Riddles of the Day 25 Aug 2024 - 80 Riddles Picked For You!

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A Man Is Late For An Appointment And, In His Haste, Takes A Corner So Fast That Only Two Wheels Were On The Pavement

A man is late for an appointment and, in his haste, takes a corner so fast that only two wheels were on the pavement. A policeman is standing on the corner, but he did not give him a ticket. Why?

Think about the type of vehicle the man is driving...

He was on a motorcycle.

Ladies And Gentlemen…Liars!

A man and a woman are talking to each other. One of them is a brunette, while the other person is blond. The brunette says, "I'm a lady,". And the blond person says, "I'm a gentleman,". Assuming that at least one person is lying, can you guess who's who?

Think about the words "lady" and "gentleman" and how they relate to the hair colors mentioned...

If we suppose that only one person is lying, then the people would either be both ladies or both gentlemen, which contradicts the first statement. Therefore, both people lied; the woman has blond hair, while the man had brunette hair.

Who Hit The Singer?

One night, Reyanna-a young and famous singer who recorded her first album just a half a year ago-was invited to perform at a concert. When it was her turn to sing, the audience was extremely excited…but Reyanna never appeared on the stage; she was found in her dressing room, unconscious. Police officers questioned three other singers who had to perform that night. Maria: I'm new to show business, so I came up to Reyanna to ask for some advice, but I didn't hit her! Christina: My cousin is one of Reyanna's biggest fans; she's been listening to her for years! I've even gotten her autograph for her! Erica: I didn't even see Reyanna-I was too nervous to leave my dressing room to go on stage! Who hit Reyanna?

Think about who would have a motive to harm Reyanna, and what clues each singer's statement might be hiding...

It was Christina who hit Reyanna. She said that her cousin had been listening to Reyanna for YEARS, but the singer recorded her first album only six MONTHS ago.

Jean -- Rookie Bounty Hunter

It was during a television advertisement on the reality show "Dog the Bounty Hunter" that Jean first received her calling to become an actual bounty hunter. Immediately after viewing the ad, Jean stood up, walked directly to her car, and proceeded to drive to a rather seedy location where she felt certain she would be able to secure her first bounty. Fearlessly, Jean entered the location without weapons of any kind and without handcuffs, and yet, she was able to apprehend her intended target without causing any disturbance, and without encountering any physical resistance from her prey. What gave Jean the courage and the confidence to think she could handle the duties, dangers, and responsibilities associated with the bounty hunting profession?

Think about the "seedy location" Jean drove to and what kind of "target" she might be looking for...

As Jean was watching her favorite TV show “Dog the Bounty Hunter” one evening, a commercial for Bounty paper towels appeared. Jean remembered she had just used her last roll of paper towels earlier that day and had always wanted to try the Bounty brand, so she drove to a local mini-mart and picked up a roll to try it, to see if it was truly “The Quicker - Picker - Upper”.

Strange Happenings

A man is sitting in a room along with a group of mostly women. The man suddenly begins shouting out a list of letters and numbers, alternating between the two, (e.g., letter - number - letter - number - letter - number, etc.). This goes on for some time, with the man shouting, and those in attendance remaining silent. Eventually however, one of the women in the room shouts a one word response to the man, which causes some in the room to feel disappointment, while the woman who shouts out, feels happiness. What is happening here?

Think about a common social event where a group of people, mostly women, gather and a man plays a key role in it...

The man is calling a Bingo Game for a group of mostly women. The woman who shouts out says, "Bingo!", and feels happy, while the rest of the people feel disappointment.

Hidden Female Mystery Rhyme IV

Hidden in the poem below, a female's name you'll seek; just read and listen to the rhyme, but please, don't take a week! MYSTERY POEM: A camel is accustomed to dry and arid places; but since it has no social skills, it spits in people's faces! What is the female name you hear?

Pay close attention to the words that rhyme in the poem, especially the last words of each sentence.

MELISSA.

Name Three 1

Name three things that? 1. Are red 2. Can swim 3. Give off heat

Think about things that can be found in a fireplace or a campsite...

Answers may vary. 1. Apples, Roses, Stop Signs 2. Fish, Dogs, Snakes 3. Sun, Fire, Your body

Two Mothers And Two Daughters Go Shopping Riddle

Two mothers and two daughters go shopping. They have $21, which they split equally between them. How can this be possible?

