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THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Discover your level of creativity with these new pastimes. Remember to add your points in each challenge.

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1/5 Pastime

I have 3 switches, and I want to know which one turns on the light in the room, but the door is closed, and I can only open it once. How do you figure out which switch turns on the light?

Hint

Points: If you have solved the riddle: 1 point

Solution

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2/5 Pastime

Draw as many objects as you can using the circles. Click on the pencil icon indicating the yellow arrow to be able to draw on the screen.

Hint

Example

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Time limit: 2 minutes

Points: If you managed to draw fewer than 5 circles: 1 point. If you managed to draw between 5 and 15 circles: 2 points. If you managed to draw more than 15 circles: 3 points.

Solution

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3/5 Pastime

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Time limit: 2 minutes

We have 9 brains that form a square. Up to 8 lines with three brains in each line can be found. Is it possible to arrange the brains in 9 lines with 3 brains in each? And 10 lines with 3 brains in each?

Hint

You can drag each brain and use the pencil icon to draw the rows.

Points: If you get 9 lines: 1 point If you get 10 lines: 1 point If you get 9 and 10 lines: 2 points

Solution

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4/5 Pastime

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Click on Play and write down how many different uses you can think of for the object you’ve been given. You have 2 and a half minutes. Time starts now… GO!

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• TOOTHBRUSH| #FFCC99
• PEN| #94A89A
• SCISSORS| #CCFFFF
• UMBRELLA| #99CCFF
• KEY| #CC99FF
• SPONGE| #00CCFF

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How many uses have you been able to get?

If you got more than 5 uses: 1 point If you got more than 10 uses: 2 points

Solution

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5/5 Pastime

Find the right route to get to the end result.

You can help yourself with the pencil button in the upper right corner. This way you can mark your route.

Hint

Points: If you have found the correct route: 1 point

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Solution

Congratulations!

How many points have you scored?

5 - 6 points

3 - 4 points

+7 points

0 - 2 points

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Train your creativity

We’re all creative, even if we don’t always believe it. As Henry Ford used to say, ‘Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.’ It’s all about your mindset! You just need to practice. We’re here to help, so we recommend checking out our Creativity Training section with challenges and gamified activities designed just for you

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You're on the right track. Keep it up!

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Creativity runs through your veins!

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1/5 Pastime

I have 3 switches, and I want to know which one turns on the light in the room, but the door is closed, and I can only open it once. How do you figure out which switch turns on the light?

SOLUTION: First, you press the first switch, leave it on for enough time for the bulb to heat up, approximately 5 minutes, and then turn it off. Next, we press the second switch and open the door. If the bulb is off but warm, it will be the first switch. If the bulb is on, it will be the second switch, and if the bulb is off and cold, it will be the third switch.

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2/5 Pastime

Draw as many objects as you can using the circles. Click on the pencil icon indicating the yellow arrow to be able to draw on the screen.

Do you get another possible solution? Write to us at inncube@nttdata.com

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3/5 Pastime

We have 9 brains that form a square. Up to 8 lines with three brains in each line can be found. Is it possible to arrange the brains in 9 lines with 3 brains in each? And 10 lines with 3 brains in each? SOLUTION:

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4/5 Pastime

Click on each object to see the solution:

Chair

Scissors

Toothbrush

Sponge

Pen

Umbrella

Key

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5/5 Pastime

Find the right route to get to the end result. SOLUTION:

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Toothbrush

1. Cleaning small crevices: Use the bristles to clean grout lines, tile joints, or other tight spaces.
2. Polishing jewellery: Gently scrub jewellery with toothpaste or a mild cleaner to make it shine.
3. Cleaning kitchen appliances: Reach small parts of blenders, toasters, and other kitchen gadgets.
4. Scrubbing shoes: Clean the dirt and grime from the soles and seams of shoes.
5. Brushing eyebrows: Tame and shape eyebrows by brushing them into place.
6. Cleaning computer keyboards: Get between the keys to remove dust and crumbs.
7. Detailing car interiors: Clean the small, hard-to-reach areas in your car, like air vents and seams.
8. Cleaning bike chains: Remove mud and grime from bike chains and gears.
9. Nail cleaning: Scrub under and around nails to remove dirt.
10. Cleaning window tracks: Remove dirt and debris from the tracks of windows and sliding doors.

Key

1. Bottle opener: Use the edge of the key to pry open bottle caps.
2. Scraper: Scrape off labels or stickers from surfaces.
3. Letter opener: Slide the key along the top of an envelope to open it.
4. Mini screwdriver: Use the tip of the key to tighten or loosen small screws.
5. Box cutter: Slice through tape and cardboard on packages.
6. Emergency self-defence tool: Hold it between your fingers for protection.
7. Door wedge: Wedge it under a door to keep it slightly open.
8. Pry tool: Use it to open small objects or containers.
9. Marking tool: Scratch marks or lines on surfaces for measurement or cutting.
10. Thread cutter: Use the edge to cut threads or thin strings.

Scissors

1. Package opener: To open packages or wrappers.
2. Cable stripper: To remove the coating from cables.
3. Garden tool: To prune small plants.
4. Kitchen utensil: Cut food or open packaging.
5. Craft tool: Create figures and decorations on paper.
6. Improvised screwdriver: For small screws.
7. Bottle opener: Use the tip to open bottles.
8. Fabric cutter: For sewing or repairing clothes.
9. Emergency tool: Cut seatbelts.
10. Pencil sharpener: In the absence of a pencil sharpener.

Chair

1. Ladder: To reach objects in high places.
2. Coat stand: Hang clothes, bags, or accessories.
3. Makeshift table: To temporarily place objects.
4. Barricade: To block a door or path.
5. Plant stand: Place flowerpots on top.
6. Exercise base: For exercises like dips or step-ups.
7. Tent frame: Use several chairs to hold up a tarp.
8. Football goal: Along with another chair, as goalposts.
9. Footrest: To rest your legs.
10. Decorative item: Paint or decorate for a unique style.

Pen

1. Emergency stick: To dislodge keys or small items.
2. Short ruler: Measure small distances.
3. Seed planter tool: Make holes in the soil.
4. Lottery scratcher: Scratch lottery tickets.
5. Eyebrow brush: Use the lid as a brush.
6. Cat toy: Make them chase the lid.
7. Improvised prop: As a nail to temporarily fix something.
8. Phone stand: Create a stand with several pens.
9. Hair accessory: To hold hair in a bun.
10. Bookmark: As a page separator.

Sponge

1. Cleaning pad: For delicate surfaces.
2. Bath toy: For young children.
3. Paint applicator: For sponge painting techniques.
4. Needle holder: In sewing, as a pin cushion.
5. Aquarium filter: For small aquariums.
6. Moisture absorber: In enclosed spaces.
7. Cushion filler: Cut into pieces and use as filling.
8. Furniture protector: To prevent scratches on the floor.
9. Art tool: Create textures on ceramics.
10. Jewellery organiser: Place rings or earrings.

Umbrella

1. Sunshade: For sun protection.
2. Windshield: To block gusts of wind.
3. Tent frame: To hold up a tarp.
4. Landmark: To be seen in a crowd.
5. Photography stand: To diffuse flash light.
6. Clothes dryer: Hang wet clothes.
7. Baby walker: Use it as support for learning to walk.
8. Coat hanger: Hang clothes on the ribs.
9. Insect trap: Trap insects inside.
10. Garden decoration: Opened up as an ornament.