The Confidence Of All
I never was, am always to be,
No one ever saw me, nor ever will,
And yet I am the confidence of all
To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.
What am I? Body parts remaining: 6
No one ever saw me, nor ever will,
And yet I am the confidence of all
To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.
What am I? Body parts remaining: 6
Hint:
The Merchant Of Venice
How does Nerissa describe the trial of the caskets in "The Merchant of Venice"?
Fill in the gap. "NERISSA: Your father was ever virtuous; and holy men at their death have good inspirations: therefore ___ _______, that he hath devised in these three chests of gold, silver and lead, whereof who chooses his meaning chooses you, will, no doubt, never be chosen by any rightly but one who shall rightly love."
Fill in the gap. "NERISSA: Your father was ever virtuous; and holy men at their death have good inspirations: therefore ___ _______, that he hath devised in these three chests of gold, silver and lead, whereof who chooses his meaning chooses you, will, no doubt, never be chosen by any rightly but one who shall rightly love."
Hint:
The Actions Of Pericles
Pericles must answer Antiochus' riddle to win the hand of his daughter. If he fails he will face death. The riddle is:
"I am no viper, yet I feed
On mother's flesh which did me breed.
I sought a husband, in which labour
I found that kindness in a father:
He's father, son, and husband mild;
I mother, wife, and yet his child.
How they may be, and yet in two,
As you will live, resolve it you."
What does Pericles do?
"I am no viper, yet I feed
On mother's flesh which did me breed.
I sought a husband, in which labour
I found that kindness in a father:
He's father, son, and husband mild;
I mother, wife, and yet his child.
How they may be, and yet in two,
As you will live, resolve it you."
What does Pericles do?
Hint:
Understands the riddle to mean incest and hints to Antiochus his understanding.
Antiochus realises from Pericles' hints that Pericles has understood the riddle and determines to have him killed. I am not aware of any other reference to incest in Shakespeare. Incest seems to retain its rightful shock value much more in Shakespeare and the classics. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
Antiochus realises from Pericles' hints that Pericles has understood the riddle and determines to have him killed. I am not aware of any other reference to incest in Shakespeare. Incest seems to retain its rightful shock value much more in Shakespeare and the classics. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
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:
The Dinner Guests
When they notice their place in the meal.
But it's no big deal why;
We're just one happy tribe,
And we get really fed up with people!
Who, or what, are we?
Hint: Anyone for dinner? Anyone!
Cannibals
The opening lines refer to a guest's role in dinner - as the main course!
"Tribe" and the pun, "fed up", are the main clues. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
The opening lines refer to a guest's role in dinner - as the main course!
"Tribe" and the pun, "fed up", are the main clues. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
12 Grapes New Years Riddle
Hint:
In Spain 12 grapes are eaten at midnight to secure 12 happy months in the coming year - one for each stroke of the clock. Each grape individually represents a different month. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
YES NO
I Bring Luck Riddle
At Chinese New Year celebrations
I breathe fire, dance and run amuck
With a few men to guide my steps
My presence brings good fortune and luck
What am I?
I breathe fire, dance and run amuck
With a few men to guide my steps
My presence brings good fortune and luck
What am I?
Hint:
The Most Fair Riddle
Hint:
The Bride Shoots Her Husband
During the bridal shower the bride to be happens to disappear when no one is watching, turns our she shot her husband and then held him under water for five minutes. Not long after, they both go out and enjoy a nice evening together. How can this be?
Hint: Look at how the story "develops"
She shot her husband with her camera and then developed the picture. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
YES NO
I Fly When I Am Born
Hint: I'm as white as snow
Famous Pilgrims Riddle
Hint:
Fruit On A Summer Day
This large green fruit has red pulp inside and watery juice Best enjoyed cold on a hot summer day. What is it?
Hint:
Not An Igloo Riddle
I have shelves but I'm not a bookcase
I have a door but I'm not a cupboard
I have a light but I'm not a lamp
I contain food but I'm not a grocery store
I'm cold inside but I'm not an igloo
What am I?
I have a door but I'm not a cupboard
I have a light but I'm not a lamp
I contain food but I'm not a grocery store
I'm cold inside but I'm not an igloo
What am I?
Hint:
Promise Not To Freeze
Hint:
Keep Away The Mold
Hint:
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