Think about the relationships between the mothers and daughters... Are there any family connections that could make this scenario work?

There are three people. There was the Grandmother, her daughter, and the daughter's daughter. Therefore: they each get $7.

Kst In The Middle

Name an eight-letter word that has kst in the middle, in the beginning, and at the end. What is it?

Think about a word that can be read the same way forwards and backwards...

Inkstand - kst is in the middle. "In" is the beginning, and "and" ends the word.

Baby Boomers

Five baby boomer couples each have one child. Each child is a different age than any of the other children. Each child has a favorite toy which is different from any of the other children's favorite toys. Each family eats at only one fast food restaurant. No two women have the same name and no two men have the same name. The children's names are not known. The child who plays with trains is the youngest. Bill's child plays with a GI Joe. Julie's child likes Pokeman. Mike's family eats at Taco Bell. The family of the 4 year old likes Kentucky Fried Chicken. The oldest child is four years older than Marie's child. The child who plays with Barbie is 8 years old. The child with the age is in the middle, has a mother named Marie. The child in the family that eats at McDonalds has a two year age difference with Larry's child. Carol is the mother in the family that eats at Dairy Queen. The child that plays Nintendo likes Burger King. Steve's child is two years apart in age from the child of the family that eats at Kentucky Fried Chicken. The child that plays with trains is two years apart from the 6 year old. The child that eats at McDonalds is two years older or younger than Regina's child. Lisa's child is 10. Who is married to George?

Here's a hint to get you started: Focus on the ages of the children first. Use the clues about the ages to figure out the order of the children from youngest to oldest. The clues about the toys and restaurants will help you match the children with their parents.

Lisa is married to George, and their 10 year old plays with Nintendo. They like to eat at Burger King. The associations are: Child age 4, mother Regina, Father Larry, trains, KFC Child age 6, mother Julie, Father Steve, Pokeman, McDonalds Child age 8, mother Marie, Father Mike, Barbie, Taco Bell Child age 10, mother Lisa, Father George, Nintendo, Burger King Child age 12, mother Carol, Father Bill, GI Joe, Dairy Queen To solve, draw a grid with five rows and five columns. Across the top, above the columns, write Age, Mother, Father, Toy and Food. Figure out the known ages and write them in order in the first column. One child's age is unknown at first. However, once the youngest child is discovered (the one who plays with trains) it is then known that the oldest child is the child with the unknown age. Through additional clues, it is possible to determine that the oldest child is age 12. Take the clue, Lisa?s child is 10. In the mother column corresponding to the age 10, you would write LISA (Maybe circle it, because it is the correct answer.) In the mother column for every other age, write "not Lisa". Do this for each clue. If you know the answer because of a clue, write it in the appropriate column, and then be sure to write "not such and such" in all the other rows for that clue. For example, "The youngest child plays with trains", would result in "not trains" for any child you can tell isn?t the youngest, but you can?t write "trains" for any child, because you don?t know which child is the youngest at first. Eventually, you may find that "mother not Marie" is on every line except one, and then you would know that Marie is the mother on the empty line.

Ten Birds

There are ten birds sitting on a fence. You shoot one. How many are left?

Think about the word "shoot" having multiple meanings...

None are left. All the others are scared away because of the gunshot.

I'm Invisible To The Eye

I'm invisible to the eye. I can never die but without me, you will die. People keep me in jars and boxes but when will they realize that I'm as close as thin air. I'm never easy to be found but sometimes caught lurking around. What am I?

"Think about something that is essential for human survival, yet it's not a living thing and can't be seen with the naked eye. It's often stored in containers, but it's also all around us, and sometimes it can be felt or sensed, even if it can't be directly seen."

Your soul.

I Sizzle Like Bacon

I can sizzle like bacon, I am made with an egg, I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg, I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole, I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole. What am I?

Think about something that's often associated with breakfast, has a structural component, and can be found in various lengths...

I'm a snake.

Chicken At The Beach

What do you call a chicken with bad sunburn?

Think about a common phrase used to describe someone who has gotten too much sun...

Fried Chicken.

May The Force Be Withoh Come On Who Doesn't Know That

What does Darth Vader use instead of a credit card?

"The Force is strong with this payment method..."

