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I burn and burn and never fall; I am made with glass walls.
A. A lighthouse
B. A candle
C. The sun
D. A lantern
Men love me, women adore me. I am never free.
A. Silver
B. Diamonds
C. True love
D. Gold
What type of man is always above a board?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. A chessman
What is an "age" that most travelers have with them?
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. Baggage
I grow with age; you need a lot of me to be known as a sage.
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. Wisdom
Only time it's okay to lock lips with a stranger for encouragement?
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. When performing cpr
Jack and Jill died in mud/liquid with broken glass near a train station.
A. They were humans
B. They were spies
C. They were dolls
D. They were fish
Six glasses (3 full, 3 empty). Move only one to make them alternate.
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Pour glass #2 into glass #5
Is a wine container more or less than half full without using measuring tools?
A. A measuring cup
B. A scale
C. A ruler
D. Tilt the container
Fred killed innocents and caused $4.7 million in damage but never had to pay. Why?
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. Fred was a hurricane
I add 5 to 9 and get 2. How is this correct?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Time
A 7-letter word: if you take out 4, you have 1 left.
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. Someone
Children: Aerodynamics, Engines, Illustrator, Animal wisdom. Who are we?
A. Wealth
B. Height
C. Wrinkles
D. A e i o u
Everyone has one of these. They are both hard and easy to keep.
A. A promise
B. A lie
C. A diary
D. Secrets
What has teeth but doesn't possess a mouth?
A. A comb
B. A zipper
C. A rake
D. A saw
Others get wrinkles as they get old, but the older I get, the fewer wrinkles I have.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Tires
I creep upon you slowly. I change shades, and I grow. I weep and weep.
A. An elevator
B. An escalator
C. A ramp
D. Spring
It takes a good scholar to learn what I am. I am full of knowledge and have many words.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. A book
I am one hole in one pole. I pack a hole the color of milk. You use me less at night.
A. A wallet
B. A spare key
C. A loose coin
D. An eye
I have 6 faces and 21 eyes. I have no body and cannot see.
A. Two ears
B. Two hands
C. Two feet
D. Dice
I have a temper, and I blow my top when I make a mess of everything.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A volcano
A man and his boss have the same parents but are not related. How?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. He is self-employed
I am a house. People walk in blind, but when they leave, they can see.
A. A window
B. A promise
C. A heart
D. A church
I can help make you see or blind you. I can build a castle but not one that you can live in.
A. A hook
B. A thread
C. A button
D. Sand
I am afraid of cats. I have two colors on my skin. I am always with my pack.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A zebra
How many 9s are between the number one and the number 100?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. 20
What grows bigger and bigger the more you contract it?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Debt
I never swallow anything, but I have a hard bite. I go all over the hills and make a pretty sight.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Frost
Today is the day prior to a couple of days after the one before tomorrow is the sixth day. What day is it?
A. An elevator
B. An escalator
C. A ramp
D. Friday
I can fill your body, but you are unable to touch me. Death is something I can bring.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Smoke
I grow, but I am not alive. I am fun to have on hand with friends, and I love summertime.
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Marshmallow
I come in many varieties and can bring harmony. You move when you hear me, but you can't touch me.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. Music
I can be repeated but only sometimes in the same way. I cannot be changed, but I have been rewritten.
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. History
I am good and in a fine state. Unfortunately, those who are in are sadly out of it.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Sane
I walked for miles, and I finally got it. When I saw it, I threw it away, realizing I did not want it.
A. A comb
B. A zipper
C. A rake
D. A thorn
Through my wounds, you will see the water run. I once held many, but I have no more.
A. A rock
B. A feather
C. A sponge
D. A shipwreck
Black within am I, and red without I am. I have 4 corners.
A. A postcard
B. A coin
C. A flag
D. A chimney
I only have one eye, but I see things better than those with two. I can save your memories.
A. A hook
B. A thread
C. A button
D. Camera
I live in the ground. I may not be much now, but I will be someday.
A. A hook
B. A thread
C. A button
D. A seed
I travel from coast to coast and never move.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A highway
I point the way when I am filled. When I am empty, I am still. I have 2 skins�one within and one without.
