What kind of goose fights with snakes?
Think about a type of goose that's not a living creature...
A mongoose.
I run all around the pasture but never move. What am I?
Think about something that defines the boundary of a pasture, but remains stationary...
A fence.
I reach for the sky, but clutch to the ground; sometimes I leave, but I am always around. What am I?
Think about something that has roots that dig deep into the earth, but also has parts that stretch upwards towards the sky...
I am Tree.
What question can someone ask all day long, always get completely different answers, and yet all the answers could be correct?
Think about a question that is often asked in everyday conversations, and the answer can vary greatly depending on the person, location, and situation...
"What time is it?"
What can you hold in your right hand, but not in your left?
Think about something that is dependent on the perspective or orientation of your body...
Your left hand!
What has wheels and flies, but it is not an aircraft?
Think about something you might find in a garage or a driveway, and it's not just for transportation...
A garbage truck.
What two things can you never eat for breakfast?
Think about the words that come before "breakfast" in a typical morning routine...
Lunch and dinner.
I act like a cat, I look like a cat, Yet I am not a cat. What am I?
Think about something that mimics a cat's behavior and appearance, but isn't a living creature...
Kitten.
Why does the teacher wear sunglasses when she comes to the class?
"Think about what's happening in the classroom, and what the teacher might be 'eeing'..."
Because the students are bright.
I am wet when drying. What am I?
Think about something you use to dry yourself or things, but it gets wet in the process...
A towel.
I'm found in socks, scarves, and mittens. I'm found in the paws of playful kittens. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with warmth and coziness, and is commonly found in clothing items that keep us warm, as well as in the playful behavior of kittens.
Yarn.
What has a foot on each side and one in the middle?
Think about something you might find on a desk or a table, used for holding or displaying things...
A yardstick.
Which one of Santa's reindeer can you see in outer space?
Look to the stars for a celestial body that shares a name with one of Santa's reindeer...
Comet.
What food lives at the beach?
Think about a type of food that is often associated with the beach, and has a shell that protects it...
A sand-wich.
You have 5 kids and you have to get them all into a car. Tommy and Timmy are twins but they fight so they can't sit together. Sarah and Sally fight too, so they can't sit together. Max fights with his sisters so he can only sit by his brothers. There are 5 seats side by side and you have to put them in order. How would you seat the kids, so that everyone is happy?
Think about "sandwiching" the troublemakers between those who get along!
Sarah, Tommy, Max, Timmy, and then Sally.
If 5 cats catch 5 mice in 5 minutes, how long will it take one cat to catch a mouse?
Think about the relationship between the number of cats and the time it takes to catch the mice...
Five minutes.
What asks no questions but requires many answers?
Think about something you encounter daily, where you provide lots of responses, but it never asks you anything...
A doorbell.
A farmer in California owns a beautiful pear tree. He supplies the fruit to a nearby grocery store. The store owner has called the farmer to see how much fruit is available for him to purchase. The farmer knows that the main trunk has 24 branches. Each branch has exactly 12 boughs and each bough has exactly 6 twigs. Since each twig bears one piece of fruit, how many plums will the farmer be able to deliver?
The answer is not what you think it is... Pay close attention to the type of fruit mentioned in the question!
None. A pear tree does not bear plums.
I run in and out of town all day and night. What am I?
Think about something that constantly moves in and out of a town's boundaries, serving a purpose for its residents...
A road.
A magician was boasting one day about how long he could hold his breath underwater. His record was 6 minutes. A kid that was listening said, "That's nothing, I can stay underwater for 10 minutes using no type of equipment or air pockets!" The magician told the kid if he could do that, he'd give him $10,000. The kid did it and won the money. Can you figure out how?
Think about the words "underwater" and "no type of equipment or air pockets"... are they being used in the most obvious way?
The kid filled a glass of water and held it over his head for 10 minutes.
What kind of candy would a prisoner want before he is executed?
A sweet and sinister riddle! Here's a hint: Think about the prisoner's situation and what might be a clever play on words...
A Life Saver.
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gentle creature...
A gummy Bear.
Which one of Santa's reindeer is the fastest?
Think about the names of Santa's reindeer and look for a clever play on words...
Dasher.
I have a head and a tail but no body... What am I?
Think about something you might find in your pocket or purse, and is often used to make purchases...
A coin.
If fish lived on land, where would they live?
Think about a type of dwelling that is often associated with water, but could also exist on land...
In Finland.
What did the triangle say to the circle?
Think about a common phrase people use to express their feelings, and how the triangle's shape might relate to that phrase...
You’re pointless.
A plane crashed between the border of Canada and America. Where do you bury the survivors?
You don't bury them...
They are survivors, you don't bury them.
A farmer has twenty sheep, ten pigs, and ten cows. If we call the pigs cows, how many cows will he have?
Think about the power of words and how they can be used to manipulate our perception of reality. The answer is not a simple arithmetic calculation...
Ten Cows. We can call the pigs cows but it doesn't make them cows.
A slender body, a tiny eye, no matter what happens, I never cry. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, used for a specific task, and its "eye" is a small opening...
A needle.
Why are Christmas trees bad at knitting?
Think about the physical characteristics of a Christmas tree...
Because they always drop their needles.
What has toes but no feet or legs?
Think about something you might find in a garden or a park, and it's not a living thing...
Toma-toes.
What four-legged animal can jump higher than a house?
Think about the question carefully... it's not asking about the animal's physical ability to jump, but rather...
Any. Houses can't jump.
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!
What is the hardest key to turn?
Think about a type of "key" that's not typically associated with unlocking doors...
A don-key
What is the longest word in the dictionary?
Think about the question itself...
Smiles (there is a mile between the two S's)
There is a clerk at the butcher shop, he is five feet ten inches tall, and he wears size 13 sneakers. He has a wife and 2 kids. What does he weigh?
"Look for a answer that is not a numerical value..."
Meat.
You go at red but stop at green. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a road or highway...
Watermelon! You eat the red part, and you stop eating at the green part.
What is faster hot or cold?
Think about how we typically perceive and measure speed in everyday life...
Hot, you can easily catch a cold.
What happened to the broken-down frog?
Think about a common phrase people use when something or someone is not functioning properly...
It got toad (towed) away.
Pick a number from 1-10, multiply it by 2, add ten, divide it by 2, now subtract the number that you have from the number you picked. What is it?
The hint is: Think about what happens to the original number throughout the process...
Do you have 5?
Why do skeletons go on vacations alone?
Think about what skeletons lack, and how that might relate to traveling with others...
Because they have no-body to go with.
I pass before the sun, yet make no shadow. What am I?
Think about something that moves quickly, is often associated with the sun, and doesn't have a physical presence...
The wind.
What relation would your father's sister's sister-in-law be to you?
Think about the family connections... your father's sister is your...
This person would be your mother.
Where do you take a sick pirate ship?
Think about a common phrase used when someone is feeling unwell, and replace a key word with a nautical term...
To the dock!
What do you call a person who is afraid of Santa Claus?
Think about a common phobia and how it relates to the jolly old man in red...
Claus-traophobic.
Where can you learn to make ice cream?
Sweet treats await! Think about a place where you can "cool" down and learn something new...
In sundae school.
What jack has a head but no body?
Think about something you might find in a deck of cards...
Jack-o-lantern.
Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Think about the levels of education...
Because he wanted to go to high school.
When was the latest year that is the same upside down?
Think about the symmetry of numbers...
1961.
What question can never be answered with a Yes?
Think about a question that is asking for a confirmation, but the answer would be a contradiction if it were "Yes"...
Are you asleep?
How can you tell the difference between dogs and trees?
