You’re riding a horse. To the right of you is a cliff and in front of you is an elephant moving at the same pace and you can’t overtake it. To the left of you is a hippo running at the same speed and a lion is chasing you. How do you get to safety?
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Smiling Guard
Two guards were on duty outside a barracks. One faced up the road to watch for anyone approaching from the North. The other looked down the road to see if anyone approached from the South. Suddenly one of them said to the other, “Why are you smiling?”
How did he know his companion was smiling?
Riddle AnswerMinimum Damage
You’re driving your car at 80 mph. You can drive only on the road as one side there is a mountain and on the other side there is a deep valley. A car is heading towards you on the right side of the road and an old man is walking on the left side of the road.
What will you hit for minimum damage?
Riddle AnswerA Fox and Two Chickens
A man is traveling with a fox and two chickens. If he leaves the fox alone with the chickens, the fox will eat the chickens. He comes to a river and needs to cross it. He finds a small boat that can carry only him and one animal. How does he get himself, the fox and two chickens across the river safely?
Riddle AnswerBeulah and Craig
Beulah died in the Appalachians, while Craig died at sea. Everyone was much happier with Craig’s death. Why?
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