Only a clever detective can find the culprit of this mind-bending mystery. trending

Brain teasers are extremely popular on the internet and fascinate millions with their mix of challenge and fun. These mind-bending puzzles test not only logic and observation skills, but also the patience and determination of the audience. From hidden objects to puzzles that require careful examination, brainteasers offer a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved. And now, a new puzzle is going viral, inviting readers to take on the role of detective in a snowy suburban mystery.

The mystery of a snowy day

The setup is simple: A burglary occurs on a snowy day, and all four suspects – Alex, Ben, Rick and Maria – claim to be at home when it happened.

But nothing comes to mind!

One of Alex, Ben, Rick and Maria is lying and the only clue is in the photo shared on

The photo shows four houses, each belonging to a different suspect. Every house and the cars in the driveways are covered in snow, but subtle details at the scene reveal who committed the theft.

It is up to you to identify the culprit by examining the clues in the image. Take a look at the picture below:

Solution

The brain teaser has gone massively viral on X, garnering over 2 million views per day. The general consensus on the social media platform was that Rick was a liar and a thief.

“Unlike the other three, Rick’s car had snow piled up under it; There was no snow under the cars because their vehicles were parked there, preventing snowfall. One X user commented that Rick should have left earlier, allowing the snow to accumulate in his absence.

Another person pointed out that Rick’s car accumulated slightly less snow than the other cars, indicating that it was not in the driveway the entire time.

“Rick was the only one with snow under the car, indicating that the ground was exposed. A thief and apparently only one person left the house,” one user said.