Today's Riddles

18

My owner never calls me by name. Also, I take; Although, I make. A glutton to be thinner.

8

My name is only spoken to scare others but never to scare the speaker. What is my name?

2

Two sisters are we, one is dark and one is fair. Twin towers dwelling we're quite the pair. One of us is from land and one of us is from sea. Tell us truly, who are we?

11

Mary's father has five daughters: Nana, Nene, Nini, Nono. What is the fifth daughter's name?

11

What can be measured, but not seen, felt, or touched?

9

A man is twice as old as his little sister. He is also half as old as their father. In 50 years, his sister will be half as old as their father. How old is the man now?

13

When is a door not a door?

20

Those who have me on stage are less satisfied than those who do not have me, for I represent a better result that they could have achieved. What am I?

9

Take three-fourths a cross, and a circle complete. Then two semi-circles on a vertical line meet. Next there's a triangle that stands on two feet. Then two semi-circles and a circle complete.

14

A girl once got straight A+ grades and was given a gift by her teacher. "This is a special gift. If you're thirsty, it can quench your thirst. If you're hungry, it can still be beneficial. If you're cold, burn it and feel the warmth." What was the gift?

15

The white lady who sheds tears all the time. What is it?

10

What has a frame but no picture, hands but no fingers, and a face but no eyes?

11

What has a foot but no legs?

12

If an electric train is going north at 100 mph and the wind is blowing west at 10 mph, which way does the smoke blow?

8

I can go from royalty to peasantry, Built in numbers, Luck, love, death, and riches are my specialty. Mix me and I’ll be either your best friend or your worst enemy. What am I?