Challenging Riddles

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Where does zero equal six, one equal two, two equal five, three equal five, four equal four, five equal five, six equal six, seven equal three, eight equal seven and nine equal six?

3

The pope has one but doesnt use it; Arnold Schwarzenegger has a large one; Nun's dont need one; Michael J Fox has a small one; Madonna doesnt have one; Let me also add this: your father has it; and your mother uses it. What is it?

13

I have a hat that I must wear, I have gills but can breathe air, I have a ring but no wedding band, And on one leg I'm doomed to stand. On a journey we could go, But don't go far for I am slow, A friend of the living and the dead, And beneath my hat I have no head. What am I?

9

A man made this ordered list of animals: Dolphin, zebra, ostrich, rhino, pig, otter, species X. What can you tell me about species X?

13

You’re in a room with no doors or windows, there’s a table and a mirror, how do you get out?

21

Unlike other rulers I am strengthened by neglect. Over my jurisdiction, great taxes I elect. When routine dues are paid, I am weakened severely. Yet if too long delayed, it may cost you quite dearly. My vault is of the flesh, my tellers silver and bone. The upkeep of the kingdom is financed with a loan.

19

Twice born but once it dies. A more feline obelisk then a dairy soar. Some to royalty will rise. When seen by many they're adored. What is it?

10

An eccentric queen is giving her great wealth and power to the first person to tell her what phrase it is impossible for her to say. On some days, everything the queen says is truthful. On other days, she tells nothing but lies. There is no pattern to what days she she is truthful or a liar, and you are forbidden to ask her any questions to determine which state she is in today. With this in mind, what phrase could this queen never ever utter?

15

You may think me a bad parent, My children are in a downward spiral. But if they don't hit rock bottom, You may taste their blood and smile.

6

My first is in FILLINGS, but not in BRACES. My second is in TENNIS, but not HORSE RACES. My third is in PLAIN SIGHT, not in DISTANT SKIES. My fourth is in CANDY STORES, but not in PIES. My fifth is in STORMS, but not in the SEA. My sixth is in RINGS, but not in JEWELRY. My seventh is in a TILT, and also in a SPIN. My eighth is in ICE, but not in GIN. Is my ninth in DARKNESS, under a pall? No. My ninth is not the ninth at all.

9

I’m not a liar nor a deceiver, I am telling the truth. But, everything I show is rather obtuse! I’m always correct, so please don’t scoff. But everything I do is a little off! Some things might seem fake, like a shooting star. I show things as they are! I can do many things, like show a criminal a felon. But some things are the same! No lemon, no melon.

20

I have a heart that never beats, I have a home but I never sleep. I can take a mans house and build anothers, And I love to play games with my many brothers. I am a king among fools. Who am I?

10

Marta and Susan are sisters. But one day, Marta brutally murders Susan’s husband Peter in cold blood. After the judge and juries decision, Marta is sentenced to death. However, Susan appealed it and won. Why?

3

One will bring you water, One is free from carnal sins. Two of them have pincers, Two have scales, though one lacks fins. One's a hybrid hunter, One is full of pride. Three of them are horned, One can stand at it's own side.

8

The name of this town is both one and many, It's a place to get rich or lose every last penny. By chance and by chest you'll get all of your news, Our buildings are painted in bright festive hues. The poorest folk live down by one of two seas, The sherriff arrests us indiscriminately. A trip around town will lead to inflation, While you listen to one of our four local stations.