World Logic Day
January: The Power of Ideas
The word of the day: riddle (noun) /ˈrɪdl/
Meaning: a question or sentence that is tricky and has a hidden answer, often for fun or to make people think.
Example: The teacher gave the class a riddle: “What has keys but can’t open doors?” The answer is a piano.
*From ancient philosophers like Aristotle, who developed the first formal systems of logic, to modern science and technology, logical thinking has guided discoveries, debates, and problem-solving. It influences education, philosophy, and even daily life, helping people analyze ideas, communicate clearly, and understand the world more effectively.
Your MINI-TASK:
1. Solve the riddles.
2. Share your answers in the chat
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What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
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If you drop me, I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I?
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I am always hungry and will die if not fed, but whatever I touch will soon turn red. What am I?
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A man looks at a painting in a museum and says, “Brothers and sisters I have none, but that man’s father is my father’s son.” Who is in the painting?
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Mary has four daughters, and each of her daughters has a brother. How many children does Mary have?
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What has a head and a tail but no body?
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It belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do. What is it?
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I follow you all the time and copy your every move, but you can’t touch me or catch me. What am I?
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If you’ve got me, you want to share me; if you share me, you haven’t kept me. What am I?
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I am the beginning of everything, the end of everywhere. I'm the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space. What am I?
Riddles. Keys: (1. A river 2. A mirror 3. Fire 4. The man’s son 5. Five - each daughter has the same brother. 6. A coin 7. Your name 8. Your shadow 9. A secret 10. The letter “e”)
Do you think learning logical thinking helps people make better decisions in everyday life? Why?