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- One of the oldest and most famous books containing a collection of riddles is called "The Exeter Book."
- In ancient times, riddles were primarily used at tests of wit, and getting the right answer was often a matter of life and death.
- Brain teasing questions have appeared extensively in Old English literature and poetry.
- Many scholars consider a riddle as an elaborate pun.
- Ancient philosopher Aristotle included was one of the first to note that riddles have a very close relationship with metaphors.
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Riddles For Teenagers

Riddles and Answers' staff has compiled some of the best teen riddles we could find, and have placed them here, free, for your enjoyment.
These awesome riddles for teenagers will help to get any growing young adult into the right state for learning. In fact, many studies have shown that riddles and brain teasers are great for mental stimulation and the brain as a whole.
This extensive set of puzzling questions for teenagers can also be used in more ways besides schooling.
A vast majority of people who use riddles in modern times, use them to just pass the time. While others use them for group activities like treasure or scavenger hunts. Whatever your pleasure, we have the riddles to keep you entertained.
Born 12 Years Ago Riddle
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3 Days Ago I Turned 18 Riddle
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Their birthday is on the 1st of January.
Here it is given that 3 days ago, it was The Narrator's birthday so he(The Narrator) was 18 years old 3 days ago and now at present the age of The Narrator is 19 years and next year he will be 20 years old, so I told you that his birthday is on 1st of January and he is 19 years old at present so according to the question asked he was 18 years old 3 days before 1st January i.e. on 29th of December and he will be 20 years old on the next year i.e. on 1st of January. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Here it is given that 3 days ago, it was The Narrator's birthday so he(The Narrator) was 18 years old 3 days ago and now at present the age of The Narrator is 19 years and next year he will be 20 years old, so I told you that his birthday is on 1st of January and he is 19 years old at present so according to the question asked he was 18 years old 3 days before 1st January i.e. on 29th of December and he will be 20 years old on the next year i.e. on 1st of January. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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I Have Branches But No Fruit Riddle
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I Begin Like A Groan Hollowed Out With Ease Riddle
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What Will You Open First Riddle
You stay alone and you are sleeping in your room when your friends are ringing the doorbell. They've come to have breakfast with you and all you have at home is a box of cornflakes, Bread, Jam and one carton of Milk. What will you open first?
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What Cannot Talk But Will Always Reply When Spoken To Riddle
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Throw Me Riddle
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Making Moms Day
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Five Prom Couples Riddle
Five couples went to the prom as a group. The boys' names were Mark, Quintin, Jim, Bob, and James. The girls' names were Amanda, Betty, Susan, Jessica, and Jasmin. Each couple wore matching colors of either blue, yellow, red, green, or pink. Match the dates and the color they are wearing.
1) Two couples have the same first letter in their name. One of those letters is "B".
2) Susan wore red and Jessica wore blue.
3) Susan has more letters in her name than her date does.
4) Neither Mark nor Quintin went with Jasmin, who was wearing yellow.
5) Amanda went with Jim and they did not wear green.
1) Two couples have the same first letter in their name. One of those letters is "B".
2) Susan wore red and Jessica wore blue.
3) Susan has more letters in her name than her date does.
4) Neither Mark nor Quintin went with Jasmin, who was wearing yellow.
5) Amanda went with Jim and they did not wear green.
Hint:
Mark and Susan wore red.
Quintin and Jessica wore blue.
Jim and Amanda wore pink.
Bob and Betty wore green.
James and Jasmin wore yellow. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Quintin and Jessica wore blue.
Jim and Amanda wore pink.
Bob and Betty wore green.
James and Jasmin wore yellow. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
Put Them In Me
I am something you can find in your house
That you would use when your clothes are dirty
Before going in a tumble dryer
You would usually first put them in me
I am?
That you would use when your clothes are dirty
Before going in a tumble dryer
You would usually first put them in me
I am?
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Saying Hello Riddle
You can use me to say hello,
And to say goodbye.
I'm no good when I'm too dry,
I can be quick or I can be slow.
What am I?
And to say goodbye.
I'm no good when I'm too dry,
I can be quick or I can be slow.
What am I?
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Puberty And A Water Bottle
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Hard To Find Riddle
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Lucky To Have It Riddle
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Mixing Sulfur, Tungsten, And Silver
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1. Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems.
2. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
3. How does a train eat? It goes chew chew!
4. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
5. What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine.
6. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
7. What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between us, something smells.
8. What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? "Supplies!"
9. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
10. Why was the computer cold? Because it left its Windows open!
11. What do you call a belt made of watches? A waist of time.
12. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
13. What do you call a boomerang that won't come back? A stick.
14. What do you call a snobbish prisoner going down stairs? A condescending con descending.
15. Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil? Because it’s pointless.
16. What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a trampoline and a well-dressed man on a trampoline? Attire.
17. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
18. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark? Frostbite!
19. How do you know if a joke is a dad joke? It becomes apparent.
20. Why shouldn't you tell a secret in a vegetable garden? Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears.
21. Why do you need a license for a dog and not for a cat? Cats are purr-fectly capable of driving themselves.
22. Did you hear about the kidnapping at the park? They woke up.
23. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
24. Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.
25. Why do we tell actors to "break a leg?" Because every play has a cast.
26. What happens when a frog’s car breaks down? It gets toad away.
27. I’m reading a book on the history of glue. I just can’t seem to put it down.
28. I don’t trust people that do acupuncture. They’re back stabbers.
29. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work? A can’t opener.
30. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite.
31. I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.
32. Why do we tell actors to "break a leg?" Because every play has a cast.
33. I used to play piano by ear. Now I use my hands.
34. What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta.
35. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
36. Have you ever heard of the band "1023MB?" They haven’t got a gig yet.
37. I don’t play soccer because I enjoy the sport. I’m just doing it for kicks.
38. Why was the broom late? It swept in.
39. Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over the bay, they would be bagels.
40. What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers.
41. Did you hear about the guy who invented lifesavers? They say he made a mint.
42. Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer? He just couldn’t see himself doing it.
43. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
44. How do you organize a space party? You planet.
45. Did you hear about the kidnapping at the park? They woke up.
46. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work? A can’t opener.
47. I used to play piano by ear. Now I use my hands.
48. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
49. How does a train eat? It goes chew chew!
50. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
1. Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems.
2. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
3. How does a train eat? It goes chew chew!
4. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
5. What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine.
6. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
7. What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between us, something smells.
8. What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? "Supplies!"
9. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
10. Why was the computer cold? Because it left its Windows open!
11. What do you call a belt made of watches? A waist of time.
12. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
13. What do you call a boomerang that won't come back? A stick.
14. What do you call a snobbish prisoner going down stairs? A condescending con descending.
15. Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil? Because it’s pointless.
16. What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a trampoline and a well-dressed man on a trampoline? Attire.
17. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
18. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark? Frostbite!
19. How do you know if a joke is a dad joke? It becomes apparent.
20. Why shouldn't you tell a secret in a vegetable garden? Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears.
21. Why do you need a license for a dog and not for a cat? Cats are purr-fectly capable of driving themselves.
22. Did you hear about the kidnapping at the park? They woke up.
23. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
24. Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.
25. Why do we tell actors to "break a leg?" Because every play has a cast.
26. What happens when a frog’s car breaks down? It gets toad away.
27. I’m reading a book on the history of glue. I just can’t seem to put it down.
28. I don’t trust people that do acupuncture. They’re back stabbers.
29. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work? A can’t opener.
30. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite.
31. I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.
32. Why do we tell actors to "break a leg?" Because every play has a cast.
33. I used to play piano by ear. Now I use my hands.
34. What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta.
35. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
36. Have you ever heard of the band "1023MB?" They haven’t got a gig yet.
37. I don’t play soccer because I enjoy the sport. I’m just doing it for kicks.
38. Why was the broom late? It swept in.
39. Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over the bay, they would be bagels.
40. What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers.
41. Did you hear about the guy who invented lifesavers? They say he made a mint.
42. Why did the invisible man turn down the job offer? He just couldn’t see himself doing it.
43. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
44. How do you organize a space party? You planet.
45. Did you hear about the kidnapping at the park? They woke up.
46. What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work? A can’t opener.
47. I used to play piano by ear. Now I use my hands.
48. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
49. How does a train eat? It goes chew chew!
50. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.