PayPalpatine.

Why Can't A Herd Of Elephants Ever Get Really Clean?

Why can't a herd of elephants ever get really clean?

Because they can't take off their trunks.

What Did Obi-Wan Say To Anakin During The Fancy Banquet

What did Obi-Wan say to Anakin during the fancy banquet?

Use the forks (force).

Upside Down Flying Turkey

What does a turkey do when it flys upside down?

Think about the physical characteristics of a turkey and how they might relate to flying...

It gobbles up.

Medical Elephant Joke

What do you call an elephant's skin doctor?

Think about a profession that deals with skin, and add a "tusk"-worthy twist!

A pachydermatologist!

Who Took The Money?

Someone stole $20 off your desk at school. You find 4 suspects: Gina, Kelly, Peter, and Liam. You ask them all about the money: Gina: Hey, I didn't take it! Kelly: I'm pretty sure Peter took it! Peter: No way! Kelly is lying! Liam: Gina's telling the truth! One of these people is telling the truth. Who took your money?

Gina took the money. She, Kelly, and Liam are lying while Peter is telling the truth. If any of the other people had taken it, then there would be only 1 liar and 3 people telling the truth.

There Is A Lamp Inside A Photography Darkroom. When The Darkroom Door Is Closed, It Is Impossible To Tell From Outside

There is a lamp inside a photography darkroom. When the darkroom door is closed, it is impossible to tell from outside the room whether or not the lamp is on. There are two switches outside the door of the darkroom. One or both of the switches may control the lamp. It also could be that neither of the switches controls the lamp. All you know is that the light bulb is currently off and that the lamp and bulb are in working condition. The darkroom door is closed and once you open the door you cannot touch either of the switches. If you can only open the dark room door one time, how can you tell which switches, if any, control the lamp?

Here's a hint: Think about how you can use the switches to create a sequence of events that will give you the most information about the lamp's state when you open the door. Consider flipping one or both switches before opening the door, and think about what you can infer from the lamp's state when you finally see it.

Turn the first switch on and leave it on for ten minutes. After ten minutes, turn that switch off and turn the second switch on. Open the darkroom door, and lightly (in case it is hot) touch the bulb. If the lamp is on, and the bulb is quite hot, both switches work the lamp. If the lamp is on, and the bulb is cool, the second switch controls the lamp. If the lamp is off, and the bulb is hot, switch one controls the lamp. If the lamp is off, and the bulb is cool, neither switch controls the lamp.

Which One To Light First?

Ronald is a chef. He is going to cook a meal. He has three stoves in front of him-a gas stove, a wood stove, and a coal stove–but he only has one match. What should Ronald light first?

Think about what you need to light in order to light any of the stoves...

Ronald should light the match first because the match needs to be lit up before he can light up anything else. After all, I never said that the match was lit in the first place!

The Envelopes

I have three envelopes, into one of them I put a $20 note. I lay the envelopes out on a table in front of me and allow you to pick one envelope. You hold but do not open this envelope. I then take one of the envelopes from the table, demonstrate to you that it was empty, screw it up and throw it away. The question is would you rather stick with the envelope you have selected or exchange it for the one on the table. Why? What would be the expected value to you of the exchange?

Hint: Think about the probability of the $20 note being in each envelope initially, and how that probability changes when one envelope is eliminated. It's not 50/50!

The answer might seem a little counter intuitive at first but we'll see... The short answer is that it is in your advantage to exchange. But why? Well initially there was a 1/3 chance that you were holding the envelope with the note in it and a 2/3 chance that the note was on the table. This is still the case after one of the envelopes on the table has been removed, there is still a 1/3 chance that you have the note and a 2/3 chance of it being on the table. If this is confusing then it may help to think that the questioner knows which envelope the $20 note is in, though in practice it doesn't actually matter. The questioner would always be able to demonstrate that the note was not in one of the envelopes on the table regardless of where the note was, so the fact that he was able to do this changes nothing. Consider a different example.... Say there are a 1000 envelopes on the table, 1 with a note inside. You pick 1 envelope, the chance that this has the note in it is clearly 1/1000, where as the chance that it is still on the table is 999/1000. Odds are its on the table. Now the questioner could, assuming he can remember where the note is demonstrate to you that the note is not in 998 of the envelopes on the table. In this case nothing would have happened to change the fact that there is only a 1/1000 chance of you having the note. That is why you exchange. What is the value of the exchange? Simply before the exchange you have 1/3 of $20 and afterwards you will have 2/3 of $20, ie the advantage to you is about $6.66

A Large Truck

A large truck is crossing a bridge 1 mile long. The bridge can only hold 14000 lbs, which is the exact weight of the truck. The truck makes it half way across the bridge and stops. A bird lands on the truck. Does the bridge collapse?