Think about the way you would typically interact with each one...
By their bark.
How many of each type of animal did Moses take on the Ark?
Think biblical figures, but not the one you'd expect...
None, it was Noah.
I scream, You scream, We all scream. For what?
Think about a common treat that's often enjoyed in the summer...
Ice cream.
I walked through a field of wheat, I picked up something good to eat, It was white and had no bone, In twenty-one days it walked alone. What did I pick up?
Think about a common farm product that fits the description, and consider the life cycle of the object you're thinking of...
An Egg.
Why couldn't Goldilocks sleep?
Think about the three things Goldilocks tried before settling down to rest...
Because of nightbears.
How do you make a poisonous snake cry?
Think about a common phrase people use to express sadness, and how you might "make" someone do that...
Take aways it rattle.
Mr. Blue lives in a blue house, Mrs. Pink lives in a pink house and Mr. Red lives in a red house. Who lives in the White House?
Think about a very important person in the United States...
The President.
No matter how smart you are, there is one thing you will always overlook. What is it?
Think about something that is always "behind" you, no matter how hard you try to focus on it...
Your own nose.
When I point up it's bright, but when I point down it's dark. What am I?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a pencil case, and how its direction can affect what you see...
A Light Switch.
What animal keeps the best time?
Think about an animal that is often associated with a daily routine or schedule...
A Watchdog.
The things I bite, they don't bleed, I don't bite until you push me; I bring my victims together each time I bite, But they'll come undone if you pull it just right. What am I?
Think about something you use every day, often without even realizing it...
A Stapler.
If you have two coins which total 35 cents and one of the coins is not a dime, what are the two coins?
Think about the possibilities for the other coin... it's not a dime, but it could be a coin that's often paired with a dime to make a common amount.
A quarter and a dime. One coin is not a dime, but the other one is.
What has one eye but cannot see?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and it's used for a very specific task...
A needle.
A boy fell off of a 100 foot ladder, but he did not get hurt. How is this possible?
He was standing on the ground when he fell off.
He was only on the first step.
Everyone has it but no one can lose it. What is it?
Think about something that is inherent to every person, something that is a part of who they are, and cannot be taken away or misplaced...
A shadow.
It is bigger than a grey elephant yet weighs nothing. What is it?
Think about something that can be enormous in size or scope, but has no physical presence or mass...
The elephants shadow.
I am served at a table, In gatherings of two or four; Served small, white and round. You'll love some, And that's part of the fun. What am I?
Think about a common social activity where people gather around a table, and a crucial element that adds to the enjoyment of the occasion...
Ping Pong Balls.
How do monkeys make toast?
Think about a common kitchen appliance that starts with the same letter as the animal in the riddle...
They put it under the g'rilla
Why did the outlaw steal the deck of cards?
Think about what's missing in a deck of cards that the outlaw might want to take...
He heard there were 13 diamonds in it.
It shouts along the street, hasn't any lungs, It tugs at leaves and hurls them at people old and young. What is it?
Think about something that makes a loud noise, moves things around, and is often associated with autumn...
The Wind.
What kind of key do you use on Thanksgiving?
Think about the food traditionally served on Thanksgiving...
A Turkey.
It floats like a log. It looks like a log. But it isn't a log. What is it?
Think about something that resembles a log in appearance and buoyancy, but serves a very different purpose...
An alligator.
How do spiders communicate?
Vibrations speak louder than words...
Through the worldwide web.
Where do bedtime books sleep?
Think about where you usually find bedtime books when they're not being read...
Under their covers.
What is the best present you can receive for Christmas?
Think about something that is often associated with the holiday season, but isn't a physical gift that you can wrap up and put under the tree...
A broken drum. You just can't beat it!
What's a Jedi's favorite car?
May the "force" be with you... think about a car model that "sounds" like a Jedi's title!
A toy-yoda.
You're in a room and there is a ghost in the room, but you're the only one in the room. How is this possible?
Think about the meaning of the word "ghost"... is it always a supernatural entity?
You're the ghost.
If it takes 5 microwaves 5 minutes to cook 5 chickens, how long does it take 100 microwaves to cook 100 chickens?
Think about the role of the microwaves in the cooking process...
5 minutes. We can assume that one chicken is placed in each microwave and that each chicken takes 5 minutes to cook.
Where do baby ghosts go while their parents work?
"Think about a common childcare solution, but with a spooky twist..."
To day scare!
Where do you take a sick boat?
Think about a place where you would take a vehicle that's not feeling well, but replace "vehicle" with "boat"...
To the dock!
What do you call a fruit that is never alone?
Think about a fruit that often grows in clusters or bunches...
A pear.
What can fill a room but take up no space?
Think about something that can be present in a room, yet doesn't occupy any physical space... It's more of a feeling or an atmosphere...
Light.
On Christmas Eve, when Santa leaves his workshop at the North Pole, what direction does he travel?
Think about where Santa is heading...
South. If you're on the North Pole the only direction you can go is south.
How does the gingerbread man make his bed?
Think about the gingerbread man's edible nature and how it might relate to making his bed...
With cookie sheets.
Where do cows go to dance?
Think about a type of event where cows might gather, and the word "moo" might be involved...
The Meatball.
A man walks into a bar and immediately falls unconscious. Why?
The man was already unconscious when he walked into the bar...
It was an iron bar!
Your mom has 4 kids, one named North, another called South, and one East. What is the last child's name?
Your name, it's your mom, you're one of the 4 children!
I have four legs but never walk I may be covered in flowers but have no soil I hold food three times a day but never eat a meal. What am I?
A table.
How many bricks does it take to complete a brick building?
One brick.
All the electricity was out in town and none of the street lights or traffic signals had power. A dark limousine was cruising down the newly paved blacktop, with its headlights off. A young boy dressed totally in black (with no reflectors) stepped out to cross the street. The moon wasn't out and the boy had no flashlight, yet the driver stopped to let the boy cross the street. How did the driver see the boy?
The driver saw the boy because it was during the daylight hours.
When is homework not homework?
Think about a situation where you're doing homework, but it's not actually homework...
When it's done at school.
How can you say rabbit without using the letter R?
Think about how you might describe a rabbit without actually saying the word...
Bunny.
What instrument does a skeleton play?
Think about the skeleton's body parts...
Trombone.
What has a heart but no other organs?
Think about something you might find in a deck...
A deck of cards!
A girl came running home crying because her boyfriend broke up with her. When she got home, she broke her phone and all of the pictures that had her boyfriend in it. What broke first?
Think about the order of events...
Her heart because of her boyfriend.
Where does a snowman keep his money?
Think about a part of the snowman's body that's cold, but also a common place to store valuables...
In a snow bank.
What falls often but never gets hurt?
Think about something that is commonly associated with gravity, yet it doesn't have the capacity to feel pain...
Snow.
Jason is lying dead. He has an iron bar across his back and some food lying in front of him. How did Jason meet his sorry end?
Think about a common activity people do every day, and how it could go terribly wrong if you're not careful...
He is a mouse caught in a mousetrap.
You're sitting down for breakfast and realize you have 4 bagels left. You know you'll run out in four days so you cut them in half. How many bagels do you have now?
Think about the action of "cutting in half" rather than the quantity of bagels...
4 Bagels.
You give someone a dollar. You are this person's brother, but the person is not your brother. How can that be?
Think about family relationships beyond just siblings...
It's your sister!
Why are teddy bears never hungry?
Think about the name...
Because they are stuffed.
What happened to Einstein when he took a shower?
Think about the concept of "mass" in physics...
He was brain-washed.
Joe is turning 17 this year, yet he turned 16 yesterday. How is this possible?
