Only 1 in 7 can get this riddle right on the first try: Figure out what’s the father’s fourth son’s name

I found this riddle earlier this week. Apparently, only 1 in 5 gets it right on the first try. I think that sounds a bit odd because it wasn’t that hard – but it really makes you think twice.

I guess that’s the way it is with a lot of these riddles and puzzles – either you get it right straight away, or you have to sit and ponder it for a good long while before finding the answer.

In any case, here’s the riddle:

Simon’s Dad has 4 sons;

March,

April,

and May –

but what is the fourth son’s name?

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The fourth son’s name is Simon. “Simon’s Dad has 4 sons…”, so that means Simon is one of the sons!