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    John's mother has 4 children, one is named April, one is named May, one is named June. What is the fourth one named?

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Are you a lateral thinker? If so, check out these lateral thinking quiz questions and answers that require you to think out of the box in order to solve them. Some people do not have to overthink a dilemma another is having before they come up with a solution. If you use an indirect and creative approach to solve problems, then the quiz below is for you if you are the kind of person. If you decide to tackle it and pass, then you are a truly certified genius.

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  • 2. 

    How much soil is there in a 3m x 2m x 2m hole to the nearest cubic centimeter?

    • 12

    • 4

    • 5

    • None – it’s a hole!

    Correct Answer
    A. None – it’s a hole!
    Explanation
    The given question asks about the amount of soil in a hole. However, the answer is "None - it's a hole!" This implies that a hole does not contain any soil, as it is an empty space or void in the ground. Therefore, there is no soil in the given hole, making the answer "None" correct.

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  • 3. 

    In what sport are the shoes made of metal?

    • Soccer

    • Basketball

    • Athletics

    • Horse racing

    • Tabletennis

    Correct Answer
    A. Horse racing
    Explanation
    In horse racing, the shoes worn by the horses are typically made of metal. These metal shoes, also known as horseshoes, are used to provide traction and protection to the horse's hooves during the race. The metal shoes are specially designed and fitted to each horse to ensure optimal performance and safety on different track surfaces.

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  • 4. 

    If a plane crashes on the border of Germany and Poland, where do you bury the survivors.

    • Germany

    • Poland

    • You dont

    • There is no German poland border.

    • Switzerland

    Correct Answer
    A. You dont
    Explanation
    The question is a play on words and is meant to trick the reader. It asks where you would bury the survivors of a plane crash, implying that there are survivors to bury. However, the correct answer is "you don't" because survivors of a plane crash are typically not buried, as they are alive.

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  • 5. 

    Is it legal for a man to marry his widow’s sister?

    • No, because no law allows to marry a dead man.

    • Yes

    Correct Answer
    A. No, because no law allows to marry a dead man.
    Explanation
    It is not legal for a man to marry his widow's sister because the term "widow" refers to a woman whose husband has died. Therefore, if the man is dead, he cannot legally marry anyone. This is a logical impossibility and goes against the principles of marriage laws.

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  • 6. 

    How many birthdays does the average man have?

    • 10

    • 1

    • 2

    • 34

    • 76

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    The average man has only one birthday because a birthday refers to the day a person is born. Although a person celebrates their birthday every year, it does not mean they have multiple birthdays.

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  • 7. 

    I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?

    Correct Answer
    Echo
    Explanation
    An echo is a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again. It "speaks" without having a mouth and "hears" without having ears because it is simply the reflection of sound waves. An echo has no physical body, yet it can be perceived when conditions, such as wind or specific environments, allow the sound waves to reflect and return to the listener.

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    Four men enter a room, but only three walk out. The room is fully empty. Where is the fourth man?

    • Fourth man uses a wheelchair. So, he rolls out of the room instead of walking.

    • He disappears.

    • He died.

    • Not clear in the question.

    Correct Answer
    A. Fourth man uses a wheelchair. So, he rolls out of the room instead of walking.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the fourth man uses a wheelchair, so he rolls out of the room instead of walking. This explanation is supported by the information given in the question, which states that only three men walk out of the room. Since the fourth man is unable to walk, it can be inferred that he uses a wheelchair and therefore rolls out of the room.

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  • 9. 

    Feathers are to a pillow as ink is to a ___________.

    Correct Answer
    Pen
    Explanation
    In this lateral thinking question, the analogy is based on a creative word association. Feathers are a common filling material for pillows, and ink is a common material used in pens. The analogy is not based on a traditional or literal relationship but rather on an abstract connection between items that wouldn't normally be associated. This type of question challenges your ability to think creatively and make unconventional word associations.

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  • 10. 

    Which side of a dog has the most hair?

    Correct Answer
    the outside, outside
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the outside" because the question is asking about which side of a dog has the most hair. Since dogs have fur on the outside of their bodies, it can be inferred that the outside is the side with the most hair.

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