Think about the timing of Joe's birthday celebrations...
Joe's birthday is on December 31, the last day of the year. The current day was January 1st of the next year.
I start with the letter e, I end with the letter e. I contain only one letter, Yet I am not the letter e! What am I?
Think about a word that refers to a concept or a quantity, rather than a physical object. It's something you might find in a dictionary or a math book.
An Envelope.
To you, rude would I never be, Though I flag my tongue for all to see. What am I?
Think about a common object that has a "tongue" and is often associated with communication, but in a polite and respectful manner...
A dog!
What color is the wind?
Think about something that is invisible, yet can be felt...
Blew.
What fruit has its seeds on the outside?
Think about a fruit that's often red, juicy, and perfect for snacking...
A strawberry! A strawberry is the only fruit that wears its seeds on the outside.
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
Think about where the feathers are most likely to be concentrated on a turkey...
The outside.
How many hairs are in a bunny rabbit's tail?
Think about the word "bunny" and what it implies about the type of rabbit we're talking about...
None. They are all outside.
One lady ordered a fast delivery pizza and her order came the next year. How is this possible?
Think about the timing of her order...
She ordered the pizza for New Year's Day.
Why do dragons sleep all day?
Think about a common phrase people use to describe a long, restful sleep...
So they can hunt knights! Play on the words "night" and "knight".
If a dog is tied to a piece of rope that is 6m long, how can he reach a bone that is 7m away?
Think outside the rope!
The other end is not tied to anything.
Stranger: Does your dog bite? Farmer: Nope. All of a sudden the dog bites the stranger on the leg. Yet the farmer was telling the truth! How can this be?
Think about the pronouns...
It was not the farmers dog! hahahaha
When it's alive we sing, when it is dead we clap our hands. What is it?
Think about a celebratory occasion where music and applause are involved...
A birthday candle.
Why should you never iron a 4-leaf clover?
Think about the phrase "press your luck"...
You don't want to press your luck!
It doesn't bark, it doesn't bite but it still won't let you in the house. What is it?
Think about something that can physically block your entry into a house, but isn't a living thing...
A lock.
I saw a man in white, he looked quite a sight. He was not old, but he stood in the cold. And when he felt the sun, he started to run. Please answer me. Who could he be?
Think about something that is often associated with being white, and its behavior changes drastically when it's exposed to the sun's warmth...
A Snowman.
Why does a person who is sick lose his sense of touch?
Hint: Think about what happens when you have a fever...
Because he does not feel well.
Saws sing it, We snore it, Bees drone it, And one alone ends the alphabet. What is it?
Think about the sounds these creatures make...
Zzzzzzzz.
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.
I hit the tall miss the small. In a flash I am gone. What am I?
Think about something that is often associated with light, speed, and has a varying impact depending on its target's size...
Lightning.
What kind of bars won't keep a prisoner in jail?
Think about a type of "bar" that you might find in a social setting, rather than a correctional facility...
Chocolate bars.
What has four eyes and runs south?
Think about a common mode of transportation that you might find on a road...
The Mississippi River.
Why did the belt go to jail?
Think about a common phrase associated with belts, and how it might be used in a criminal context...
For holding up a pair of pants.
With pointed fangs it sits in wait, With piercing force it doles out fate, Over bloodless victims proclaiming its might, Eternally joining in a single bite. What is it?
Think about something you might find in a office or a desk drawer, used for a very specific task...
It is a Stapler.
What is put on a table, cut, but never eaten?
Think about something you might find on a table, but it's not a food item...
A deck of cards.
Why did the cookie go to the doctors?
Think about a common cookie-related issue that might require a doctor's attention...
It felt crummy.
I am big on Saturday and Sunday. Small on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I'm not on Monday or Friday. What am I?
Think about the days of the week and how they relate to a common, everyday object that changes in size or appearance depending on the day...
The letter S.
If a fire hydrant has H2O inside, what does it have on the outside?
Think about what's commonly found on the outside of a fire hydrant... it's not just paint!
K9P (you'll get it eventually).
What word is right when pronounced wrong, but is wrong when pronounced right?
Think about a word that has a homophone, and the answer might just "sound" right to you!
The answer is wrong think about it.
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no-body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
Think about something that can be heard, but not seen, and is often associated with the outdoors...
An echo!
What does S-H-O-P spell? What does P-R-O-P spell? What does C-R-O-P spell? What does D-R-O-P spell? What do you do at a green light?
Pay attention to the words that are being spelled out, and think about what they have in common...
Go.
John has 10 siblings 4 boys and 6 girls he has a mother and father. How many people are in the family?
Think about who is included in the count...
13 people are in the family John+his 10 siblings+his mom and dad.
If you drop the soap on the floor, is the floor clean or the soap dirty?
Think about the definition of "clean" and "dirty"...
It depends on the floor.
I'm always in front of you but you can never see me. What am I?
Think about the direction you're facing...
The future.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and the process of making it useful involves a specific action that changes its state...
An egg.
A man who lived on the top floor of a twenty story building had to go up and down daily for work, and of course, for food and the other necessities. On most days he could only ride the elevator to the fifteenth story, and he would have to walk the rest of the way. When it rained, however, he could ride all the way up to the twentieth story. Why?
Think about the man's physical ability to use the elevator...
The man wasn't tall enough to reach the button for the 20th floor. He could only reach the 15th story button on the elevator. When it rained, he brought his umbrella, and used it to press the 20th story button on the elevator.
What is easy to lift but hard to throw?
Think about something that is light in weight, but its "throwability" is hindered by its shape or size...
A feather.
If you have three oranges and you take away two, how many will you have?
Think about the question being asked... It's not asking about the oranges you have left, but rather...
Two. The two you took.
I am a fruit. If you take away the first letter of my name I become a crime. Take away the first two letters of my name I become an animal. Take away the first and last letter of my name and I become a form of music. What am I?
Think about a fruit that has a name that starts with a letter that is also a word, and when removed, reveals a type of crime...
Grape.
Are you smart? "Yes". How do you spell it? "_____"
Think about the answer as a word that is not actually spelled out, but rather represented by a gesture or an action...
"I-t".
You don't have me when you're born, but you have me after. But a few years later, I leave again, and you don't have me anymore. But I don't stay away permanently, and I come back in different form. What am I?
Think about a part of your life that changes as you grow up...
Teeth.
You are a bus driver. Two kids get on and one kid gets off. Five kids get on and four get off. Nine kids get on another one gets off. What color are the bus driver's eyes?
Think about what information you're given, and what information you're NOT given...
If your eyes are green, the answer is green. If your eyes are brown, the answer is brown, etc.
If there are fifteen crows on a fence and the farmer shoots a third of them, how many crows are left?
Think about what "a third" really means... it's not just a simple division problem!
None. The rest of the crows flew away when they heard the gunshot.
What tastes better than it smells?
Think about something you might find in a kitchen, and how our senses can be a bit deceiving...
A tongue.
When set loose I fly away, Never so cursed as when I go astray. What am I?
Think about something that is often released or set free, but can also get lost or misdirected, causing trouble...
A fart.
I'm always in charge, I'm never in debt. I'm known as the first amongst all my kind. I'm found within cars, But never in buses. I'm not used in Mexico, I'm used in Palestine. What am I?
Think about the concept of "drive" and the letters that form a specific word...
The letter A.
Something that requires our mental skill to decode it, our imagination to understand it, and our knowledge to be tested to its max, it confuses us at every stage, it seems easy yet difficult, and only those who are used to, will get through. What is it?
Think about something that is often cryptic, yet familiar, and is used to challenge and engage minds in a fun, yet frustrating way...
