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Here is a bit of insight relating to riddles in the form of historical facts:

Many ancient cultures used riddles as a form of contest, and sometimes getting the right answer was a matter of life and death.

Archaeologists have found many brain teasing artifacts written on the walls of ancient temples in the Eastern world.

A variety of African cultures have used and still use riddles to pass along traditional messages and beliefs generationally.

People in Ancient Greece who were able to solve riddles were more popular in this society as they were very much admired by the people who couldn't.

The earliest example of a written puzzle/riddle that we have today is said to be from Babylonian times.

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A Chicken And A Cow Riddle

What do you get if you cross a chicken with a cow?

Hint:

Roost beef!

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Hobbit Money Riddle

Why don't you ask a hobbit for money?

Hint:

Because they're already a little short

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Dinner Date Bird Riddle

What bird is with you at every meal?

Hint:

A swallow!

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Moon Hair Riddle

How does the man-in-the-moon cut his hair?

Hint:

Eclipse it!

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Keys And Doors Ridde

What key won't open any door?

Hint:

A monkey!

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Owl Quiz Riddle

Why are owls like a quiz?

Hint:

Because they never give you an answer.

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The Horse Next Door

What do you call a horse that lives next door?

Hint:

A neigh-bor!

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Music Theft Riddle

What was stolen from the music store?

Hint:

The lute!

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Two Letters

I'm written with two letters, but only said with one. What am I?

Hint:

Eye ('e' and 'y' are the only letters).

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A Cold Man Riddle

Can you solve this classic riddle in under 30 seconds? Don't shy away from using the hint provided that's why it's there. Click the Start Timer on the top right before you begin. If you're able to answer this correctly press the Facebook like button and if not then click share.

I am a cold man without a soul. If there is warmth in me, it slowly will kill me. What am I?

Hint: I'm around the most during winter.

A snowman.

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Cowboy Rides Into Town On Friday

A cowboy rides into town on Friday, stays for three days and leaves on Friday. How did he do it?

Hint:

The horse's name is Friday

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The Ball Of Yarn Riddle

What happened when the cat ate a ball of yarn?

Hint:

She had mittens!

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The More You Take

The more you take, the more you leave behind.
What are they?

Hint:

Steps

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What Brightens Mom's Day?

Here's a common riddle that'll get your brain working. It's not tough to solve but can be tricky if you don't think outside of the box a little. In regards to the riddle... for most of us this has indeed brightened up our moms day and is very big and always yellow. You have 30 seconds to solve.