Fun Facts (Hints)
Tricky riddles have an extensive history in the history of man. Here are a few interesting facts about the art of riddle:
The mere definition of what a riddle actually is, is a subject that has caused debates between scholars for thousands of years.
One of the most famous riddle enthusiasts known to man is a scholar from Ancient Greece known as Archimedes.
Many in western cultures argue that there are only two types of riddle, while many in the Eastern world believe that there are 3 or more.
A popular biblical riddle is found in the old testament book of Judges.
Riddles have been used in some the best selling books ever, including J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit."
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The Innocent Murderer Riddle
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Traveling On A Monday Riddle
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The Riddle Of Sphinx
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A person: ("Legs" is a metaphor for hands and knees in the first description and two legs and a cane in the last.) Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Strawberry Jam Stain Riddle
The Smith family is a very wealthy family that lives in a big, circular home. One morning, Mr. Smith woke up and saw a strawberry jam stain on his new carpet. He figured out that everyone who was there that morning had a jam sandwich. From the following statements, figure out who spilled the jam.
Billy Smith: I was outside playing basketball.
The Maid: I was dusting the corners of the house.
Chef: I was starting to make lunch for later.
Who is lying?
Billy Smith: I was outside playing basketball.
The Maid: I was dusting the corners of the house.
Chef: I was starting to make lunch for later.
Who is lying?
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The maid was lying. There are no corners in a circular house.
Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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The Scene Of The Crime Riddle
A man murders his wife with a knife in their car. Nobody is around to see this. He throws her out of the car being careful not to leave any fingerprints on her body. Next he throws the knife off of a cliff into a valley where it will never be found and he goes home. An hour later the police call him and tell him that his wife has been murdered and he needs to come to the scene of the crime immediately. As soon as he arrives, he is arrested.
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The police did not tell him the location of the crime scene but he arrived at the correct place. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Left On A Bus Riddle
One night, a king and a queen got on a bus with no bus driver. The king and a queen got off the bus. Who is left on the bus?
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Apples In A Basket Riddle
There are four girls, and four apples in a basket. Every girl takes an apple, yet one apple remains in the basket? How is this possible?
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The answer is that one girl took the basket. She took the last apple while it was in the basket. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Every Single Person Riddle
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The married people are still alive because every SINGLE person dies. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Girl's Best Friend.
Hint: Diamonds are made of this element.
Pie Ingredients Riddle
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Cars, Knives And Wives Riddle
A man murders his wife with a knife in their car. Nobody is around to see this. He throws her out of the car being careful not to leave any fingerprints on her body. Next he throws the knife off of a cliff into a gorge where it will never be found and he goes home. An hour later the police call him and tell him that his wife has been murdered and he needs to come to the scene of the crime immediately. As soon as he arrives, he is arrested. How did they know he did it?
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He never asked the cop where the scene of the crime was, so they knew that he had murdered his wife. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Not A Drug Riddle
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Eyes Underground Riddle
I may grow underground, but I also have eye. When I land on your dinner plate, you call me french fries. What am I?
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A Walk In The Rain Riddle
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Madonna Doesn't Have One Riddle
Arnold Schwarzeneggers is really long. Michael J. Foxs is short. Daffy Ducks isnt human. Madonna doesnt have one. What am I?
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