A riddle.
Sally has four classes, Science, Math, English Language Arts, and History. She had a test in every class and wanted to have some fun, so she did all of her tests in French. When she received her tests back, only one teacher could understand her work. If none of Sally's teachers spoke French, which teacher was able to understand the test and how did they understand it?
Think about the subject matter of each class, and how it might be possible for one teacher to understand the test, even if they don't speak French...
The Math teacher, because numbers are the same in French as they are in English.
What do you call a robot that takes the longest route?
Think about a word that means "to wander" or "to go in a roundabout way"...
R2-dtour.
I'm under your face, I'm outside your mind; A biological case, Pressure brings pain sometimes. What am I?
Think about a part of your body that is visible, yet often overlooked, and is sensitive to pressure...
Your skull.
What nationality is Santa?
Think about where Santa's workshop is located...
North Polish.
I am hollow, I die if you touch me. What am I?
Think about something that is empty inside and is fragile to the point that even a slight touch can cause it to "die" or cease to exist...
A bubble!
What is in seasons, seconds, centuries and minutes but not in decades, years or days?
Think about the letters that make up the words...
The letter N.
What fruit loves to go crazy and wild?
Think about a fruit that's often associated with a lively, vibrant color and a playful, energetic vibe...
Bananas.
If a wheel has 64 spokes, how many spaces are there between the spokes?
Think about the number of "gaps" between the spokes, rather than the spokes themselves...
64. The space that comes after the 64th spoke, would be just before the first spoke.
How many letters are in the alphabet?
Think about what the question is really asking... it's not about the number of letters, but about the alphabet itself.
There are 11 letters in "THE ALPHABET." Did you say 26?
Who is bigger: Mrs. Bigger, Mr. Bigger, or their 4-year-old son?
Think about the meaning of the surname "Bigger"...
The son because he is a little Bigger!
You walk into a room with a rabbit holding a carrot, a pig eating slop, and a chimp holding a banana. Which animal in the room is the smartest?
Think outside the room...
You, hopefully.
Can girafffes have babies?
Think about the question more literally...
No, they can only have giraffes.
Even if they are starving, natives living in the Arctic will never eat a penguin's egg. Why not?
Think about the geography...
Penguins only live in Antarctica.
What did the ocean say to the beach?
Think about a common phrase people use to express a sentimental feeling...
I'm not shore.
I'm flat when I'm new. I'm fat when you use me. I release my gas when something sharp touches me. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a bike or a car...
A balloon.
What do you get when you cross a black cat and a lemon?
Think about the phrase "when life gives you..."
A Sour Puss.
John bet Tom $100 that he can predict the score of the football game before it starts. Tom agrees but loses the bet. Why did Tom lose the bet?
The hint is: Think about what John predicted, not the actual score of the game.
John said the score would be 0-0 and he was right. "Before" any football game starts, the score is always 0-0.
What did the pen say to the pencil?
"Think about a common phrase people use when they're about to write or draw something..."
So, what's your point?
You are in a haunted house. But this is an advanced haunted house. The haunted house has electricity. There are three doors. One door leads to a tiger that hasn't eaten for 3 months. Another door leads to an electric chair that has electricity this time. And the last door has a man waiting to chop your head off. Which door do you go through?
Think about the condition of the tiger...
Duh, the door that leads to the tiger that hasn't eaten for three months because wouldn't he have starved to death by now?
I go up, but I never come down. What am I?
Think about something that increases or grows, but never decreases or reverses its direction...
Your age!
What is in front of a woman and at the end of a cow?
Think about words that can have multiple meanings or functions...
The letter W.
I have hands, but I cannot clap. What am I?
Think about an object that has hands, but they are not meant for clapping...
A clock!
Ice melts when heated up. But I solidify when I'm heated up. What am I?
Think about a common process that involves heat, and a substance that changes its state in a counterintuitive way...
An egg.
You are on an island in the middle of a lake. The lake is in a remote part of the country and there has never been a bridge connecting the island to the mainland. Every day a tractor and wagon gives hay rides around the island. Puzzled as to how the tractor had gotten onto the island, you ask around and find out that the tractor was not transported to the island by boat or by air. Nor was it built on the island. Explain how the tractor got there?
Think about the seasons...
It was driven over in winter, when the lake was frozen.
A mother gave birth to six kids. The first daughter's name is July. The second daughter's name is August. The third daughter's name is September. The fourth daughter's name is October. The next child was a boy, therefore, she named him November. The mother was planning on having a girl named December, but it turned out that she got a boy. If she didn't name him December, what is his name?
Think about the pattern of the names and the reason behind the boy's name being November...
Jason. She took the first letter of the names of her children. July, August, September, October, November.
As I was going to the fair, I saw a man with golden hair. He had 3 sons each with another one. How many people were going to the fair?
Think about the phrase "each with another one" very carefully...
One. Just me because I met the others on the way to the fair.
Tricia's mother has 4 kids north, south and east. What is the last child's name?
Think about the question carefully... the answer is a person's name, but it's not north, south, or east...
Tricia.
What kind of a band, never plays music?
Think about something you wear...
A rubber band!
What does it take to make an octopus laugh?
Ten tickles!
Ten-tickles (tentacles).
What kind of ears does an engine have?
Think about the sounds an engine makes...
Engine-ers.
A man was pushing his car along the road when he comes to a hotel. He shouts "I'm bankrupt!' Why did the man shout that out?
Think about a popular activity people often do at a hotel...
Because he was playing Monopoly.
David is 5 years old. Fred is 4 years old. Alina is also 5 years old. Daniel is 6 years old. Valentina is 9. How old is Ronnie?
The ages mentioned are not random... think about the names and their corresponding ages.
Ronnie is 6 because each person's age is the same as the number of letters in their name.
"First think of the person who lives in disguise, Who deals in secrets and tells naught but lies. Next, tell me what's always the last thing to mend, The middle of the middle and end of the end? And finally, give me the sound often heard During the search for a hard-to-find word. Now string them together, and answer me this, Which creature would you be unwilling to kiss?"
Pay attention to words that have multiple meanings or functions, and think about how they can be interpreted in different ways.
Spider.
When liquid splashes me, none seeps through. When I am moved a lot, liquid I spew. When I am hit, color I change. And color, I come in quite a range. What I cover is very complex, and I am very easy to flex. What am I?
Think about something you might find in an artist's studio...
I'm skin!
Imagine you are in a room, with no doors windows, or anything. How do you get out?
Think outside the box... or rather, think about the box itself.
Stop imagining.
What U.S. state makes the most writing utensils?
Think "sharp" and "pointed" when it comes to this state's industry...
Pencil- vania!
What did the one puzzle say to the other puzzle?
Think about a common phrase people say to each other when they're trying to figure something out...
I don’t come in peace, I come in pieces!
Why didn't the car feel well?
Think about the parts of a car that are similar to parts of the human body...
It had gas.
What do spiders like with their hamburgers?
Think about a common phrase associated with spiders and their webs...
French flies.
What word does not belong in this list: hold, told, scold, gold, or mold?
Think about the meanings of each word and how they relate to each other, except for one that stands out as being used in a very different context.
Or.
Fashions change but what can a person wear that is never out of style?
Think about something that is always "worn" by a person, yet it's not a physical garment...
A smile.
Which one of Santa's reindeer do you see at a competition?
Think about a type of competition where you might see a reindeer's name, and it's not the North Pole's "Reindeer Games"!
Dancer.
If a father frog goes, "Ribbit, ribbit." and a mother frog goes, "Erbit, erbit." how does a baby frog croak?
