10 Tricky Riddles You WON’T Be Able To Solve
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- April 9, 2017
- 5:00 pm
10 Riddles That Will Trick Your Brain!
Are you ready to put your mind to the test? We’ve gathered up some of the trickiest riddles that will really test your brain power. If you’re new to our channel don’t forget to subscribe and please give this video a big thumbs up because today, we’re sharing 10 riddles you won’t be able to solve. Are you ready? Let’s go!
Why do people love the challenge of solving riddles, even when they’re frustrating?
Riddles have been a popular form of entertainment for centuries. They challenge the mind and require one to think critically and creatively. With their mysterious and often esoteric nature, riddles are a true test of wit and intelligence. For those who love a challenge, getting stumped by a riddle can be both frustrating and exciting. Here are ten tricky riddles that will put your mind to the test.
1. What starts with an “E,” ends with an “E,” but only contains one letter?
The answer to this riddle is an “envelope.” Many people may get stumped because they think of the letter “E” instead of the spelling of the word “envelope.”
2. I am not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
The answer to this riddle is “fire.” The fire grows as it consumes more fuel, it needs oxygen (air) to burn, and if you douse a fire with water, it will extinguish it.
3. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
The answer to this riddle is “footsteps.” The more you walk, the more footprints you leave behind.
4. What has a heart that doesn’t beat?
The answer to this riddle is a “artichoke.” An artichoke has a heart, but it does not beat.
5. What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
The answer to this riddle is “silence.” When you say “silence,” you break it.
6. I am not alive, but I can grow; I don’t have a mouth, but I can speak; I don’t have a heart, but I can feel. What am I?
The answer to this riddle is “a tree.” A tree can grow, creak in the wind making a sound, and it can be cut down which might make you feel sad.
7. I am taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everyone. What am I?
The answer to this riddle is “a pencil lead.” Pencil leads are mined, then encased in a wooden pencil that is typically sharpened to use until the lead is gone.
8. I have a heart that doesn’t beat. What am I?
The answer to this riddle is “an artichoke.” This riddle is slightly different from number 4, as it excludes the phrase “that doesn’t beat.”
9. I am light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for more than 5 minutes. What am I?
The answer to this riddle is “breath.” You are constantly exhaling and inhaling, and although breath is essential, you cannot hold it for an extended period of time.
10. I am always hungry, I must always be fed, and if you give me water, I will soon be dead. What am I?
The answer to this riddle is “fire.” Fire needs fuel to burn, and if you put water on it, it will go out.
In conclusion, a good riddle is not just entertaining, but it also stimulates the mind by pushing our boundaries of thought. Whether you are at a social gathering or looking for a mental challenge, riddles are a great way to flex your mind and impress your friends. Give these ten tricky riddles a try and see how you fare.