A. A sock
B. A mitten
C. A ring
D. Gloves
Getting into me is simple. Getting out of me is difficult.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Trouble
What hole can be mended with other holes?
A. A wallet
B. A spare key
C. A loose coin
D. A net
I have a big hump, and I spit, but I can take you where you need to get.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A camel
Even if you don�t kill me, I will die because when I live, I cry.
A. A person
B. A tree
C. A building
D. A candle
Feathers will give me the ability to take flight. Though I possess a body, I am not living; you determine how far I go.
A. A reflection
B. A ghost
C. A vampire
D. An arrow
People see me without noticing I am there. I am beyond what you are seeking.
A. A hook
B. A thread
C. A button
D. A window
I fly when I am born, and lay still when I am alive. I run as I die.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Snow
Three heads I have got. Cut one; I am still stronger. Cut 2; I will rise and become 10.
A. A snake
B. A comet
C. A dog
D. A fox
Slash me if you like, but I heal instantly.
A. A rock
B. A feather
C. A sponge
D. Water
I hold months and weeks, but I come in sizes big and small.
A. Your temper
B. Your tongue
C. A secret
D. A calendar
Orange sky... blue oranges... glass is red... banana violets.
A. Smoke
B. Fog
C. A bird
D. Negative
I rise on a pillar, and I can crawl all over the Earth but never stay for long.
A. A reflection
B. A ghost
C. A vampire
D. A shadow
I thunder with a breech and weigh more than a dozen men.
A. 150 pounds
B. His own weight
C. A scale
D. A cannon
I have no heart, just a body. I have a tongue but not a head.
A. A snake
B. A comet
C. A dog
D. A bell
For hundreds, I am their true wake-up call.
A. An elevator
B. An escalator
C. A ramp
D. Coffee
No tracks/paths... field that stretches wide... shimmer like diamonds.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. The ocean
What can you add to water in a full bucket to make it lighter?
A. A wallet
B. A spare key
C. A loose coin
D. A hole
What happens when your underwear attack you?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A wedgie
My love for Eliza will never know my first... my whole?
A. A wallet
B. A spare key
C. A loose coin
D. Endless
I crack when you drop me. Even broken, I smile back.
A. A window
B. A promise
C. A heart
D. A mirror
I have many colors, but you can't ever touch me.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. A rainbow
What starts as black, then turns red before finally turning white?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Charcoal
I can be broken or read, watched, or live.
A. A window
B. A promise
C. A heart
D. The news
You can hold me in your right hand but not the left.
A. Your temper
B. Your tongue
C. A secret
D. Your left hand
How many letters are in the alphabet?
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. 11
I have only a duo of words, and yet I possess thousands of letters.
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. The post office
I can't be taken from you, but I am owned by all.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Knowledge
If you don�t have me, the world will fall. Many people have one of me.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. An atlas
I can destroy kings and make them feeble. I can bring down towns and cities.
A. A globe
B. A photograph
C. A mirror
D. Time
I get tagged with red or yellow stickers, and people come to me daily.
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. The clearance section
I see you beneath me, hear your sights and sounds. Memories come with me.
A. A hook
B. A thread
C. A button
D. The past
I shed in one season and dress smartly for the next.
A. A grandfather
B. A cousin
C. A stepbrother
D. A tree
I never sing till a shot fires out.
A. A plant
B. A person
C. A piece of metal
D. A gun
I can run, but I am unable to walk.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A nose
I cry but have no eyes, I rejoice but have no heart.
A. Two ears
B. Two hands
C. Two feet
D. A cloud
The faster the horse runs, the shorter his tail becomes �an iron horse with a flaxen tail.
A. A person
B. A tree
C. A building
D. A needle
If I turn my head, you can go wherever you want. Turn again, you're stuck and can rot.
A. A snake
B. A comet
C. A dog
D. A key
What is something that is always present but people can't see?
A. A hook
B. A thread
C. A button
D. Noise
What does a scientist call a dog?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A canine
I have wisdom and knowledge beyond the ages. I get what you want in a split second.
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. Computer
A lost child is claimed by three people. Parent 1 feeds him burgers; Parent 2 shouts "Where were you?"; Parent 3 offers a toy car. Who is the criminal?