Listen carefully to the sounds the parents make...
It doesn't. A baby frog is a tadpole.
Why did the football team go to the bank?
Think about a common transaction people make at a bank, and how it relates to a football team's performance...
To get a quarter back!
Why is the moon like a dollar?
Think about the phases of the moon and the different denominations of currency...
Because it has four quarters.
How does the moon cut his hair?
Think about the moon's "appearance" and how it "changes" over time...
E-clipse it!
What did the pencil say to the other pencil?
"Think about a common phrase people use when they're trying to come to an agreement or understand each other..."
You're looking sharp.
10 copycats were sitting in a car. One came out. How many are left?
Think about the meaning of "copycats" and how it relates to the situation...
None, as they were copycats they copied each other.
Why is the baseball field hot after a game?
The answer is not related to the weather or the players' physical activity... Think about the objects left behind on the field after a game.
All the fans left.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
Think about something you use every day, often after a bath or shower...
A towel.
Why aren't elephants allowed on the beach?
Think about the physical characteristics of an elephant and how they might affect a popular beach activity...
They can't keep their trunks up!
I lead the way into the unknown, and bring strength where there is fear. I am the creator of invention, and the maker of all adventure. What am I?
Think about what sparks imagination and courage in people, and what drives them to explore and innovate...
I am curiosity!
Two mother's and two daughters went out to eat. They each had one burger, yet only three burgers were eaten. How is this possible?
Think about the relationships between the individuals and how they might be related to each other in a way that makes the scenario possible...
There was a grandmother, mother, and a daughter.
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.
What are three keys that open no doors?
Think "music"!
MonKEYs, donKEYs, and turKeys.
What does a shark eat with peanut butter?
Think about a common sandwich filling that's often paired with peanut butter...
Jellyfish!
Why couldn't the pirate play cards?
Shiver me timbers! Think about what a pirate might be missing that would prevent him from playing cards...
Because he was standing on the deck.
When is a piece of wood like a King?
Think about a specific part of a king's attire...
When it is made into a ruler.
Name the only sport in which the ball is always in possession of the team on defense, and the offensive team can score without touching the ball?
Think about a sport where the defense has control, but the offense can still win without physically handling the ball... It's a game of strategy and patience, often played on a large field with goals at each end.
Baseball!
Three men are walking across a green and luscious field. Only two of them are wearing rubber boots and yet the feet of the third man remain dry. Why?
Think about the circumstances under which the three men are walking across the field...
The ground is not wet!
What did the scientist get when he crossed a chicken and a cow?
Roost beef.
What is always traveling, has life, has sense but doesn't live?
The Earth!
One word in this sentence is misspelled. What word is it?
MISSPELLED. It isn't spelled wrong, the one word in this sentence IS "misspelled."
What is something that is more useful when you break it? Hint: It's not an egg.
A glow stick.
A hundred feet in the air, but it's back is on the ground. What is it?
A centipede flipped over.
A magician had a water glass that was filled to the top. Holding the glass above his head he let it drop to the carpet without spilling a single drop of water. How could he manage to drop the glass from a height of six feet and not spill any water?
The glass was filled, but not with water.
What do you get if you cross a hen with a guitar?
A chicken that plucks itself.
A man rides into town on Friday. He stays two nights. How does he leave on Tuesday?
His horse was called Friday.
How many gold coins can a leprechaun throw in an empty pot?
One. After that, it’s no longer empty.
Why can't you play hide-n-seek with chicklets?
They're always peeping.
Riddle me this. Riddle me that. It's over your head, yet under your hat. What is it?
Your hair.
Imagine you are in the days of the dinosaurs, and one is chasing after you, about to eat you... What do you do?
Easy, Stop imagining!
How can we tell that Saturn was married more than once?
Because she has so many rings!
Why are giraffes so slow to apologize?
It takes a long time for them to swallow their pride.
I am always hungry, I must always be fed, The finger I touch will soon turn red. What am I?
I am fire.
What flowers can be found between the nose and the chin?
Tulips – get it? “Two lips.”
I sleep by day, I fly by night. I have no feathers to aid my flight. What am I?
I am a Bat.
What word doesn't belong in this group? That, hat, what, mat, cat, sat, pat, or chat?
What. It's pronounced differently; all of the others rhyme.
Imagine you are in a box. It's airtight sealed, you have nothing with you. How do you get out?
You don't need to "do" anything... Think about the situation before you were in the box.
Stop imagining!
I have four legs and one back, yet I can't walk What am I?
Think about something you might find in a bedroom or a living room, used for relaxation or leisure...
It is a chair.
What kind of cheese is made backwards?
Think about the spelling of a common type of cheese...
EDAM cheese. ( 'made' backwards is edam )
What 7 letter word becomes longer when the third letter is removed?
Think about a word that can be measured, and the third letter is a key to its length...
Lounger.
What can be measured, but has no length, width, or height?
Think about something that can be quantified or sized up, but doesn't take up physical space...
The Temperature.
What's the coolest letter in the alphabet?
Think about the temperature...
The letter B. It's surrounded by AC.
Where do all unwanted shoes go?
Think about a place where you might find a "sole"-ful collection...
Boot camp.
What three whole, positive numbers have the same answer when multiplied together as when added together?
Think about small numbers and a special property of one of them that makes it "distribute" nicely...
1, 2 and 3. 1 x 2 x 3 = 1 + 2 + 3 = 6.
What gets whiter the dirtier that it gets?
Think about something you use to clean with, but ironically, the more you use it, the whiter it becomes...
A chalkboard.
What would you get if 120 rabbits took one step backward at the same time?
Think about the concept of "one step backward"... it's not about the rabbits moving, but rather about what would happen to something related to them.
A receding hair line.
Which does not belong in this group: Apple, Grape, Banana, Cherry, Pear?
Hint: Think about the typical color of each fruit...
The Banana. It's the only one that needs peeling before eating.
You are in a cold room and you want to get warm. How do you get warm?
Think about something you can do to yourself, not something you can do to the room...
Go into the corner. It's always 90 degrees.
How far can a man hike into the woods?
Think about the question from a different perspective... consider the journey back out of the woods.
Halfway. Then after that, he would be walking out of the woods.
There is a frog, dead in the middle of an island. If he swims north, the distance to the mainland is 2 meters. If he swims south, the distance to the mainland is 3 meters. If he swims east or west, the distance is 4 meters. Which way does he swim?
Think about the frog's current state...
He doesn't swim at all, he is dead.
Where do penguins keep their money?
Think cold... think frozen... think "account" in a very literal sense!
In a snow bank!
During what month do people sleep the least?
Think about a month that's associated with festivities, celebrations, and late-night gatherings...
February. Because it's the shortest month of the year.
A student asked his teacher, "Miss, is it fair if I get in trouble for something I did not do?" The teacher replied, "Of course not! Tell me who got you in trouble for something you didn't do?" What do you think the student replied with?
Think about a wordplay involving a person's identity...
"Miss, I forgot to do my Homework again!"
Say "silk" five times. Now, spell "silk." What do cows drink?
Think about the sounds you just made when saying "silk" five times...
Cows drink water. If you said "milk," Your brain is obviously over-stressed and may even overheat. It may be that you need to content yourself with reading something more appropriate such as "Children's World." Just Kidding.
What do liars do after death?
Think about a common phrase associated with lying, and how it might relate to the afterlife...
Lie still.
What happens to a small stone that works up its courage?
Think about a common phrase people use when they're being brave...
It becomes a little boulder.
I can run constantly without ever getting tired. When I run, I frustrate people and drive them crazy, Yet I don't even have to move to irritate you. What am I?
