Ever seen a puzzle that looks easy but turns out to be anything but? That’s exactly what’s happening with the “Which cup gets the coffee first?” challenge. Coffee pours into a network of pipes, and four cups wait at the end. Your job? Pick which one fills first.
Here’s why it’s so tricky: our brains love shortcuts. We see Cup 4, closest to the source, and think, “That’s the one!” But the puzzle has a sneaky twist—blocked pipes. Cups 4, 5, and 7 are all sealed off, leaving Cup 9 as the only viable option.
The lesson? Speed isn’t always your friend. Taking an extra moment to study the whole picture can mean the difference between a wrong guess and the right answer. So next time you’re faced with a puzzle—or a problem—remember: slow and steady wins the race.