Think about the weight of the bird, but also think about the distribution of the truck's weight on the bridge...

No, it does not collapse. Because it has driven a half mile - you would subtract the gas used from the total weight of the truck.

Even Seven

How do you make the number 7 even without addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division?

Think about the way the number 7 is represented...

Drop the "S" and "seven" becomes "even".

A Professional Fisherman Caught 30 Fish During A 5-day Tournament. Each Day, He Caught Three More Fish

A professional fisherman caught 30 fish during a 5-day tournament. Each day, he caught three more fish than the day before. How many fish did the fisherman catch on the first day?

Think about a pattern of increasing numbers, where each number is 3 more than the previous one. Can you find the first number in that pattern that adds up to 30 when summed over 5 days?

He didn't catch any fish the first day, but he caught 3 on the second day, 6 on the third day, 9 on the fourth day and 12 on the fifth day.

One Fourth Of The Population Of A Newly Discovered Planet Have 4 Legs Riddle

One-fourth of the population of a newly discovered planet has 4 legs while the rest have two legs. There are 60 legs in total. What is the population of the newly discovered planet?

Think about the total number of legs: if one-fourth of the population has 4 legs, that means the rest (three-fourths) have 2 legs. Can you set up an equation using "L" for the total population and "4L/4" for the number of 4-legged creatures?

4 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10 legs and 4 inhabitants. Repeat this six times to use up all 60 legs and you end up with 24 total inhabitants.

Odd Brick Out

Jack has 8 bricks 7 of them weights the same amount and one is slightly heavier. Using a balance scale, how can Jack find the heavier brick in two weighings?

Think about dividing the bricks into three groups of 2, 2, and 4...

First he split them in to piles of 3, 3, and 2 bricks. Then he weighs both groups of 3 with each other. If they balance he knows the brick is one of the 2 unweighed bricks and he can weigh them to find the heaver one. If the the stacks of 3 bricks do not balance, he will weigh 2 of the 3 bricks. If they balance he will know the brick left unweighed is heavier, or if they do not balance, he will find the heavier one.

What Two Whole, Positive Numbers Have A One-digit Answer When Multiplied

What two whole, positive numbers have a one-digit answer when multiplied and a two-digit answer when added?

Think about the smallest possible one-digit product...

1 and 9.

What Kind Of Running Means Walking

What kind of running means walking?

Think about a type of "running" that is often associated with a specific place or event, rather than a physical activity.

Running out of gas!

Dead Man

There lived a man in a house and everytime he went to bed he turned on the light. One night, the man forgot to turn on the light. The next day he read the paper and killed himself. Why?

The hint is: Think about the man's profession...

The man lived in a lighthouse. He forgot to turn on the light and a ship crashed. The next morning he read in the paper that the ship crashed and killed himself because he felt guilty.

X The Mysterious

A man is found dead at the end of an alley. A detective who enters the scene sees the letter X and immediately knows who killed the man and why. How did the detective know?

The detective was familiar with the local chess club that met in a building at the end of the alley...

This was a bowling alley, and the man who died was a pin spotter. A player had a strike and was to bowl again, but he bowled too soon before the pin spotter was clear. The X is on the score sheet and this tells the detective the name of the bowler.

Why Was The Broom Late?

Why was the broom late?

"Think about the broom's 'job' and what might slow it down..."

It overswept.

What Did Sir Lancelot Wear To Bed

What did Sir Lancelot wear to bed?

Think about the famous legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table... and consider the word "wear" in a more literal sense.

A knight gown!

There Is A Bus Full Of People Travelling

There is a bus full of people travelling to San Francisco and no one gets off the bus throughout the journey. But when it gets to the other side there is not a single person left. How is this possible?

Think about the purpose of the bus and the type of people on it...

They are all married.

