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WHAT AM I RIDDLES

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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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My Age No Longer Sits On A Calendar Riddle

My age no longer sits on a calendar. I function when needed thats if my hands have not given up. A landmark and even a part of history. What am I?

My age no longer sits on a calendar. I function when needed thats if my hands have not given up. A landmark and even a part of history. What am I?

Hint:

Time

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One Answer Riddles

Solved: 58%

They Fill Me Up And You Empty Me Riddle

They fill me up and you empty me, almost everyday; if you raise my arm, I work the opposite way. What am I?

They fill me up and you empty me, almost everyday; if you raise my arm, I work the opposite way. What am I?

Hint:

A mailbox.

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Solved: 44%

I Can Be Short And Sometimes Hot Riddle

I can be short and sometimes hot. When displayed, I rarely impress. What am I?

I can be short and sometimes hot. When displayed, I rarely impress. What am I?

Hint:

A temper

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Solved: 57%

I Make Marks Wherever I Go Riddle

I usually wear a yellow coat. I usually have a dark head. I make marks wherever I go.

What am I?

I usually wear a yellow coat. I usually have a dark head. I make marks wherever I go.

What am I?

Hint:

A pencil.

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Middle School Riddles

Solved: 55%

I Shave Everyday Riddle

I shave everyday but my beard is the same. What am I?

I shave everyday but my beard is the same. What am I?

Hint:

A Barber

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Riddles For Men

Solved: 63%

On The Earth I Am Dead Riddle

On the Earth I am dead, Though I live on the moon. I am in no crater, And I'm in every boom. What am I?

On the Earth I am dead, Though I live on the moon. I am in no crater, And I'm in every boom. What am I?

Hint:

The letter O.

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Rhyming Riddles

Solved: 44%

I Was Right In The Middle Of February Riddle

I was right in the middle of February this year. I was at the end 5 years back and at the beginning 500 years ago. What am I?

I was right in the middle of February this year. I was at the end 5 years back and at the beginning 500 years ago. What am I?

Hint:

The number 15

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February Riddles

Solved: 35%

I Come At The Start Of Rocket Riddle

I come at the start of rocket and at the end of cracker. What am I?

I come at the start of rocket and at the end of cracker. What am I?

Hint:

The letter R

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Riddles For Kids

Solved: 65%

I Am Where Yesterday Follows Riddle

I'm where yesterday follows today and tomorrow is in the middle. What am I?

I'm where yesterday follows today and tomorrow is in the middle. What am I?

Hint:

A Dictionary

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Mind Trick Questions

Solved: 42%

I Am Second In The First One Riddle

I am second in the first one, and at the end of the second one, shown in the visuals. What am I?

I am second in the first one, and at the end of the second one, shown in the visuals. What am I?

Hint: Read the question carefully and understand it.

I am the letter I

The first Image is Gift and the Second image is confetti.

Given: I am second in the first one, and at the end of the second one, shown in the visuals.

The letter 'I' is second in the word Gift and the letter 'I' is at the end of the word Confetti.

Hence, The letter 'I' is the required answer.

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Scavenger Hunt Riddles

Solved: 58%

I Weigh Nothing Riddle

I weigh nothing, but you can still see me. If you put me in a bucket, I make the bucket lighter. What am I?

I weigh nothing, but you can still see me. If you put me in a bucket, I make the bucket lighter. What am I?

Hint:

A Hole

We can not weigh a hole but we can see it. Let's take an example, a plastic bottle has sugar. If we make a hole in that bottle, then it is obvious that we can see it. After making a hole in it, the sugar kept in the bottle starts coming out of the hole and due to this the bottle becomes empty.

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Scavenger Hunt Riddles

Solved: 52%

A Full One Puts A Smile On Your Face Riddle

A full one puts a smile on your face. You keep on going like it's a race. But as my contents start to diminish, you'll start to think if you're ready to finish. What am I?

A full one puts a smile on your face. You keep on going like it's a race. But as my contents start to diminish, you'll start to think if you're ready to finish. What am I?

Hint:

A plate

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Scavenger Hunt Riddles

Solved: 56%

Trace Your Steps Back Riddle

Trace your steps back. Find chunks of me. Do try to be smart. I go on forever, but the last safe holds my start. What am I?

Trace your steps back. Find chunks of me. Do try to be smart. I go on forever, but the last safe holds my start. What am I?

Hint:

The answer is numbers '2 3 8 4'

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Solved: 29%

2 In A Corner 1 In A Room Riddle

Two in a corner, one in a room, zero in a house, but one in a shelter. What am I?

Two in a corner, one in a room, zero in a house, but one in a shelter. What am I?

Hint:

The letter R

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Middle School Riddles

Solved: 58%

I Have Branches But No Fruit Riddle

I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?

I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?

Hint:

A bank

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Riddles For Teens

Solved: 50%

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