What do giant cat armies, Leonardo da Vinci, birthday cake, and the Trojan War all have in common? They’re part of this brain-busting riddle series meant to test your might and mettle, your cunning and concentration, your puzzling prowess! Do you have what it takes to solve them?
Curated by: TED-Ed (83 videos)
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-prisoner-hat-riddle-alex-gendler Want more? Try the buried treasure riddle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCeklW2e6_E You and nine other individuals have been captured by super-intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids eating highly logical and cooperative beings. Unfortunately, they’re not sure whether you qualify, so they decide to give you all a test. Can you solve this hat riddle? Alex Gendler shows how. Lesson by Alex Gendler, animation by Artrake Studio.