Riddles & Brainteasers

what is a door when it is not a door?

• Ajar

• a cat

• A dog

• A wolf

When I am alive I do not speak. Anyone who wants to take me captive cuts off my head. They bite my bare body, but I do no harm to anyone unless they cut me first, then I make them cry. What am I?

• An onion

• An apple

• A banana

• A flower

What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of the end, and the end of every race?

A man rode into town on his horse Friday. The next day, he rode back on Friday. How is this possible?

I run but I never walk. I have a mouth but do not speak. I have a bed but I never lie down. What am I?

• A river

• A lake

• A pool

• A pond

Anyone has it and no one can loose it. What is it?

I am strong enough to smash ships, but I fear the sun. What am I?

I know a word of letters three. Add two and fewer there will be. What is the word?

When life gets tough, what can you always count on?

• Your fingers

• Your toes

• Your friends

• Your family

There are four brothers in this world that were all born together. The first one runs and never wearies. The second one eats and is never full. The third drinks and is always thirsty. The fourth one sings a song that is never good. What are the brothers?