A. A plant
B. A person
C. A piece of metal
D. Parent 1 and parent 3
A duck is in a circular lake with a dog on the shore (dog is 4x faster). How does the duck escape to fly away?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Swim in a small circle near the center
A prisoner faces a 6-shot revolver with 2 adjacent bullets. The first shot was empty. Should they spin again or shoot again?
A. I am innocent
B. You will shoot me
C. I am lying
D. Shoot again
A father tasks three children to buy something to fill a room. Daughter wins with two items. What were they?
A. A person
B. A tree
C. A building
D. Matches and a candle
A grandfather's will: the child whose car crosses the finish line last wins the fortune. After a month of waiting, they seek an uncle's advice. What did he say?
A. The sun
B. A star
C. A calendar
D. "drive each other's car"
A traveler sees four paths: deep mud, broken tracks, a lion that hasn't eaten or drunk in 3 months, and dinosaurs. Which is safest?
A. They were humans
B. They were spies
C. They were dolls
D. The path with the lion
Three men pay $10 each for a $30 room ($30 total). Manager returns $5. Employee pockets $2, gives $3 back. Now they paid $9 each ($27). Plus employee's $2 = $29. Where is the extra dollar?
A. A wallet
B. A spare key
C. A loose coin
D. There is no lost dollar
I can turn and twist, and I leave a loop.
A. A sock
B. A boot
C. A glove
D. A shoelace
I live for 7 months and sing as the breeze whips by. I have many different colors.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. A leaf
What can pandas have that no other animal can have?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. A family of baby pandas
The roof is beneath, and the floor is on top. I rarely leave this place, and as each day passes, a new horizon greets my gaze.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A sailor
Two brothers run, but no matter how much they try, they cannot reach each other.
A. An airplane
B. A helicopter
C. A bicycle
D. Wheels
What is harder and harder to catch the faster you run?
A. Your temper
B. Your tongue
C. A secret
D. Your breath
I am a mother, and I support my children no matter what their weight. I can turn around without being called, and I have held use since the time you crawled.
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. The earth
No man can ever see me, and no man ever will, but I will always be here.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. Tomorrow
What has to take a bow before it can speak to you?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A violin
I can enchant anyone I see, and I can bring out the best in you. I can brighten someone's day, and I can sparkle and shine.
A. Anyone
B. Nobody
C. Nothing
D. A smile
I stand upright, and I am quite grand. I am elegant, and people like to look at me. I am right at your hands.
A. A watch
B. A statue
C. A mirror
D. A piano
I am in a house and around it, but I never touch it. What am I?
A. A window
B. A promise
C. A heart
D. The sun
What is red but stops on green?
A. A rock
B. A feather
C. A sponge
D. A watermelon
When you lose me, you may make others lose theirs.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Your temper
I am always in front of you, but you cannot see me.
A. A hook
B. A thread
C. A button
D. Your future
I have no legs to dance or lungs to sing, yet I dance and breathe.
A. Your temper
B. Your tongue
C. A secret
D. A flame
I rarely get touched but am often held.
A. A sock
B. A boot
C. A glove
D. A tongue
I have a tongue but can't talk; no legs but sometimes walk.
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. A shoe
I have two legs, but they only touch the ground when I rest.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A wheelbarrow
Shorter than the rest; you raise it up when you are happy.
A. A person
B. A tree
C. A building
D. A thumb
If you immerse a stone into water, what will it become?
A. A rock
B. A feather
C. A sponge
D. A whetstone
I hide what is real and true; I can help you find courage inside.
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. Makeup
What never walks, has a big mouth, and runs but never talks?
A. A comb
B. A zipper
C. A rake
D. A river
I cause involuntary movements in the vehicle you drive.
A. An airplane
B. A helicopter
C. A bicycle
D. A tow truck
Green hair, round red head, and a long, thin white beard.
A. A snake
B. A comet
C. A dog
D. A radish
What is half of 8? (Not 4).
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. 3 or 0
What is unable to be burned in flames or drowned in water?
A. A rock
B. A feather
C. A sponge
D. Ice
A container without a lock or key; inside is a prize of gold.
A. Silver
B. Diamonds
C. True love
D. An egg
6 brothers each have 1 sister. How many sisters in the family?