Hair Cut

How does the moon cut his hair?

Think about the moon's "appearance" and how it "changes" over time...

E-clipse it!

Stupid Riddle

How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?

Think about the state of the egg before it's dropped...

Concrete floors are very hard to crack.

Mummy Rock Riddle

In Ancient Egypt, what music did the mummies like most?

Wrap your head around this: it's a type of music that's often associated with the dead...

Wrap Music.

A Man Takes A Basketball And Throws It As Hard As He Can

A man takes a basketball and throws it as hard as he can. There is nothing in front, behind, or on either side of him, and yet, the ball comes back and hits him square in the face. How can this be?

Think about the environment the man is in...

He threw the ball straight up in the air.

Why Won't A Leopard Take A Bath With You?

Why won't a leopard take a bath with you?

It doesn't want to come out spotless.

What Grows Under Your Nose Riddle

What grows under your nose?

Tulips (Two Lips).

Why Was The Cat Thrown Out Of The Card Game?

Why was the cat thrown out of the card game?

Because he was a Cheetah!

King Kong

What business is King Kong in?

The Monkey Business.

How Are People Like Animals

How are people like animals?

Think about the way people behave when they're hungry...

We have bare (bear) feet, frogs in our throats, calves in our legs and bull on our tongues.

Moon And Dollar

Why is the moon like a dollar?

Because it has four quarters.

Robots Shave Riddle

How does a robot shave?

With a laser blade.

I'm Essential To Most Flight, But Can't Fly On My Own. What Am I?

I'm essential to most flight, But can't fly on my own. What am I?

Think about something that's crucial for an aircraft to take to the skies, yet it itself is grounded...

Feathers.

Tennis Players

Why were the tennis players arrested?

Think about the "serve" in tennis...

Because they had racquets.

Bubble Bruise

Why is a bubble like a bruise?

Think about what happens to both bubbles and bruises over time...

Because it comes from a blow.

Vampires Money

What kind of money do vampires use?

Think "blood" relatives in the financial world...

Blood money!

Next Letter

What is the next letter? W, I, T, N, ..?

Think about the first letter of a word that is often used to ask a question...

L!

You Answer Me, Although I Never Ask You Questions

You answer me, although I never ask you questions. What am I?

A telephone.

Six Then Twelve

I am six letters. When you take one away I am twelve. What am I?

Think about a common unit of measurement...

The word Dozens.

I Am The Beginning Of Sorrow, And The End Of Sickness.

I am the beginning of sorrow and the end of sickness. You cannot express happiness without me, yet I am in the midst of crosses. I am always in risk, yet never in danger. You may find me in the sun, but I am never out of darkness. What am I?

Think about a single letter that can be found in many words related to the descriptions given...

The letter S.

When I Point Up It's Bright, But When I Point Down It's Dark

When I point up it's bright, but when I point down it's dark. What am I?

Think about something you might find in a room, and how its direction can affect the amount of light around it...

A Light Switch.

You Can't See Me But I Can See You Riddle

You can't see me, but I can see you; To be more specific, I see through. What am I?

Think about something that is transparent, yet allows you to see through it...

An X-Ray.

Beauty After The Storm

Violet, indigo, blue and green, yellow, orange, and red; are the colors you have seen after the storm has fled. What am I?

Think about something that appears in the sky after a storm, and its colors match the ones mentioned in the riddle...

I am a Rainbow.

Greedy Lust

Poke your fingers in my eyes and I will open wide my jaws. Linen cloth, quills, or paper, my greedy lust devours them all. What am I?

Think about a common office tool that's often associated with writing and paperwork, but can also be a bit "hungry" for certain materials...

Shears, or scissors.

Tiny Word

I am in a Tiny word. If you remove me I become metal. What am I?

Think about a tiny word that contains a letter that, when removed, would leave a word related to metal...

The letter Y. Remove the letter "y" from the word "tiny" and you get the word "tin" which is made from metal.

To Cut Things Up Is My Fate

My teeth are sharp, my back is straight, to cut things up it is my fate. What am I?

Think about something you might find in a kitchen, used for preparing food...

A Saw.

I'm First Found In Caves, Now Prolific Online; I'm A Depiction, A Drawing

I'm first found in caves, now prolific online; I'm a depiction, a drawing, a symbol, or sign. I'll convey whichever mood you could wish; or for that matter, a fist, flask, or fish. What am I?

