Whoever said, "The universe is not only greater than we imagine, it's greater than we can imagine." might have been talking about the puzzler's universe.
Today, on the Net, there are thousands (if not millions) of sites dedicated to puzzles, riddles, brainteasers and mind stretchers. With all these cool sites at your disposal, finding puzzles on which to exercise and improve your mental capabilities is a no-brainer.
Here are a few sites on which to test your brain power. Some sites feature easy puzzles which will help the novice to get the hang of it while others have puzzles that are mind-numbingly difficult. So, put on your thinking cap and let's get puzzling!
Brain Teasers - Mind Benders - Lateral Thinking Puzzles
The Brain ConnectionIf you have a favorite puzzle site that you'd like to share with us, please let me know here.
These puzzles are designed to help the brain learn new information by teaching it to focus on important cues and to retain them in its short-term memory.Braingle: Brain Teasers, Puzzles, Riddles, Trivia and Games
Over 12,000 user-submitted brain teasers, riddles, quizzes, mind puzzles and logic problems along with free online individual and multi-player games.Brainteasers Network
Lots of brainteasers with quick-look answers.Classic Lateral Thinking Puzzles
Ask questions and assume nothing. Compiled by Paul Sloane.The Grey Labyrinth
From Kevin Lin, who says, "Its purpose is to stimulate interest and curiousity into... the human mind." Lots of good riddles.The Ultimate Puzzle Site
This site has a nice selection from easy to hard and the authors "guarantee that all puzzles and riddles on our site are interesting."Uncommonly Difficult IQ Tests
Riddles, conundrums and IQ tests.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.
With your input this crossword feature will be a growing success.
Until next time, HAPPY PUZZLING!
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