If I have 24 red socks and 24 blue socks in a drawer, how many will I have to take out, in total darkness, to be sure that I have a pair of socks of the same color?
Riddle AnswerHard Riddles
Knight, Knave and Spy
There are three people, Alex, Brook and Cody. One of whom is a knight, one a knave, and one a spy.
The knight always tells the truth, the knave always lies, and the spy can either lie or tell the truth.
Alex says: “Cody is a knave.”
Brook says: “Alex is a knight.”
Cody says: “I am the spy.”
Who is the knight, who is the knave, and who is the spy?
Riddle AnswerAll Roses Are Flowers
All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Therefore some roses fade quickly. True of False?
Riddle Answer100 Widgets
If it takes 5 machines 5 minutes to make 5 widgets, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 widgets?
Riddle AnswerThe Bathtub Test
During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be admitted.
“Well,” said the director, “we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub. Okay, here’s your test: Would you use the spoon, the teacup or the bucket?”
“Oh, I understand,” said the visitor. “A normal person would choose the bucket, as it is larger than the spoon.”
What was the director’s response?
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