A. Two ears
B. Two hands
C. Two feet
D. One sister
How is Betty 50 in 1830 and 45 in 1835?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. She was born in 1880 b.c
What has only two words but hundreds of letters?
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. The post office
I appear flat but am deep; I take lives but offer food. I have no heart.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. The ocean
Two coins equal 30 cents. One is not a nickel. What are they?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. A quarter and a nickel
What gets bigger the more you take away from it?
A. A wallet
B. A spare key
C. A loose coin
D. A hole
A biologist is the girl's mother, but not her father. Who is the biologist?
A. A grandfather
B. A cousin
C. A stepbrother
D. The girl's mother
What always ends everything?
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. The letter �g�
I am green but not a lizard, white without snow, and bearded without being a man.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. A leek
If a rooster laid a white and brown egg, what kind of chicks would hatch?
A. A window
B. A promise
C. A heart
D. None
What are 2 things you would never eat after just waking up?
A. An elevator
B. An escalator
C. A ramp
D. Lunch and dinner
What has no other organs but 13 hearts?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. A deck of cards
What do the moon and a single dollar bill have in common?
A. The sun
B. A star
C. A calendar
D. 4 quarters
If I don�t have this, I'm already dead. If I am not dead, I am already behind.
A. A snake
B. A comet
C. A dog
D. Ahead
In a dark cave with one match, a coal lump, a lamp, and a stove, what do you light first?
A. A reflection
B. A ghost
C. A vampire
D. The match
What kind of jacket is always damp when placed on your shoulders?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. A coat of paint
I have pointed fangs, a piercing force, and grab victims with a single bite.
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A stapler
I have 2 different cases but will never win or lose or need a lawyer.
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. Letters
I am cylindrical and long, live in a house that makes you fall, and am delicious.
A. A luxury car
B. A wedding dress
C. A new house
D. A banana
Which automobile is spelled the same way forward and backward?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. A racecar
I can be hot, cold, running, still, rigid, or easy to mold.
A. A rock
B. A feather
C. A sponge
D. Water
I have no eyes and am completely white; where I once had thoughts, I am now hollow.
A. Two ears
B. Two hands
C. Two feet
D. A skull
How many apples can you eat if your stomach is completely empty?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. Only one
I cycle for many hours but never get tired.
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. A clock
I am second among a dozen and very short. Every 4 years, I change.
A. A person
B. A tree
C. A building
D. February
I only come out at night; I look like a bunny or a person and can look big or small.
A. The sun
B. A star
C. A calendar
D. The moon
According to the encyclopedia, which comes first: the chicken or the egg?
A. A window
B. A promise
C. A heart
D. The chicken
I have no leaves, no trunk, and no fruit, but I do have branches.
A. A safe
B. A credit card
C. A wallet
D. A bank
How many hairs would you find in a rabbit's tail?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. None
I can be solid or liquid; I am in every home and sometimes bubble. What am I?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Soap
Five mercenaries share 12 diamonds based on an allotment vote by the most experienced. How are they divided?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. 9-0-1-0-2
A bodyguard (John) tells a CEO to take a boat because he dreamt the plane would crash. The plane crashes. Why does the CEO fire John?
A. A plant
B. A person
C. A piece of metal
D. John was sleeping on the job
A network security worker needs the new password. His boss says it has the same number of letters as the old one but no spaces. "The old password is out of date." What are they?
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. "out of date", "different."
A physicist has three sons. The product of their ages is 72. The sum of their ages equals his house number. His oldest son has his own bed; the other two share bunk beds. How old are they?
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. His sons are 8, 3, and 3
How do four people (1, 2, 5, 10 min speeds) cross a wire in 17 mins?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Jack/jason cross (2), jack returns (1), alex/cindy cross (10), jason returns (2), jack/jason cross (2)
I can be Greek, Roman, matched, or mixed. What am I?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. The alphabet
I am attracted to treats/sugar and sound like a family member. What am I?
A. A flute
B. A siren
C. A bell
D. An ant
I can be Swiss, Belgian, bitter, or sweet. What am I?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Chocolate
I have a large space, no locks, but many keys and letters. What am I?
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. A computer keyboard
I jump on sticks, use white powder, and look like I'm going swimming. What am I?
