Questions tagged 'Puzzles & Riddles'
43 questions
correct this formula with a single stroke 5+ 5 + 5 = 550?
How can I correct the equation 5 + 5 + 5 = 550 by making a single stroke?
Jan 07, 2025
If pink is the flavor, solve the riddle?
The riddle says, "If pink is the flavor, what does it mean?" Can someone help solve this? Does it relate to a specific concept, metaphor, or something symbolic?
A twelve-hour clock loses 1 minute every hour…?
A twelve-hour clock loses 1 minute every hour. Assuming it shows the correct time now, what is the minimum number of hours from now when it will again display the correct time? Please explain your rea...
quiz help please – DINGBATS?
I need help with a Dingbat puzzle for a school quiz. The puzzle reads: "HAMLET WORD WORD." I've been trying to figure it out for days but haven't had any luck. Can anyone help me solve this? Thank you...
Dec 25, 2024
Once, twice, thrice…What comes next? (And don’t say “…a lady”)?
What comes after "once," "twice," and "thrice"? Please refrain from responding with "...a lady." I'm curious about the next term in this sequence and any related concepts or patterns that might apply.
Give me a 10 character phrase, ideally 3 words…?
I'm looking for a 10-character phrase consisting of three words. Ideally, I would like the first word to have 4 letters, the second word to have 2 letters, and the last word to have 4 letters. Some ex...
In how many different orders can five runners finish a race if no ties are allowed?
How many distinct ways can five runners complete a race, assuming no ties are allowed?
Can you prove that ELF + ELF = FOOL?
To solve the equation ELF + ELF = FOOL, I recommend setting it up in a vertical format for clarity. Please demonstrate your proof mathematically. The first individual to provide a correct proof will r...
Dec 11, 2024
balance scale spools, thimbles and buttons?
On a balance scale, two spools and one thimble balance eight buttons. Additionally, one spool balances one thimble and one button. How many buttons will balance one spool? I believe the answer is 3, b...
Dec 08, 2024
Once, twice, thrice…What comes next? (And don’t say “…a lady”)?
Once, twice, thrice… what comes next? And please, don’t respond with “…a lady!” I'm curious to know how you would answer this sequence. Let's explore the pattern together!