Think about ancient forms of communication that have evolved into modern digital expressions, and consider the versatility of a particular representation that can convey a wide range of emotions and objects.

An emoji.

Rain Forest Pet

I change when scared. I'm in a popular movie. My tounge is long. What am I?

Think reptilian...

A chameleon.

The Marks By My Whole Might Get Me Caught

My second is performed by my first, and, it is thought, a thief by the marks of my whole might be caught. What am I?

Think about something you might find at a crime scene, and how it's created...

A Footstep.

Four Legs Night Owl Brain Teazer

I have four legs but no tail. Usually I am heard only at night. What am I?

Think about something you might find in a bedroom, and the sound it makes when people are asleep...

A Frog.

What Starts With A T Ends With A T And Has T In It

What starts with a T, ends with a T and has T in it?

Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and it's used for a specific task...

A teapot.

Capturing Light

We capture light, and yet we don't. We reflect rays of sun, and yet we don't. Without us all the world is gray and dull for everyone. What are we?

Think about something that can be found in the eyes, but not in the sense of capturing or reflecting light in a literal sense...

Colors.

You Enjoy That?

A man goes out drinking every night, returning to his home in the wee hours of every morning. No matter how much he drinks, he never gets a hangover. This drink is very well known, but is rarely consumed, served warm and taken straight from its source. The man is a sucker for a free drink, especially since he can't live without it. What is his favorite drink?

Think about a daily routine that involves a "drink" that's essential for survival, and the "source" is something you might find in every home...

Blood, he's a vampire!

The Hat Riddle

Riddle me this. Riddle me that.  It's over your head,  yet under your hat. What is it?

Think about something that can be physically above your head, yet also referenced or represented on your hat...

Your hair.

What's More Precious Than Rubies, More Lasting Than Gold

What's more precious than rubies, more lasting than gold, what can never be traded stolen, or sold, what comes with great effort, takes time but then once yours will serve you again and again?

Think about something that is often earned, rather than bought, and is unique to each individual...

Knowledge.

The Biggest NWhat Is The Biggest Thing You Ever Seen But It Doesn't Have A Shadowon Shadow

What is the biggest thing you saw but it doesn't have a shadow?

Think about something that is massive, yet intangible...

The sun.

You Serve It But Can't Eat It Riddle

What do you serve that you can't eat?

Think about a place where people often gather, and the answer is something that's "on the table"...

A tennis ball.

What Has Four Faces, But Is Not A Square Or Rectangle

What has four faces, but is not a square or rectangle?

Think about something you might find on a city street or in a public park, and consider the different "faces" it might have...

Mt. Rushmore.

What Did The Two Dolphins Say After Not Seeing Each Other For So Long

What did the two dolphins say after not seeing each other for so long?

"Think about a common greeting, but with a fin-tastic twist!"

"Long time no sea."

When You Don't Know What I Am, I Am Something. When You Know What I Am, I Am Nothing. What Am I?

When you don't know what I am, I am something. When you know what I am, I am nothing. What Am I?

Think about a situation where your understanding or knowledge of something changes its significance or existence...

The answer was what that question was! The answer would be a riddle! a riddle would be nothing if you knew it and if you dunt know the answer to the riddle, it's still something.

How Did The Barber Win The Race?

How did the barber win the race?

He was a cut above the rest!

He used a short-cut!

What Has A Bottom At The Top

What has a bottom at the top?

Think about something you might find on a table or a desk, and look at it from a different perspective...

Your legs!

Stinks Either Way

It is said among my people that some things are improved by death. Tell me, what stinks while living, but in death, smells good?

A Pig.

What Gets Bigger The More You Take Away

What gets bigger the more you take away?

Think about something that has a "hole" in it...

A hole.

Beautiful Sound

What do angels sing in the shower?

Soul.

Lewis Carroll

A riddle in which the answer is a 6 letter word. A monument - men all agree - am I in all sincerity. Half cat, half hindrance made. If head and tail removed should be, then most of all you strengthen me; replace my head, then stand you see on which my tail is laid. What is it?

Think about a structure that people often agree to visit or admire, and consider how the words "head" and "tail" might have different meanings in this context.

A Tablet.