A. A window
B. A promise
C. A heart
D. A gymnast
I can be crushed, clogged, or attacked. You keep me forever. What am I?
A. A promise
B. A lie
C. A diary
D. A heart
Center of a woman but in front of a man?
A. The letter "A"
B. The letter "M"
C. The letter "P"
D. The letter "m"
Which way does smoke blow from an electric train?
A. A hat
B. A coat
C. A tent
D. Electric trains don't produce smoke
A man rides into town on Friday and leaves on Friday. How?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. His horse was named friday
Homeless man bets he can sing a song about "Frederica Armstrong Miller."
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. "happy birthday."
100 criminals in black/white shirts. How do 99 survive?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Parity strategy
100 couples; wives kill cheating husbands the next morning. How many die?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. All cheating husbands
Party password logic: Pig/Farm, Bear/Woods, Frog/Water. Why was "Bird/Tree" wrong?
A. A wine opener
B. A curly tail
C. A nose
D. One more letter
Identify True, False, and Random using "da" and "ja."
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Logic-gate questioning strategy
Four bikers in a cabin are terrified by their own "stay awake" tapping plan. Why?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Needed 5 people
Three men (Jack, James, Jim) and 5 hats (3 orange, 2 red). Jim knows his color. What is it?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Orange
A criminal survives a firing squad by positioning the guards himself. How?
A. A boat
B. A tunnel
C. A road
D. Guards directly across from each other
Who wins the $1,000 prize based on social media points?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. The owner of the dog photo
A lawyer tells a jury the "murdered" husband is walking through the door. Why is the wife convicted?
A. A grandfather
B. A cousin
C. A stepbrother
D. She didn't look at the door
A manager loses money on a counterfeit $20 bill. What was the total loss?
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. $5 and the product sold
Five children of a father (Water, Earth, Air, Fire, Spirit). Who are we?
A. A rock
B. A feather
C. A sponge
D. Water, earth, air, fire, and spirit
Island with 201 residents (green/brown eyes). How many can leave?
A. Two ears
B. Two hands
C. Two feet
D. 100 people
A "conductor" survives the electric chair multiple times. Why?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. He is a "bad conductor."
Four guys with white/black hats. Who figures out their color first?
A. A different thing
B. A similar object
C. Something else
D. Mike
A man bets he can make a bartender laugh by spraying beer everywhere. Why is he laughing?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. Separate $5,000 bet
Brandon keeps losing items while camping. Why?
A. A promise
B. A lie
C. A diary
D. He leaves what he has at home
Five houses, different nationalities/drinks/pets. Who owns the fish?
A. A luxury car
B. A wedding dress
C. A new house
D. The german
A pain-transfer machine kills the mailman during a woman's labor. Why?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. The mailman was the biological father
100 prisoners and one light bulb. What is the survival strategy?
A. I am innocent
B. You will shoot me
C. I am lying
D. One prisoner acts as the counter
You need lizard saliva as an antidote but must avoid iguana poison among 6 tubes. Which do you drink?
A. A plant
B. A person
C. A piece of metal
D. Tubes 3 and 4
23 prisoners must prove they have all visited a rec room with two switches. What is the plan?
A. A kitchen
B. A basement
C. A prison cell
D. Choose a leader
Four men are buried in sand with colored hats. Who knows their hat color for sure?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. The third man
A woman needs an apple to cure her aunt but must share half with a gatekeeper. How many does she take?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. 16 apples
Ben "was" the strongest man in the world but placed second in a contest. Why?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. "was"
Tristan says 2+2+2 cats equals 7. Why is he right?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Tristan already had one cat
A soldier claims he saw a flag waving back and forth on a "windless" day. What is wrong?
A. A comb
B. A zipper
C. A rake
D. A flag cannot wave
A man must pick the oldest or youngest daughter using one yes/no question. What is it?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. "is she older than her?"
A bank teller uses a "mute" button while talking to her mother. How did the mother know to call the police?
A. A luxury car
B. A wedding dress
C. A new house
D. "emergency," "call," and "help"
A warden toggles 100 jail cells in a complex mathematical pattern. Which cells stay open?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. Cells 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, and 100
A town has two barbers: one clean with a great haircut, one dirty with a bad haircut. Why do people go to the dirty one?
