One Wise Son
An old man wanted to leave all of his money to one of his three sons, but he didn't know which one he should give it to. He gave each of them a few coins and told them to buy something that would be able to fill their living room. The first man bought straw, but there was not enough to fill the room. The second bought some sticks, but they still did not fill the room. The third man bought two things that filled the room, so he obtained his father's fortune. What were the two things that the man bought?
Hint:
The wise son bought a candle and a box of matches. After lighting the candle, the light filled the entire room. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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The Favorite Daughter
King Lear tests his daughters' love by the strength of their protestations. What a foolish fond old man!
Goneril says amongst other things that Lear is 'dearer than eyesight, space and liberty'. Regan professes that she is 'an enemy to all other joys'. Cordelia the favorite daughter is tongue-tied and she offers one word only '________'.
Fill in the blank.
Goneril says amongst other things that Lear is 'dearer than eyesight, space and liberty'. Regan professes that she is 'an enemy to all other joys'. Cordelia the favorite daughter is tongue-tied and she offers one word only '________'.
Fill in the blank.
Hint:
Nothing.
Your Answer: love
The correct answer was Nothing
Other accepted answers: nothing
"Nothing will come of nothing, speak again". Lear really wants her to try again but she counters that she cannot "heave my heart into my mouth" and also doubts her sisters sincerity, "Why have my sisters husbands, if they say they love you all? ". Lear cannot believe her lack of warmth "so young and so untender". Cordelia counters "so young, my lord, and true". Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
Your Answer: love
The correct answer was Nothing
Other accepted answers: nothing
"Nothing will come of nothing, speak again". Lear really wants her to try again but she counters that she cannot "heave my heart into my mouth" and also doubts her sisters sincerity, "Why have my sisters husbands, if they say they love you all? ". Lear cannot believe her lack of warmth "so young and so untender". Cordelia counters "so young, my lord, and true". Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Chittery Sweet Riddle
I make your teeth go chitter,
At the same time I am sweet,
Some of my friends are bitter,
But people them do eat.
My name constists of two words,
With a hyphen inbetween,
One part is food for owl-birds,
The other one is cold, if you know what I mean.
So be careful when you choose me,
For I am more than I seem,
But dont hesitate to take me,
I see it in your eyes, the gleam
What am I?
At the same time I am sweet,
Some of my friends are bitter,
But people them do eat.
My name constists of two words,
With a hyphen inbetween,
One part is food for owl-birds,
The other one is cold, if you know what I mean.
So be careful when you choose me,
For I am more than I seem,
But dont hesitate to take me,
I see it in your eyes, the gleam
What am I?
Hint:
Brought On The Mayflower Riddle
Hint:
Not A Puddle Riddle
Im found on a wall but Im not paint
Im found on the inside and outside of a car but Im not a light
Im found in a hairdressers but Im not a pair of scissors
I appear in Sleeping Beauty but Im not an apple
I reflect things but Im not a puddle
Im found on the inside and outside of a car but Im not a light
Im found in a hairdressers but Im not a pair of scissors
I appear in Sleeping Beauty but Im not an apple
I reflect things but Im not a puddle
Hint:
Caught In My Trap
I can trap many different things and colors, ever changing, not boring. Look closely and you may find yourself also caught in my trap.
What am I?
What am I?
Hint:
A Special Holiday
Parties and fun while dancing the hora.
Spinning tops to play with and good things to eat.
Which holiday is this for you and your family?
Spinning tops to play with and good things to eat.
Which holiday is this for you and your family?
Hint:
Father Of The Peanut
Some call me the father of the peanut, for I discovered 300 useful things made of the peanut. Who am I?
Hint:
My Spreading Wings
I fly to any foreign parts,
Assisted by my spreading wings:
My body holds an hundred hearts,
Nay, I will tell you stranger things:
When I am not in haste I ride,
And then I mend my pace anon;
I issue fire out from my side
Ye witty youths, this riddle con.
I'm a?
Assisted by my spreading wings:
My body holds an hundred hearts,
Nay, I will tell you stranger things:
When I am not in haste I ride,
And then I mend my pace anon;
I issue fire out from my side
Ye witty youths, this riddle con.
I'm a?
Hint:
Using A Contact Lens
These come in different colours
But they are not felt tip pens
To help these things work better
You might use a contact lens
What could I be?
But they are not felt tip pens
To help these things work better
You might use a contact lens
What could I be?
Hint:
Seen In The Sky
There are millions of these things
Which are seen in the sky at night
The closest one to planet Earth
Is called the sun which shines so bright
What can these be?
Which are seen in the sky at night
The closest one to planet Earth
Is called the sun which shines so bright
What can these be?
Hint:
Not For Toast
This item in your kitchen
Cooks things but it's not for toast
It is gas or electric
And can bake, broil and roast
Cooks things but it's not for toast
It is gas or electric
And can bake, broil and roast
Hint:
I'm No Chef
I get hot but I never sweat
I cook things but I'm not a chef
I have a door but you dont go through me
I can sometimes clean myself but I'm not a person
I can be gas or electric but I'm not a car
I cook things but I'm not a chef
I have a door but you dont go through me
I can sometimes clean myself but I'm not a person
I can be gas or electric but I'm not a car
Hint:
At Night They Fly
Hint:
Meeting In The Office
If you have a meeting in the office
Youll need to know the time and place
Something that can help with one of these things
Has two or three hands over its face
What is this?
Youll need to know the time and place
Something that can help with one of these things
Has two or three hands over its face
What is this?
Hint:
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