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"Bamboozling clues need a curious mind to piece together thirteen different animals. The animals in question are easily recognizable: ostrich, polar bear, snail, puffer fish, albatross, sloth, lobster, bullfrog, kangaroo and giraffe. But the clues are not what you'd expect (e.g. "3 billiard balls," "egg cozies," "an extra leg," "chainsaw," "dinosaur feet," "a speedometer," "poison to kill 30 humans"). The clues are wryly illustrated in scenarios unrelated...

You're lost in the rain forest! You must solve a chain of puzzles to plot your escape route. Devised by an expert on brain training, these mental gymnastics will help you uncover the secret of the jungle temple!

You're trapped on a sinking submarine! Solve the puzzles to take control and navigate safely back to land. Devised by an expert on brain training, these mental gymnastics-and a friendly dolphin-will see you through your ocean adventure!

Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, wrote a book of logic puzzles for children. Take a crack at some of these fun exercises, which Carroll designed to illustrate the principles of Aristotelian logic. See what you can conclude from such categorical statements as "all wasps are unfriendly, and all puppies are friendly." Carroll's syllogisms get progressively more elaborate.

A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu|s emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful | and beloved | institutions in the world.

Interactive games and intricate experiments designed to leave viewers rethinking how much faith they are willing to put in everything from memory to multitasking. Host Jason Silva and Deception Specialist Apollo Robbins are teaming up with some of the world's foremost neuroscientists to reveal the incredible inner-workings of the brain.

Worried your brain is slowing down a bit? Starting to forget names and numbers? Having trouble with basic math problems? With Brain Games: Brain Teasers, Logic Tests, and Puzzles to Exercise Your Mind, those worries will become a thing of the past. From your short- and long-term memory to your planning skills and ability to learn faster, Brain Games contains everything you need to get your brain back in shape in no time. Packed with three month's...

417 puzzles, trivia quizzes, brainteasers, and word games that are both fun and engaging to play, and are expertly designed to give your brain the kind of workout that stimulates neurogenesis, the process of rejuvenating the brain by growing new brain cells.

Give your brain a healthy workout-Anytime, Anywhere.   Not just any book of games, this collection by the bestselling author of 399 Games, Puzzles & TriviaChallenges Specially Designed to Keep Your Brain Youngis expertly created to keep your brain in tip-top shape-even while you're on the go. With its shorter puzzles and portable size, it's perfect for getting your cognitive exercise in while waiting at the dentist's office, traveling, or whenever...

If you are one of those people who takes great pleasure in playing games, and also happens to be extremely competitive, you know how frustrating it can be to fail at solving a game or puzzle. There are so many great benefits to brain games, besides pure enjoyment, it seems a shame to miss out of them. Take a look: Wakes up the brain Helps you to learn new skills Aids you in staying active Makes it easier to solve problems Expand your mind Explorer...