A. A brush
B. A pick
C. A scissors
D. The dirty barber gave the clean barber his great haircut
I have a curly back end, communicate in any dialect, can say "aged" but not "wage." What am I?
A. A passport
B. A marriage
C. A garage
D. Musical notes
You have 2 pink and 2 green pills in the dark. You must take exactly one of each. How?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Split every pill in half and eat one half of each of the four pills
A room has three doors: an electric chair, a bottomless pit, and an acid pool. Which is safest?
A. A kitchen
B. A basement
C. A prison cell
D. The first door (electric chair) because the power is out, making it harmless
Two chemists, Stewart and Lenny, enter a poison contest where they must drink each other�s poison and then their own antidote. Lenny lives. What happened?
A. A plant
B. A person
C. A piece of metal
D. Lenny submitted a non-poison
A woman follows a complex color scale for her sleep shirts. On which night will she wear blue again?
A. A surfer
B. A pilot
C. A carpenter
D. The twelfth night
Paige, Bonnie, and Heather are suspects in an apple theft. Only one is telling the truth. Who stole it?
A. I am innocent
B. You will shoot me
C. I am lying
D. Paige
Kyle Ferguson claims he saw someone stab a victim from behind, but the police immediately know he is lying. How?
A. I am innocent
B. You will shoot me
C. I am lying
D. The victim was stabbed in the chest
Three wise men must identify if they are wearing red or yellow gloves. They know at least one is red. After an hour of silence, they all speak. What are the colors?
A. A sock
B. A mitten
C. A ring
D. They all had red gloves
A student argues he only has 4 days for school based on time for sleep (122 days), weekends (100+ days), vacation (2 months), meals (45 days), and relaxing (1 month). Why is he wrong?
A. Clock arithmetic
B. A calculator error
C. Daylight savings
D. He double-counted his days
Answers
A lanternA lantern holds a flame (burns) and is typically made with glass panes (walls) to protect the light.
GoldGold is a precious metal that everyone wants, but it is never free due to its high market value.
A chessmanIn the game of chess, the 'men' (pieces) are literally moved across a board.
BaggageThis is a pun on the suffix '-age'. Travelers carry physical baggage, which fits the wordplay.
WisdomWisdom is an abstract concept that is traditionally said to increase with age and experience.
When performing cprMouth-to-mouth resuscitation (CPR) involves locking lips with a stranger to save their life.
They were fishThe 'broken glass' was a fish tank. Without water, the fish died on the floor.
Pour glass #2 into glass #5This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Tilt the containerBy tilting the container, if the liquid reaches the lip and you can see the bottom, it is exactly half full.
Fred was a hurricaneFred is the name of a natural disaster (hurricane). Natural disasters cause damage but aren't legal entities that can pay for it.
TimeThis logic uses 'clock arithmetic'. On a standard 12-hour clock, adding 5 hours to 9:00 results in 2:00.
SomeoneThink about the literal properties of a 'someone.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A e i o uThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
SecretsThink about the literal properties of a 'secrets.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A sawThink about the literal properties of a 'a saw.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
TiresThink about the literal properties of a 'tires.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
SpringThink about the literal properties of a 'spring.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A bookThink about the literal properties of a 'a book.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
An eyeThink about the literal properties of a 'an eye.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
DiceThink about the literal properties of a 'dice.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A volcanoThink about the literal properties of a 'a volcano.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
He is self-employedThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A churchThink about the literal properties of a 'a church.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
SandThink about the literal properties of a 'sand.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A zebraThink about the literal properties of a 'a zebra.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
20Think about the literal properties of a '20'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
DebtThink about the literal properties of a 'debt.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
FrostThink about the literal properties of a 'frost.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
FridayThink about the literal properties of a 'friday.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
SmokeThink about the literal properties of a 'smoke.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
MarshmallowThink about the literal properties of a 'marshmallow.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
MusicThink about the literal properties of a 'music.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
HistoryThink about the literal properties of a 'history.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
SaneThink about the literal properties of a 'sane.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A thornThink about the literal properties of a 'a thorn.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A shipwreckThink about the literal properties of a 'a shipwreck.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A chimneyThink about the literal properties of a 'a chimney.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
CameraThink about the literal properties of a 'camera.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A seedThink about the literal properties of a 'a seed.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A highwayThink about the literal properties of a 'a highway.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
GlovesThink about the literal properties of a 'gloves.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
TroubleThink about the literal properties of a 'trouble.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A netThink about the literal properties of a 'a net.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A camelThink about the literal properties of a 'a camel.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A candleA candle is tall when first lit (young) and becomes shorter as it burns down (gets older).
