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Lateral Thinking Riddles

Lateral thinking riddles are puzzles that combat against any preconceived notions or ideas you may have already drilled into your psyche. These tricky questions are also called thinking riddles because they force readers to think "outside of the box" to get the correct answer.

The solutions to these puzzle types are often inexact or quite the opposite of what a person may expect from a logical standpoint. Essentially, to answer these questions correctly you have to be willing to move away from logical thinking. It is with riddles like these that we help to develop and sharpen our mental abilities.

Are you ready to do some lateral thinking? Remember that each riddle listed in this collection should be read carefully and every clue should be examined just as carefully. This is truly the only determine the right solutions to each problem.

A Man Was Born In 2003 Riddle

A man was born in 2003 but today is his 21st birthday. How is that possible?

A man was born in 2003 but today is his 21st birthday. How is that possible?

Hint:

He was born in hospital room 2003

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Mind Trick Questions

Solved: 40%

I Soar Without Wings Riddle

I soar without wings, I see without eyes. I've travelled the universe to and from. I've conquered the world, yet I've never been anywhere but home. Who am I?

I soar without wings, I see without eyes. I've travelled the universe to and from. I've conquered the world, yet I've never been anywhere but home. Who am I?

Hint:

I'm your imagination.

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Who Am I Riddles

Solved: 47%

Angel And Devil Door Riddle

You're standing in front of 2 identical doors.
One leads to heaven, one leads to hell.
There is an angel and a devil.
They are identical, but the angel always tells the truth, the devil always lies.

How do you find out which door leads to heaven?

You're standing in front of 2 identical doors.
One leads to heaven, one leads to hell.
There is an angel and a devil.
They are identical, but the angel always tells the truth, the devil always lies.

How do you find out which door leads to heaven?

Hint:

Ask either one of them which door "THE OTHER ONE" would tell you was heaven... and that's the hell door.

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Solved: 54%

Knee Light Light Riddle

Can you decipher this?

knee
light light

Can you decipher this?

knee
light light

Hint:

Neon lights

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Riddle Of The Day

Solved: 32%

If A Plane Crashes On The Border Riddle

A plane crashed on the border of US and Canada. Where do they bury the survivors?

A plane crashed on the border of US and Canada. Where do they bury the survivors?

Hint:

Nowhere, because the survivors are alive.

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Airplane Riddles

Solved: 73%

What Happens Once In A Lifetime Riddle

What is once in a lifetime twice in a moment but not on Earth?

What is once in a lifetime twice in a moment but not on Earth?

Hint:

The letter M

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Hard Trick Questions

Solved: 69%

I Am A Protector Riddle

I am a protector. I sit on a bridge. One person can see right through me while others wonder what I hide. What am I?

I am a protector. I sit on a bridge. One person can see right through me while others wonder what I hide. What am I?

Hint:

Sunglasses

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What Am I Riddles

Solved: 41%

A Man Was To Be Sentenced Riddle

A man was to be sentenced and the judge told him you may make a statement. If you tell the truth I'll sentence you to 4 years, however, if you lie then I'll sentence you to 6 years. After the man's statement the judge decides to let him go. What did the man say?

A man was to be sentenced and the judge told him you may make a statement. If you tell the truth I'll sentence you to 4 years, however, if you lie then I'll sentence you to 6 years. After the man's statement the judge decides to let him go. What did the man say?

Hint:

"You will sentence me to six years." If that statement was a lie the man would get 6 years which would really make his statement true. If it was true he would only get 4 years rendering the statement false. Refusing to go against his own word the judge decides to let him go.

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Solved: 41%

What Animal Walks On Four Feet In The Morning Riddle

What animal walks on four feet in the morning, two legs at noon and three legs in the evening?

What animal walks on four feet in the morning, two legs at noon and three legs in the evening?

Hint:

Man (or woman). A baby crawls on all fours, then walks on two legs as an adult and uses two legs and a cane when they’re old.

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Solved: 68%

A Woman Is Sitting In Her Room At Night Riddle

A woman is sitting in her room at night. She has no lights on, no candle, no lamp, no light at all and yet she is reading. How is that possible?

A woman is sitting in her room at night. She has no lights on, no candle, no lamp, no light at all and yet she is reading. How is that possible?

Hint:

She is reading braille.

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Solved: 59%

A Man Comes Home From Work Riddle

A man comes home from work and says "honey I'm home". The microwave is on, defrosting a chicken dinner. From the bedroom his wife shouts "Hi sweetie, could you have a look at the microwave and tell me how much time is left?"

He immediately runs out and calls the police, informing him that his wife is in danger? Why?

A man comes home from work and says "honey I'm home". The microwave is on, defrosting a chicken dinner. From the bedroom his wife shouts "Hi sweetie, could you have a look at the microwave and tell me how much time is left?"

He immediately runs out and calls the police, informing him that his wife is in danger? Why?

Hint:

The Man was Blind so he suspects that his wife is in some danger and thus calls the police.

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Mystery Riddles Riddles To Solve

Solved: 27%

Riding To Seattle Riddle

You rode on January 1st 1996 to Seattle where you rode back on January 1st 1996 but while there stayed for 2 days how is that possible?

Hint:

Your Horse's Name is January 1st 1996!

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January Riddles

Solved: 73%

Bottled Coin Riddle

If you were to put a coin into an empty bottle and then insert a cork into the neck, how could you remove the coin without taking out the cork or breaking the bottle?

Hint:

Push the cork into the bottle and shake the coin out!

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Solved: 46%

The Longer Line Riddle

You draw a line. Without touching it, how do you make the line longer?

You draw a line. Without touching it, how do you make the line longer?

Hint:

You draw a shorter line next to it, and it becomes the longer line.

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Instagram Riddles

Solved: 57%

Black On Black Riddle

A man is wearing all black. Black shoes, socks, trousers, jumper, and gloves. He is walking down a black street with all the street lamps off. A black car is coming towards him with its lights off but somehow manages to stop in time.

How did the driver see the man?

A man is wearing all black. Black shoes, socks, trousers, jumper, and gloves. He is walking down a black street with all the street lamps off. A black car is coming towards him with its lights off but somehow manages to stop in time.

How did the driver see the man?

Hint:

It was daytime!

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Black Riddles Car Riddles

Solved: 67%

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