That means there are still 4 unused eggs left.
The correct answer is… 4 eggs!
Yes! You have four eggs left. This puzzle relies on the illusion of accumulation: our brains automatically add up actions as if they were always about different things. But here, everything could just as easily be about the same two eggs.
This isn’t a math problem. It’s a little test of logic and attention.
Why do so many people fall for it?
Because our brains like to work quickly. When faced with simple information, they automatically fill in the gaps. We imagine that cracked, fried, and eaten eggs are different from each other. But nothing in the sentence confirms this. And it’s precisely this ambiguity that makes the puzzle so effective.
A clever little challenge that can be shared freely.
This type of puzzle is excellent mental exercise. It encourages us to:
Read carefully (not diagonally)
Challenge our automatisms
Stimulate our logic without stress
Did you succeed on your first try? Or maybe you fell for it like so many others? Either way, it’s the perfect time to share this with those around you: smiles and discussions guaranteed!
Logic is like a muscle: the more you use it, the more efficient it becomes.