An arrowThink about the literal properties of a 'an arrow.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A windowThink about the literal properties of a 'a window.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
SnowThink about the literal properties of a 'snow.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A foxThink about the literal properties of a 'a fox.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
WaterThink about the literal properties of a 'water.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A calendarThink about the literal properties of a 'a calendar'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
NegativeThink about the literal properties of a 'negative'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A shadowA shadow only exists when light is present but blocked. If you shine a light directly 'on' it (remove the blockage), it disappears.
A cannonThink about the literal properties of a 'a cannon'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A bellThink about the literal properties of a 'a bell'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
CoffeeThink about the literal properties of a 'coffee'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The oceanThink about the literal properties of a 'the ocean'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A holeA hole is technically 'something' that exists in the fabric, but it means the pocket contains no items, making it empty.
A wedgieThink about the literal properties of a 'a wedgie'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
EndlessThink about the literal properties of a 'endless'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A mirrorThink about the literal properties of a 'a mirror'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A rainbowThink about the literal properties of a 'a rainbow'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
CharcoalThink about the literal properties of a 'charcoal'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The newsThink about the literal properties of a 'the news'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Your left handThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
11This is a trick question: counting the letters in the phrase 'the alphabet' itself (t-h-e-a-l-p-h-a-b-e-t) gives eleven letters, not the 26 letters of the actual alphabet.
The post officeThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
KnowledgeThink about the literal properties of a 'knowledge'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
An atlasThink about the literal properties of a 'an atlas'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
TimeThis logic uses 'clock arithmetic'. On a standard 12-hour clock, adding 5 hours to 9:00 results in 2:00.
The clearance sectionThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The pastThink about the literal properties of a 'the past'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A treeThink about the literal properties of a 'a tree'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A gunThink about the literal properties of a 'a gun'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A noseThink about the literal properties of a 'a nose'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A cloudThink about the literal properties of a 'a cloud'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A needleThink about the literal properties of a 'a needle'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A keyThink about the literal properties of a 'a key'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
NoiseThink about the literal properties of a 'noise'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A canineThink about the literal properties of a 'a canine'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
ComputerThink about the literal properties of a 'computer'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Parent 1 and parent 3This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Swim in a small circle near the centerThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Shoot againThink about the literal properties of a 'shoot again'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Matches and a candleA candle is tall when first lit (young) and becomes shorter as it burns down (gets older).
"drive each other's car"This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The path with the lionThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
There is no lost dollarThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A shoelaceThink about the literal properties of a 'a shoelace'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A leafThink about the literal properties of a 'a leaf'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A family of baby pandasThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A sailorThink about the literal properties of a 'a sailor'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
WheelsThink about the literal properties of a 'wheels'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Your breathThink about the literal properties of a 'your breath'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The earthThink about the literal properties of a 'the earth'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
TomorrowThink about the literal properties of a 'tomorrow'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A violinThink about the literal properties of a 'a violin'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A smileThink about the literal properties of a 'a smile'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A pianoThink about the literal properties of a 'a piano'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The sunThink about the literal properties of a 'the sun'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A watermelonThink about the literal properties of a 'a watermelon.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Your temperThink about the literal properties of a 'your temper.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Your futureThink about the literal properties of a 'your future.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A flameThink about the literal properties of a 'a flame.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A tongueThink about the literal properties of a 'a tongue.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A shoeThink about the literal properties of a 'a shoe.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A wheelbarrowThink about the literal properties of a 'a wheelbarrow.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A thumbThink about the literal properties of a 'a thumb.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A whetstoneThink about the literal properties of a 'a whetstone'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
MakeupThink about the literal properties of a 'makeup.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A riverThink about the literal properties of a 'a river.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A tow truckThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A radishThink about the literal properties of a 'a radish.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
3 or 0This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
IceThink about the literal properties of a 'ice'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
An eggThink about the literal properties of a 'an egg.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
One sisterThink about the literal properties of a 'one sister.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
She was born in 1880 b.cThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The post officeThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The oceanThink about the literal properties of a 'the ocean'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A quarter and a nickelThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A holeA hole is technically 'something' that exists in the fabric, but it means the pocket contains no items, making it empty.
