Brainteaser #2

What five letter word typed in all capital letters can be read the same upside down?

Answer explanation

The five-letter word that can be read the same upside down is "SWIMS". When flipped, the letters maintain their shape and orientation, making it a unique example of an ambigram.

I am easy to lift but hard to throw. What am I?

Answer explanation

The answer is 'feather'. It is light and easy to lift, but due to its shape and lightness, it is difficult to throw far, as it tends to float or drift instead of traveling straight.

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

Answer explanation

The answer is 'footsteps'. The more footsteps you take, the more you leave behind as you walk. This riddle plays on the idea of movement and the marks left by your feet.

A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for three nights, and rode out on Friday. How is this possible?

Answer explanation

The cowboy's horse is named Friday. He rode into town on his horse, stayed for three nights, and then rode out on the same horse, Friday.

David's father has three sons. Two sons are named Snap and Crackle. Name the third son.

Answer explanation

The question states that David's father has three sons. Since Snap and Crackle are mentioned, the third son is David himself, as indicated in the first part of the question.

What is always in front of you but can never be seen?

Answer explanation

The answer is 'the future.' It is always ahead of us in time, but we cannot see it or know exactly what it holds, making it an abstract concept that is perpetually out of sight.

Forward I am heavy, backward, I am not. What am I?

Answer explanation

The answer is 'ton'. Forward, 'ton' means a heavy weight, while backward, 'not' indicates the absence of weight. This clever wordplay highlights the contrast between the two meanings.

What is at the end of a rainbow?

Answer explanation

The letter W is at the end of rainbow.

What gets broken without being held?

Answer explanation

The answer is 'a promise.' A promise is something that can be broken, but it is not a physical object that can be held. This riddle plays on the metaphorical use of 'broken' in relation to commitments.

What two things can you never eat for breakfast?

Answer explanation

The answer is 'lunch' and 'dinner'. These are meals typically eaten at different times of the day, not during breakfast, making them impossible to eat for breakfast.