Think about something that can "run" in a sense, but doesn't physically move... and is often associated with frustration and annoyance.
I am a runny nose.
What's the difference between a Teacher and a Train?
Think about the direction of their "lessons"...
The Teacher says "Spit out your gum!" And the train says "Chew, Chew, Chew!"
What has legs but cannot walk?
Think about something you might find in a room, often in a corner, that provides support...
A chair.
Why did the moon skip diner?
Think about the moon's phases and a common phrase related to meals...
Because it was full.
What happened when the rubber duckie fell into the bathtub?
It got wet and wild, but the answer isn't about the duckie's physical state...
It quacked up.
What do you call a sleeping cow?
Think about a common phrase used to describe someone who is sleeping, and see if you can "moo-ve" it in a different direction...
A bull-dozer.
What did the robots tombstone say?
"Think about the robot's 'final' message..."
"Rust in Peace."
How does the Best Man put his kids to bed?
Think about a wedding...
He tux them in.
Why were 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 sad about Prom?
Think about the numbers and their relationships to each other... one number is missing from the group, and that's the key to their sadness.
They had no one (1) to go with.
Why are the nose and feet confusing body parts?
Think about directions...
Because the Nose runs and the feet smell!
A mother had five boys Marco, Tucker, Webster, and Thomas. Was the fifth boy named Frank, Evan, or Alex?
Think about the words used to describe the boys...
The answer is Frank. The mother named the kids with the first two letters of the days of the week.Monday is Marco, Tuesday is Tucker, Wednesday is Webster, Thursday is Thomas and Friday is Frank.
What familiar word starts with IS, ends with AND, and has LA in the middle?
Think about a place where people often go to relax or have fun...
ISLAND.
Where do rivers sleep?
Think about the geography of a river's journey...
In river beds.
Tear off one and scratch its head, what was red is now black instead. What is It?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a pencil case, and the action of "tearing off" might not be as violent as it sounds...
A Matchstick!
What has no beginning, no end, and nothing in the middle?
Think about something that exists, but has no physical presence or boundaries...
A doughnut (also a donut) or an ellipse like a circle and oval.
Remove my forth letter and the first three letters will spell a school subject. My last five letters spell something that happens when swallowing a carrot whole. My whole spells a vegetable. What am I?
Think about a common vegetable that has a strong connection to education...
An artichoke.
How do you divide the sea in half?
Think about a common way to represent the sea on a map or in writing...
With a sea saw.
Why was the geologist's wife unhappy?
Think about the geologist's work and what might be "rocking" their relationship...
She felt like he took her for granite.
What's the quickest way to make oil boil?
Think about a simple action you can take to the oil itself, rather than adjusting the heat or cooking method...
Add the letter B.
What did one wall say to the other wall?
Think about something that walls often do, and it might just "hold" the answer...
I'll meet you at the corner.
How many bananas can you eat on an empty stomach?
Think about the question carefully... the answer isn't a number!
One. Then its not empty anymore.
What did baby corn say to mother corn?
Think about a common phrase that children often say to their parents, and consider how it might be adapted to fit the corn theme...
Where is pop-corn?
How do you spot a modern spider?
It has a "web" of connections...
She has a Web Site.
What do you throw out to use and take in when you're done?
Think about something you might find in a camera...
An anchor.
What always goes to bed with shoes on?
Think about something that has a "bed" or a resting place, and it's not a living thing...
A Horse.
What do grape students do when they have a question?
Think about a common phrase associated with asking questions, and how it might relate to grapes...
Rais-in their hand!
How do cows count?
Think about a cow's most distinctive feature...
They use a 'cow'nter.
Where do sheep get a hair cut?
Think about a place where sheep often graze...
The baa-baa shop!
Why did Sally throw butter out of the top window of a 20-story building?
Think about the state of the butter when it reaches the ground...
Sally wanted to see a butter fly!
How do trees surf the internet?
They don't... or do they? Think about the words, not the action.
They Log in!
I am a riddle that the answer is gone. Get it right, you have until dawn. What is it?
Think about something that disappears or is no longer present, and its connection to the morning...
Gone.
What kind of spells do leprechauns use?
Think small...
Lucky Charms!
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.
Why are fish so clever?
Think about where fish live and what they need to do to survive...
They live in schools.
Why did Silly Billy's mom write TGIF on his slippers?
Think about where Silly Billy's mom wants him to relax and unwind...
For "Toes Go In First."
How does a penguin build houses?
Think about what's unique about a penguin's physical features...
Igloos it together.
What is a good car for a cell phone?
Here's a hint: Think about the words "car" and "cell phone" in a more literal sense...
A Charger.
How do you make "one" disappear?
Think about a common, everyday object that has a "one" on it...
Add a "g" and your Gone !
What do you serve that you can't eat?
Think about a common activity people do in a social setting, often with others...
A tennis ball.
You must keep this thing, its loss will affect your brothers. For once yours is lost, it will soon be lost by others. What is it?
Think about a personal attribute that, once lost, can have a ripple effect on those close to you...
Your Temper.
What clothing does a house wear?
Think about the exterior of a house...
A dress. Address, get it?
What do race car drivers eat for breakfast?
Speed-y fuel!
Fast food.
Where is the AD before BC, tomorrow before yesterday, and the eight is first?
Think about a place where you often find these words, and the answer will be staring right at you...
In a dictionary.
What is made of wood but no saw on earth is sharp enough to cut?
Think about something you might find in a forest, but not a living tree...
Sawdust.
Which word is the odd one out: First, Second, Third, Forth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth?
The hint is: Look at the way the words are spelled, not their meanings or order.
Forth, is incorrectly spelled. It should be Fourth.
What is a surgeons' favorite game?
"Think about a game that involves cutting and piecing things together..."
Operation.
Even if you give this to someone else, you still get to keep it. What is it?
Think about something that is intangible, yet can be shared with others, and its value remains with you even after sharing...
It is your word.
Why are some fish at the bottom of the ocean?
Because they're not as "buoyant" as others...
Because they dropped out of school!
When was beef the highest that it has ever been?
Think about a specific date in history that is often associated with celebration and feasting...
When the cow jumped over the moon.
Why to you never bring a Pokemon into the bathroom with you?
Think about a common bathroom feature that might "hurt" a Pokémon...
They might pikachu (Peek at u)
What has a face, but no head; hands, but no feet; yet travels everywhere and is usually running?
Think about something you might find on a wall or in a public place, and is often in a hurry...
A watch.
What is heavy forwards, and NOT backwards?
Think about a word that is a common, everyday concept, and how its spelling changes when you reverse its letters...
Ton. Ton is heavy, and backwards it spells "not".
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.
10 fish are in a tank. 10 drown. How many died?
Think about the definition of "drown"...
None, cause fish can't drown.
20 people jump into an empty pool filled with water and nothing else. After, they jumped in 24 heads came back up. How is this possible?
Some of the jumpers were not human...
There was 20 foreheads.
Where did the cat go after loosing its tail?
The answer can be found in a common, everyday location... where you might find a similar "tail"!
To the re-tail store.
What did the panda ghost say?
Think about a common phrase associated with ghosts, and how a panda might influence the wording...
Bambooooooo
If three cats catch three mice in three minutes, how many cats would be needed to catch 100 mice in 100 minutes?
Think about the rate at which the cats catch mice, rather than the time it takes...
The same three cats would do. Since these three cats are averaging one mouse per minute, given 100 minutes, the cats could catch 100 mice.
Dark with white markings, And smooth like a rock. Where learning occurs, I help convey thought. What am I?
Think about something you might find in a classroom, often used to help students understand and visualize complex ideas...