The girl's motherThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The letter �g�This refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
A leekThink about the literal properties of a 'a leek.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
NoneThink about the literal properties of a 'nan'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Lunch and dinnerThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A deck of cardsThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
4 quartersThink about the literal properties of a '4 quarters.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
AheadThink about the literal properties of a 'ahead.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The matchThink about the literal properties of a 'the match.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A coat of paintThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A staplerThink about the literal properties of a 'a stapler.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
LettersThis refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
A bananaThink about the literal properties of a 'a banana.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A racecarThink about the literal properties of a 'a racecar.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
WaterThink about the literal properties of a 'water.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A skullThink about the literal properties of a 'a skull.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Only oneThink about the literal properties of a 'only one.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A clockThis logic uses 'clock arithmetic'. On a standard 12-hour clock, adding 5 hours to 9:00 results in 2:00.
FebruaryThink about the literal properties of a 'february.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The moonThink about the literal properties of a 'the moon.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The chickenThink about the literal properties of a 'the chicken'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A bankThink about the literal properties of a 'a bank.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
NoneThink about the literal properties of a 'nan'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
SoapThink about the literal properties of a 'soap.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
9-0-1-0-2Think about the literal properties of a '9-0-1-0-2.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
John was sleeping on the jobThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
"out of date", "different."This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
His sons are 8, 3, and 3This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Jack/jason cross (2), jack returns (1), alex/cindy cross (10), jason returns (2), jack/jason cross (2)This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The alphabetThink about the literal properties of a 'the alphabet.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
An antThink about the literal properties of a 'an ant'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
ChocolateThink about the literal properties of a 'chocolate.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A computer keyboardThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A gymnastThink about the literal properties of a 'a gymnast.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
A heartThink about the literal properties of a 'a heart.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The letter "m"This refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
Electric trains don't produce smokeThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
His horse was named fridayThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
"happy birthday."Think about the literal properties of a '"happy birthday."'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Parity strategyThink about the literal properties of a 'parity strategy'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
All cheating husbandsThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
One more letterThis refers to the literal placement of the character in the spelling of the words 'April' and 'March'.
Logic-gate questioning strategyThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Needed 5 peopleThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
OrangeThink about the literal properties of a 'orange.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Guards directly across from each otherThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The owner of the dog photoThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
She didn't look at the doorThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
$5 and the product soldThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Water, earth, air, fire, and spiritFire needs fuel (food) to stay alive but is extinguished by water (a drink).
100 peopleThink about the literal properties of a '100 people'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
He is a "bad conductor."This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
MikeThink about the literal properties of a 'mike.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Separate $5,000 betThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
He leaves what he has at homeThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The germanThink about the literal properties of a 'the german.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The mailman was the biological fatherThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
One prisoner acts as the counterThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Tubes 3 and 4This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Choose a leaderA pencil contains graphite ('lead' from a mine) encased in wood (from a tree). It gets shorter as you use it.
The third manThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
16 applesThink about the literal properties of a '16 apples.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
"was"Think about the literal properties of a '"was"'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Tristan already had one catThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
A flag cannot waveThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
"is she older than her?"This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
"emergency," "call," and "help"This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Cells 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, and 100This is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The dirty barber gave the clean barber his great haircutThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Musical notesThink about the literal properties of a 'musical notes.'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
Split every pill in half and eat one half of each of the four pillsThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The first door (electric chair) because the power is out, making it harmlessThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
Lenny submitted a non-poisonThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
The twelfth nightThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
PaigeThink about the literal properties of a 'paige'. The riddle uses metaphors to describe its physical form or function.
The victim was stabbed in the chestThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
They all had red glovesThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.
He double-counted his daysThis is a lateral thinking puzzle where the solution relies on a non-obvious interpretation of the words used.