TED-Ed: Can you solve "Einstein's Riddle"? - Dan Van der Vieren

The video presents a complex riddle, often attributed to Albert Einstein, involving five houses with different characteristics. The viewer, acting as a detective, must use logic and deduction to solve the puzzle and identify the house with the stolen fish. The process involves organizing information in a grid and applying clues systematically. The video concludes by reflecting on the nature of logic puzzles and their similarity to solving equations with multiple variables. It also notes that the riddle is unlikely to have been written by Einstein due to the modern brands mentioned.

What is the main objective of the detective in the story?

List the different characteristics that each house owner has according to the clues.

How does the detective determine the color of the houses?

What clues lead to the conclusion that the Norwegian drinks water?

Explain the process of elimination used to identify the fish thief.

What role does trial and error play in solving the puzzle?

Discuss the relationship between logic puzzles and solving equations with multiple variables.