Note: This is a re-post of something I wrote a while back. Readership was small then so I wanted to share it again now the site has grown.

I came across a unique page today. It’s called the Antiriddle Project.

“The goal of the Antiriddle project is to not only entertain those who enjoy intellectual challenges, but also to teach a certain degree of computer literacy and to foster a sense of cooperation in solving an issue.”

The riddles you are asked to solve are extremely involved and complex. The riddles can only be solved by using a computer and technology you can access through your web-browser.

From the site:

“Try to find a group of people to work with, solving all of the riddles on your own can be hell. Large community forums are usually the best places to advertise when looking for a group of other people to help you solve riddles. Solving in a group is more fun than solving on your own! Please remember though, that you don’t want to ruin the fun for everyone else: if you need help, give hints, or send a personal message to another user. Please, do not give out spoilers.

You will need to rely on external sources, such as search engines or online information databases, such as encyclopedias, translators and dictionaries. You will often need other programs, such as graphic editors, sound editors and text readers. Most of these programs should be available as freeware. Only programs that are deemed in common circulation are needed to solve these riddles.

Most of these riddles will require you to learn things which you previously did not know. Many of those that have made it this far have already learned how to view source code, how to alter address bars and how to see everything on a webpage. Though you may get frustrated, remember that none of these riddles are impossible and can always be solved. Try not to miss the obvious!”

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