I feed upon the sword, spade and rake; I pierce the armour that none can break; One drop and I can stop a watch’s flow; But without time I cannot grow. What am I?
Riddle AnswerEasy Riddles
Pond Problem
A man wishes to reach the island in the middle of an ornamental lake without getting wet. The island is 20 feet from each edge of the pond (see diagram) and he has two planks each 19 feet long. How does he get across?
Horse on a 24 Foot Chain
A horse is on a 24 foot chain and eats an apple that is 26 feet away. How did the horse get to the apple?
Riddle AnswerWhiter When Dirtier
Take It Away
Take away my first letter and I am a store. Take away the second and people who look at me adore. Put all my letters back and read me in reverse if you are able. I am now cars suspended from an overhead cable. Take a letter away and I become male sheep. Did you get it, or did the letters you try to keep?
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