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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A Carpet Of Rice, Flour, Sand Or Petals Riddle
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I Appear Everywhere Except In The Dark
Hint: Not a shadow
I Never Was But Always Will Be Riddle
I never was but always will be. No one ever saw me but everyone knows I exist. I give people the motivation to better themselves everyday. What am I?
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A Box Of Diamonds Riddle
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Round And Round Never Off The Ground Riddle
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Above Or In The Ground Riddle
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Throw Me Riddle
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A Solitary Word 5 Letters Long Riddle
I am a solitary word, 5 letters long.
Behead me, and I am still the same.
Behead me again, and I am still the same.
What am I?
Behead me, and I am still the same.
Behead me again, and I am still the same.
What am I?
Hint: Reread the first line.
Alone.
Behead me and I am Lone.
Behead me again and I am One. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
Behead me and I am Lone.
Behead me again and I am One. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
Liquid But Not Water Riddle
Im a liquid but Im not water
Im sticky but Im not glue
Im sweet but Im not melted chocolate
Im found in a comb but Im not hair
Im created by an insect but Im not a web
What am I?
Im sticky but Im not glue
Im sweet but Im not melted chocolate
Im found in a comb but Im not hair
Im created by an insect but Im not a web
What am I?
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I'm A Country But Im Not Russia Riddle
Im a country but Im not Russia
Im in the southern hemisphere but Im not Argentina
Im popular with surfers but Im not South Africa
Im surrounded by water but Im not Madagascar
Im sometimes called Oz but I dont have anything to do with wizards
What am I?
Im in the southern hemisphere but Im not Argentina
Im popular with surfers but Im not South Africa
Im surrounded by water but Im not Madagascar
Im sometimes called Oz but I dont have anything to do with wizards
What am I?
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Make Your Ship Stay Still Riddle
When youre coming to a stop
This is what you will
Drop on to the sea bed
To make your ship stay still
What am I?
This is what you will
Drop on to the sea bed
To make your ship stay still
What am I?
Hint:
Faster Than Any Man Alive
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A tornado or a hurricane. The calm area in the middle of such a storm is called the eye and wind speeds can reach up to 300 mph in an extreme tornado. Neither one have any arms or legs, but that doesnt stop them from moving, does it? Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
YES NO
Fluttering By Riddle
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A Beautiful Insect
I am a type of insect
But one that is beautiful
I look just like a large moth
But one that is colorful
What am I?
But one that is beautiful
I look just like a large moth
But one that is colorful
What am I?
Hint:
Perfect For Cutting And Grinding
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