Blackboard/chalkboard.
Why couldn't they play cards on the ark?
Think about the type of creatures that were on the ark...
Because Noah sat on the deck.
Do vampires play tennis on their free time?
Think about the characteristics of vampires that are commonly associated with them in folklore and popular culture...
No they prefer bat-minton.
What wears a cap, but has no head?
Think about something you might find on a desk or in a office supply closet...
A bottle has a neck but no head and wears a cap.
There were two pairs hanging on a tree, one man walked by and took a pair. Soon after a second man also took a pear from the tree. However, even after both men took fruit from the tree there was still a pear left on the tree. How could this be?
Think about the multiple meanings of the word "pair" and "pear"...
There were four pears (2 pairs) on the tree. The first man took a pair (2 pears) and the second only took one pear leaving one pear on the tree.
When is the time of a clock like the whistle of a train?
Think about the sounds a clock and a train make...
When it's two to two.
What exists when one person has it but ceases to exist when another person gets it?
Think about something that is unique to an individual, but as soon as it's shared or passed on, it loses its significance...
A Secret.
What is it that smells most in a perfume shop?
The answer is not a type of fragrance or scent, but rather something you might find in a perfume shop that is often overlooked...
The nose.
What instrument can be heard but not seen?
Think about something that makes a sound, but doesn't have a physical presence...
Your voice.
Why was the baseball player's food always dirty?
Think about the field where the baseball player spends most of their time...
He always stepped on the plate.
What do you call two banana peals?
Think about a common phrase or expression that involves the concept of "pair" or "two"...
Slippers!
A mountaineer enters town by llama on Friday, staying there for 3 days before leaving. He leaves on Wednesday. How could this be?
Think about the names of the days of the week...
His llama is called Wednesday.
What is a cheerleader's favorite cereal?
Think about the sounds a cheerleader makes...
Cheer-ios!
When is the moon heaviest?
Think about the moon's orbit and its relationship with the Earth...
When it is full.
If it takes 3 people to dig 1 hole how many people does it takes for 1/2 an hole?
Think about the concept of "half a hole"... Does it even make sense to dig a partial hole?
You can't dig 1/2 an hole because once you begin to dig it is an hole.
What causes no pain or sorrow, but makes anybody weep?
Think about something that is often associated with happy memories, yet can evoke tears...
An onion.
What flower would remind you of a certain animal that took a great deal of care about its appearance?
Think "vanity" and a flower that's also a girl's name...
A dandelion (dandy lion).
There was a farmer making his way to the market with a fox, a chicken, and some grain. He came to a clearing with a stream. He saw a boat nearby, but he could only take one of his items with him. He knew if he took the grain, and left the fox and chicken, the fox would eat the chicken., and if he took the fox, the chicken would eat the grain. How do you get all of them across?
Think about making multiple trips across the stream, and consider the order in which you transport the items to ensure the fox, chicken, and grain are never left together unsupervised.
You take the chicken across, and then go back for the fox. While you are dropping off the fox, take the chicken back, and then get the grain, and take it across. Then go back and get the chicken. Share this with your friends!
What kind of dog does Dracula have?
A howling good question! Here's a hint: Think about the name of the dog, and how it relates to the dark and spooky nature of its owner...
A blood-hound.
Where do fish keep their money?
Think about a common financial institution, but with a "fin-tastic" twist!
In the river bank.
1. Thomas was caught stealing 27 times in one year, yet he was never arrested. How come? 2. A truck driver went three blocks the wrong way down a one-way street without breaking the law. How come? 3. Not a single parent objected when the teacher spanked every child in the class. How come?
Here are the hints for each riddle: 1. Think about the type of "stealing" that might not be illegal... 2. Consider the condition of the truck driver's vehicle... 3. What if the teacher wasn't spanking the children in the classical sense...?
1. Thomas was a baseball player and was stealing bases. 2. The truck driver was walking. 3. The teacher was in an orphanage school.
When you take a look at my face, you will not find the number thirteen in any place. What am I?
Think about a common object you see every day, and its face has numbers on it...
A clock.
Why did everybody like to go out to eat with the librarian?
Because she was always "booked" solid!
She could always book a reservation.
Two convicts are locked in a cell. There is an unbarred window high up in the cell. No matter if they stand on the bed or one on top of the other they can't reach the window to escape. They then decide to tunnel out. However, they give up on the tunneling because it will take too long. Finally one of the convicts figures out how to escape from the cell. What is his plan?
Think about the physical characteristics of the convicts that could be used to their advantage...
His plan is to dig the tunnel and pile up the dirt to climb up to the window to escape.
Why did Momma Pig leave her husband?
Think about a common phrase related to pigs and their living arrangements...
Because he was a boar.
How do you keep someone in suspense?
Think about a common way to delay giving someone something they're eagerly waiting for...
I'll tell you tomorrow.
What key is playful?
Think about the type of key that is often associated with fun and creativity, and is commonly found on a certain type of instrument.
A Mon-key.
What does the Easter Bunny do after it takes a shower?
Fur-bulous question! Here's a hint: Think about what rabbits are known for, and how that might relate to their fur after a shower...
He uses a Hare dryer
What are ghost's favorite pants to wear?
Think about a type of pants that is often associated with being "see-through" or transparent...
Boo-jeans.
What temperature does ice freeze at?
Think about the question itself... Is it really asking what you think it's asking?
Ice doesn’t freeze, it’s already frozen.
A fake noodle played Among Us. Was he a Crewmate or an Impostor?
Think about the name of the game... what does it imply about the "noodle" in question?
He was an impostor, cuz fake noodle is impasta and impasta is similar to impostor.
What two words can open doors for you for the rest of your life?
Think about a common phrase people often say when they meet someone for the first time...
Push and pull!
What shoes do Ninjas wear?
Think about the sound they don't make...
Sneak-ers
Where do daydreamers spend most of their time?
Think about a place where your mind often wanders...
Riddles .com
What is your name spelled backward?
Think about a word that is always "with" you...
eman ruoy.
How do snails get their shells so shiny?
Think about what snails do all day, every day...
They use snail polish.
What is the worst weather for rats and mice?
Here's a hint: Think about the opposite of what you might expect!
When it rains cats and dogs.
What has 18 legs and catches flies?
Think about a group of individuals working together, rather than a single entity...
A baseball team.
Where do books sleep?
Think about a common piece of furniture often found in a room where people read...
Between their covers.
What type of Martial Arts does Winnie the Pooh do?
Think about the first word in Winnie the Pooh's name...
Kung Pooh.
What kind of garden does a baker have?
Think about the types of "plants" a baker might cultivate, but not in the classical sense...
A flour garden!
Seven kids are in line for a carnival ride. Third, in line is Joe, and two spots ahead of him are Kylie. Seventh in line is Kate, in front of Kate is Rylie, behind Joe is Chris, Elizabeth is ahead of John in line. What is the order of the line?
1. Kylie 2. Elizabeth 3. Joe 4. Chris 5. John 6. Rylie 7. Kate.
What did the tourist say to a vampire?
Do you know a good place to get a bite?
Why should you never tell a secret at a farm?
The corn has ears, the potatoes have eyes, and the beanstalk (Beans talk)!
Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?
Real rocks are too heavy!
Why did the chicken cross the road twice, and jump in the mud?
He was a dirty double-crosser.
A man walked into a room, and there were three doors. The first door had a sign which read "Lion's Den." The second door had a sign which read "Mountain Top." The third door had no sign, yet the man knew exactly where it went. How is that possible?
The third door is the door that the man entered through.
