn gray.

2. Mallards still don’t have chicks.

3. The oak trees have not yet produced acorns.

4. The rowan trees are already without fruit.

5. The lilies of the valley are not in bloom.

6. There are no fungus.