Fun brain teasers for kids and adults: Which train is going the “wrong” way? And, where is that bus going?

___ In the image above, courtesy of Heathrow Express. you can see 27 trains on the tracks. Quick — can you spot the  outlier? (Not necessarily “wrong”, just different from all other trains) Solution Notice the solution below. The flat caboose car gives away the train’s direction, heading east instead of west, as opposed to all other trains: _______ Second brain teaser Now challenge your mind with this logic brain teaser — Which direction is the bus below going?  Assuming it is moving forward, in which direction do you think it’s traveling, right or left? Please try answering on your own before checking below… Solution When most people, kids and adults, are shown this brain teaser, they often answer “left.” Why? “Because you can’t see the door.”   Obviously, this works in countries where you drive on the right side of the road, like the US, Canada, China and continental Europe; and would be the reverse in countries where you drive on the left side, such as the UK, Australia and India.   More brain teasers and visual illusions Test your Brain and Mind with these 9 Classic Optical Illusions Top 25 Brain Teasers, Games and Illusions, for Teens and Adults of Any Age   Book to learn more about your brain and how to keep it in great shape The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness: How to Optimize Brain Health and Performance at Any Age
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