Beulah died in the Appalachians, while Craig died at sea. Everyone was much happier with Craig’s death. Why?
Riddle AnswerHard Riddles
Prince and Princess
A princess is as old as the prince will be when the princess is twice as old as the prince was when the princess’ age was half the sum of their present age. What are their ages?
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Family Photo
A family photo contained:
one grandfather, one grandmother,
two fathers, two mothers,
six children, four grandchildren,
two brothers, two sisters,
three sons, three daughters,
one father-in-law, one mother-in-law, one daughter-in-law.
What is the fewest number of people that could have been in the photo?
Riddle AnswerThe Soldier
A soldier has been captured by the enemy. He is so brave that they offer to let him choose how he wants to be killed. They tell him, “If you tell a lie you will be shot, and if you tell the truth you will be hanged.” He can only make one statement. He makes a statement and goes free. What could he have said?
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