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 AnswerYou’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?
Riddle AnswerA 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 AnswerIda puts her coffee into the microwave, as she does every morning, for exactly two minutes. When the microwave goes off, she opens the door, but then closes the door again and sets the microwave for two more seconds. What good would two more seconds be?
Riddle AnswerBeulah died in the Appalachians, while Craig died at sea. Everyone was much happier with Craig’s death. Why?
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