Hands she has but does not hold, teeth she has but does not bite, feet she has but they are cold, eyes she has but without sight. Who is she?
A Doll.
What word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?
Incorrectly.
Why did King Kong get into trouble at school?
He was always monkeying around in class.
What did the left hand say to the right hand after the test?
Why do you always have to be RIGHT.
What did one water glass say to the other water glass when they fell off the table?
Nothing. They just cracked up.
Two teams were playing soccer against each other. One player from Team One scored a hat trick (triple goal). Their teammates were very happy. But when he scored the fourth goal, their teammates scolded him instead. How could this be possible?
The player scored an own goal.
If you have 10 peaches and take 7 peaches away, how many do you have?
7, you took 7 peaches away with you. Duhhhhh
What's tall, Italian, and covered in pepperoni?
The leaning tower of Pizza.
What is full of holes and can still hold water?
A sponge.
A farmer has 17 sheep and all but 9 die. How many are left alive?
9. All but nine die.
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?
A snake.
Why is a crash of thunder like a jeweler?
Because both make the ear-ring.
What does a pickle say when it wants to enter a poker game?
"Dill me in."
Why can't a woman, who is now living in Canada, not be buried in the USA?
Because she is still alive!
How many Easter eggs can you put into an empty basket?
Only one, because after that it is no longer empty.
What did the ocean say to the other ocean?
Nothing, they just waved.
What kind of rocks are found in the Mississippi River?
Wet ones.
A mile from end to end, Yet as close to you as a friend. A precious commodity, freely given. Seen on the dead and on the living. Found on the rich, poor, short, and tall, But shared among children most of all. What is it?
A simple smile.
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
A clock!
Why won't a leopard take a bath with you?
It doesn't want to come out spotless.
What three common songs have the same melody?
Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle twinkle little star, and the Alphabet song! All kid songs
A man was looking through a 6th floor window, thought for a minute then jumped, but did not die or get hurt at all. How?
He jumped in the window. He was outside the window He was a window washer!!!
A man was born in 1898 He is still alive now at the age 33 How is this possible ?
he was born in room 1898 in the hospital
What state is known for its tiny beverages?
Minnesota! Mini-Soda.
What kind of music is played inside the vehicle?
Car-tunes.
Who is it that rows quickly with four oars but never comes out from under his own roof?
A Turtle.
What is the easiest way to throw a ball, have it stop, and completely reverse direction after traveling a short distance?
Toss it straight up in the air.
If a rooster laid 11 eggs and the farmer took 5 of them and another rooster laid 14 eggs and 5 of them were rotten. How many eggs were left?
0, Roosters don't lay eggs.
What do you get when you combine roller skates & a rocking chair?
Rock-N-roll.
What is the difference between an elephant and a flea?
An elephant can have fleas but a flea can't have elephants.
What kind of beans can you not grow in a garden?
Jelly Beans!
What kind of jewelry does the Easter bunny wear?
14-carrot gold!
A guy bet his neighbor 50 bucks that his dog could jump higher than a house. Thinking this was not possible, the neighbor took the bet and lost. Why did he lose the bet?
A house can not jump!
What did one keyboard say to the other keyboard?
Sorry, you're not my type.
I turn polar bears white and I will make you cry. I make guys have to pee and girls comb their hair. I make celebrities look stupid and normal people look like celebrities. I turn pancakes brown and make your champane bubble. If you sqeeze me, I'll pop. If you look at me, you'll pop. Can you guess the riddle?
The answer to this riddle is "No". The question is "Can you guess the riddle?" and "Not what turns polar bears white?", etc. Some other suggested solutions have been: Pressure and water. However, pressure doesn't turn a polar bear white and water doesn't turn pancakes brown. <b>Related</b>: <a href="https://www.riddles.com/post/71/riddles-for-kindergartners">Riddles For Kindergarteners</a>
Why is your nose not 12 inches long?
Because it would then be a foot.
Why was the cat thrown out of the card game?
Because he was a Cheetah!
What is the most slippery country in the world?
Greece!
I am a number but I am countless, I am compared with other things but nothing compares to me. What am I?
Infinity.........
What goes in a bird bath and never gets wet?
Either the birds reflection or the birds shadow --Either one works
I have a mouth, I do not talk, I always run, I never walk. What am I?
A river.
What happened when Mickey Mouse fell into the bathtub?
He came out squeaky clean.
What is that over your head and under your hat?
Your hair.
Where are you guaranteed to find gold on St. Patrick's Day?
In the dictionary!
Why is it dangerous to play cards in the wild?
Because of all of the cheetahs.
What did the pirate say on his 80th birthday?
Arrgh! Aye Matey! (Arrgh! I'm 80!)
Why is it always hot at the end of a football game?
Because all of the FANS have gone home.
What question can you never answer yes to?
Are you a sleep.
I'm on your phone. Sometimes I laugh. Sometimes I cry. I even flip you off from time to time. What am I?
An emoji.
I am never right. I am often mistaken for being true. I am deceptive and many people use me as an enemy disguised as a friend. What am I?
A lie.
I purge all that is evil and keep all that is true. Unless you speak, I can delete what you said. My usefulness has faded with the use of a pen. I am usually made of rubber, yet I am not a toy. I am both pink, and white, but also blue, or green. Do not forget me, as I can be your best friend. What am I?
An eraser.
With a single eye and crooked nose, I belong where one does propose. I am at the end, a single clue, as to what is being asked of you. What am I?
A question mark Note: can remove the last sentence to make it harder
Crack this riddle, take the prize; Cheat, and I shall know your lies; For I hide in your words, you see; A bond that begets your honesty. What am I?
Truth.
If it cracks, it does not need replacement or repair. What is it?
Ice.
What insect does a blacksmith manufacture?
He makes the firefly.
Mississippi has four S's and four I's. Can you spell that without using S or I?
T-H-A-T!
You need me to see me, I can be quite pretty; I come in different shades, But no shapes or sizes; What am I?
An eye.
What is something you don't own but can give to anyone you meet? You only have one, but you can give it away as many times as you want without losing it. What is it?
Your heart.
You draw a line. Without touching it, how do you make the line longer?
You draw a shorter line next to it, and then it becomes the longer line.
Why did the duck get fired from his Easter job?
He kept quacking the eggs.
What did you think about the kidnaping in the park?
There was no kidnaping in the park...
Don't worry they woke him up.
What comes first the chicken or the egg?
Think about the definition of a "chicken" and what it takes to be considered one...
Chicken! The word 'chicken' is in front of the word egg. Hence making it first.
Why didn't the 11 year old enter the pirate movie?
Think about the "rating" of the movie...
It was rated "ARR".
Larry is dead the window is open. There is a glass and water on the floor, and Mary is sleeping. What happened?
Think about a common, everyday activity that people do before sleeping...
Larry is a fish. the breeze from the window knocked over his fishbowl it broke and he died from no water.
What would you say in everyone in the US Sneezed at the same time?
"Think about the impact on something that's always rising..."
God bless America!
What do you call a fake Irish stone?
Think about a word that's often associated with Ireland, but also has a meaning that could imply something is "fake" or "not genuine"...
A Shamrock!
Does a giraffe get a sore throat if it gets wet feet?
Think about the connection between a giraffe's physical attributes and the question being asked...
Yes, but not until the following week.
Does Brittain have a 4th of July?
Think about the reason the United States celebrates the 4th of July...
Yes, it also have July 1, 2, 3, 5 and so on.
What has four wheels and flies?
Think about something you might find in a backyard or a park, and it's not an animal...
A garbage truck.
What kind of dog has no tail?
Think about a type of dog that's not a breed, but rather a situation...
A hot dog.