6 Best Articles on Puzzles
The most useful articles on puzzles from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Puzzles Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on puzzles by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How to Win at Wordle (Without Cheating)
Solve these puzzle questions to level up your Wordle game.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on puzzles—all under 10 minutes.
Neuroscience shows this brain game can stop you from forgetting things
Recent studies show that a memory improvement game like crossword puzzles could help you stop forgetting things as easily.
Puzzles on Weighing Truth With a Balance Scale
In recreational mathematics, the balance scale is an endless source of puzzles that require precise and elaborate logic and teach the fundamentals of generalization.
8 Free Wordle Alternatives to Tease Your Brain
Looking for more word puzzles? We've rounded up the best Wordle alternatives to stimulate your brain and help improve memory.
The Great Rebus Craze of 1937 (Plus 4 Rebuses to Solve Yourself)
How did Americans make money during the Great Depression? Some sold apples on street corners and others became migrant farmers. But about 2 million Americans tried to strike it rich another way: By…
How Do Math Magicians Know Your Number?
Mathematical magic can seem like mind reading. Your job is to reveal the secret behind these four tricks.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Puzzles, including:
Quanta Magazine
Big ideas in science and math. Because you want to know more. Launched by @SimonsFdn. 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting. http://quantamagazine.org
Well+Good
Decoding & demystifying what it means to live a well life inside and out. Well+Good is your trusted advisor for navigating the ever-expanding world of wellness.
The Pudding
The Pudding is a digital publication that explains ideas debated in culture with visual essays. Email: sup@pudding.cool Support: http://patreon.com/thepudding
Mental Floss
Home for all things curious, including surprising facts; answers to life's big questions; and untold stories from history, science, pop culture, and beyond.
BGR
Your guide to the most interesting stories in tech, entertainment, science, and more.
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