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The world’s shortest IQ test — just three questions — has gone viral and thousands are rushing to see if they are in the top 20 per cent.

A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

The Cognitive Reflection Test is made up of just three questions, and has been dubbed the 'world's shortest IQ test.'

Last year I wrote a post which used an obscure term from cognitive psychology and an obscure passage from The Bell Jar to make a confused point about something I didn't understand very well. I wasn't expecting this to go very far, but it got more interest than I expected, and some very thoughtful comments.…

Which full house should you choose to maximize your chances of winning?

Do you tend to follow your gut when faced with a new problem? Or do you take a methodical approach?

The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent

The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent