Fun Facts (Hints)
Here are some cool facts about riddles that may help get those brain juices flowing:
"What am I" riddles are one of the oldest types of riddle, and are seen in various pieces of historical literature.
Many teachers love to use riddles of the "What am I" variety, to help make sure their students are paying attention and engaging in the lessons.
These types of riddles are some of the most common, and some of the most frustrating.
African scholar Isidore Okpewho defines the riddle as a problem or puzzle is presented by a statement, and also when a response is offered in response to this problem or challenge.
Mind tricks in the form of riddle almost always attempt to swindle it's audience with tricky wordplay.
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Marching Before Armies
I march before armies, a thousand salute me, My fall can bring victory, but no one would shoot me; The wind is my lover, one-legged am I, Name me and see me, at home in the sky. What am I?
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Found In The Ocean Riddle
Im surrounded by water but Im not a fish
Im often found in an ocean but Im not a whale
I have beaches but Im not California
I can be a desert but Im not the Sahara.
What am I?
Im often found in an ocean but Im not a whale
I have beaches but Im not California
I can be a desert but Im not the Sahara.
What am I?
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Water And Light Riddle
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Bigger Than A Car Riddle
I go very far, so there's no need to push.
Bigger than a car, yet can hide in a bush.
They say I go round and round, like a top.
I move on the ground until I reach a stop.
What am I?
Bigger than a car, yet can hide in a bush.
They say I go round and round, like a top.
I move on the ground until I reach a stop.
What am I?
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Driven Through The Day Riddle
People are driven through the day by me
Late nights I do inspire
If not contained I run wild
What am I?
Late nights I do inspire
If not contained I run wild
What am I?
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Three T's Riddle
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Staying Longer And Getting Stronger Riddle
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Drying All Lands Riddle
My thunder comes before the lightning;
My lightning comes before the clouds;
My rain dries all the land it touches.
What am I?
My lightning comes before the clouds;
My rain dries all the land it touches.
What am I?
Hint:
The Thunder Beneath Riddle
My thunder rolls beneath me, my lightning flares above. I dust the crust, and when I bust, all I touch will I shove.
What am I?
What am I?
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When It's Down, Its Dark Riddle
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Not Darth Vader Riddle
Im spherical but Im not a soccer ball
I can be full even though I havent eaten anything
I have craters but Im not a volcano
I have a dark side but Im not Darth Vader
I can be seen at night but Im not a star
I affect tides but Im not the wind
What am I?
I can be full even though I havent eaten anything
I have craters but Im not a volcano
I have a dark side but Im not Darth Vader
I can be seen at night but Im not a star
I affect tides but Im not the wind
What am I?
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Losing Skin Riddle
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Holes On Holes Riddle
I have holes on the top and bottom. I have holes on my left and on my right. And I have holes in the middle, yet I still hold water. What am I?
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Running With No Legs
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Finding Alertness Riddle
First you pour in water
Then add some stuff that is ground
When I drink what comes out
My alertness can be found.
What am I?
Then add some stuff that is ground
When I drink what comes out
My alertness can be found.
What am I?
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1. I'm often found on a bike but never go anywhere, who am I? Answer: A stationary cyclist.
2. Many people throw me away, but the only way to keep me is to give me away, who am I? Answer: A kiss.
3. I may be slimy, but you'll find me in the garden and in a French delicacy, who am I? Answer: A snail.
4. I'm soft and cuddly, and can be a fire hazard if not handled properly, who am I? Answer: A stuffed animal.
5. I can be black or white, and am often found taking notes in court, who am I? Answer: A stenographer.
6. I'm always in a hole, yet I hold things up, who am I? Answer: A doughnut.
7. I may not have eyes, but I can see a lot and travel far, who am I? Answer: A camera.
8. I'm round and I have a hole in the middle, and I can be both sweet or savory, who am I? Answer: A bagel.
9. I'm flat and have wings, but I'm not an airplane, who am I? Answer: A pizza.
10. You can put me in your pocket, but I'm not money, who am I? Answer: A handkerchief.
11. I have a tail and can be fluffy, people often think I'm smelly, who am I? Answer: A skunk.
12. I'm small but mighty, and I can be used to connect multiple devices, who am I? Answer: A USB cable.
13. You can find me in a garden or a salad, but I'm not a flower, who am I? Answer: A radish.
14. I'm slippery and slimy, but I'm essential for fishing, who am I? Answer: Bait.
15. People love to pop me, but I'm not bubble wrap, who am I? Answer: Popcorn.
16. I'm often used for protection, but I can also be a fashion accessory, who am I? Answer: Sunglasses.
17. I'm often worn on your feet, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Shoes.
18. I'm delicious with peanut butter, but I'm not bread, who am I? Answer: Jelly.
19. I can be found in the ocean or on a plate, but I'm not a fish, who am I? Answer: Seaweed.
20. You can eat me with a spoon, but I'm not soup, who am I? Answer: Ice cream.
21. I come in many colors and can make a loud noise, but I'm not a rainbow, who am I? Answer: Fireworks.
22. I'm found in the forest and can be used to make furniture, who am I? Answer: Wood.
23. I'm often used for communication, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Phone.
24. I'm found in the sky and can be shaped into different animals, who am I? Answer: Cloud.
25. I can be salty or sweet, but I'm not popcorn, who am I? Answer: Pretzel.
26. I'm caused by friction and can make things spark, who am I? Answer: Fire.
27. I'm used on a cold night, but I'm not a blanket, who am I? Answer: Heater.
28. I'm responsible for making breakfast, but I'm not a chef, who am I? Answer: Toaster.
29. I'm found in the ocean and can be delicious on a plate, who am I? Answer: Crab.
30. I'm used for drinking, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Straw.
31. I'm used to keep food fresh, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Zip lock bag.
32. I can be used for cooking, but I'm not a pot, who am I? Answer: Oven.
33. I'm often used for baking, but I'm not flour, who am I? Answer: Baking powder.
34. I'm used for keeping time but I'm not a clock, who am I? Answer: Watch.
35. I'm used to carry things, but I'm not a bag, who am I? Answer: Backpack.
36. I can be used for cleaning, but I'm not soap, who am I? Answer: Detergent.
37. You can see through me, but I'm not a window, who am I? Answer: Contact lens.
38. I'm found in the sand and can be made into castles, who am I? Answer: Sandcastle.
39. I'm used for music, but I'm not a guitar, who am I? Answer: Keyboard.
40. I'm used for seeing in the dark, but I'm not a flashlight, who am I? Answer: Night vision goggles.
41. I'm used for keeping clothes clean, but I'm not a washing machine, who am I? Answer: Dryer sheet.
42. I'm often used for sports, but I'm not a ball, who am I? Answer: Sneakers.
43. I'm used for cutting, but I'm not a knife, who am I? Answer: Scissors.
44. I'm used to keep things organized, but I'm not a folder, who am I? Answer: Binder.
45. I'm used for making things cold, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Freezer.
46. I'm used for making ice cream, but I'm not a bowl, who am I? Answer: Ice cream maker.
47. I'm used for drinking coffee, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Mug.
48. I'm used for making toast, but I'm not a toaster, who am I? Answer: Bread.
49. I'm used for painting, but I'm not a brush, who am I? Answer: Palette.
50. I'm used for writing, but I'm not a pen, who am I? Answer: Pencil.
1. I'm often found on a bike but never go anywhere, who am I? Answer: A stationary cyclist.
2. Many people throw me away, but the only way to keep me is to give me away, who am I? Answer: A kiss.
3. I may be slimy, but you'll find me in the garden and in a French delicacy, who am I? Answer: A snail.
4. I'm soft and cuddly, and can be a fire hazard if not handled properly, who am I? Answer: A stuffed animal.
5. I can be black or white, and am often found taking notes in court, who am I? Answer: A stenographer.
6. I'm always in a hole, yet I hold things up, who am I? Answer: A doughnut.
7. I may not have eyes, but I can see a lot and travel far, who am I? Answer: A camera.
8. I'm round and I have a hole in the middle, and I can be both sweet or savory, who am I? Answer: A bagel.
9. I'm flat and have wings, but I'm not an airplane, who am I? Answer: A pizza.
10. You can put me in your pocket, but I'm not money, who am I? Answer: A handkerchief.
11. I have a tail and can be fluffy, people often think I'm smelly, who am I? Answer: A skunk.
12. I'm small but mighty, and I can be used to connect multiple devices, who am I? Answer: A USB cable.
13. You can find me in a garden or a salad, but I'm not a flower, who am I? Answer: A radish.
14. I'm slippery and slimy, but I'm essential for fishing, who am I? Answer: Bait.
15. People love to pop me, but I'm not bubble wrap, who am I? Answer: Popcorn.
16. I'm often used for protection, but I can also be a fashion accessory, who am I? Answer: Sunglasses.
17. I'm often worn on your feet, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Shoes.
18. I'm delicious with peanut butter, but I'm not bread, who am I? Answer: Jelly.
19. I can be found in the ocean or on a plate, but I'm not a fish, who am I? Answer: Seaweed.
20. You can eat me with a spoon, but I'm not soup, who am I? Answer: Ice cream.
21. I come in many colors and can make a loud noise, but I'm not a rainbow, who am I? Answer: Fireworks.
22. I'm found in the forest and can be used to make furniture, who am I? Answer: Wood.
23. I'm often used for communication, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Phone.
24. I'm found in the sky and can be shaped into different animals, who am I? Answer: Cloud.
25. I can be salty or sweet, but I'm not popcorn, who am I? Answer: Pretzel.
26. I'm caused by friction and can make things spark, who am I? Answer: Fire.
27. I'm used on a cold night, but I'm not a blanket, who am I? Answer: Heater.
28. I'm responsible for making breakfast, but I'm not a chef, who am I? Answer: Toaster.
29. I'm found in the ocean and can be delicious on a plate, who am I? Answer: Crab.
30. I'm used for drinking, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Straw.
31. I'm used to keep food fresh, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Zip lock bag.
32. I can be used for cooking, but I'm not a pot, who am I? Answer: Oven.
33. I'm often used for baking, but I'm not flour, who am I? Answer: Baking powder.
34. I'm used for keeping time but I'm not a clock, who am I? Answer: Watch.
35. I'm used to carry things, but I'm not a bag, who am I? Answer: Backpack.
36. I can be used for cleaning, but I'm not soap, who am I? Answer: Detergent.
37. You can see through me, but I'm not a window, who am I? Answer: Contact lens.
38. I'm found in the sand and can be made into castles, who am I? Answer: Sandcastle.
39. I'm used for music, but I'm not a guitar, who am I? Answer: Keyboard.
40. I'm used for seeing in the dark, but I'm not a flashlight, who am I? Answer: Night vision goggles.
41. I'm used for keeping clothes clean, but I'm not a washing machine, who am I? Answer: Dryer sheet.
42. I'm often used for sports, but I'm not a ball, who am I? Answer: Sneakers.
43. I'm used for cutting, but I'm not a knife, who am I? Answer: Scissors.
44. I'm used to keep things organized, but I'm not a folder, who am I? Answer: Binder.
45. I'm used for making things cold, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Freezer.
46. I'm used for making ice cream, but I'm not a bowl, who am I? Answer: Ice cream maker.
47. I'm used for drinking coffee, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Mug.
48. I'm used for making toast, but I'm not a toaster, who am I? Answer: Bread.
49. I'm used for painting, but I'm not a brush, who am I? Answer: Palette.
50. I'm used for writing, but I'm not a pen, who am I? Answer: Pencil.