1. Barbara’s Visions
Barbara has many strange experiences. She frequently sees people and things that are not really there; yet she perceives them as real. She also often believes herself to be in various locations far away from where she actually is. Barbara is not psychotic, nor has she ever taken any mind-altering drugs; so how can her experiences be explained?
Barbara is completely sane and completely sober as she believes herself to be riding on a dolphin up in the sky.
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Answer to Barbara’s Visions: Barbara only has these experiences when she is asleep.
2. Truthful Lying Claire
Claire is a very honest person. She always speaks the truth, yet she often lies. How is that possible?
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Answer to Truthful Lying Claire: Claire often lies in bed.
3. Dave’s Time in Prison
Dave has never been arrested, yet he has been in a penitentiary for six years. How is that possible?
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Answer to Dave’s Time in Prison: Dave works in the penitentiary as a guard.
4. Edward Elegant
Edward Elegant was definitely one of the wealthiest people in the world. However, none of his mansions had air conditioning; and despite his vast wealth, he was never able to obtain an automobile, a television set, or even a telephone. How could that be explained?
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Answer to Edward Elegant: Edward Elegant was one of the wealthiest people in the world during the period between 1820 and 1850.
5. 86 Before 43
What television actor was 86 before he was 43?
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Answer to 86 Before 43: Don Adams was 42 years old when he was cast as Secret Agent 86 on the TV series “Get Smart!”
6. Fuzzy Math
5+4=3
Under what circumstance is that math statement correct?
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Answer to Fuzzy Math:
5 feet + 4 feet = 3 yards.
7. Tropical Paradise
A cruise ship is sunk in a terrible storm. The only survivors are a small group of passengers who had enough stamina to swim several miles to a deserted island. Among them are Frederick and eight other men. Frederick is straight, and he is ecstatic when he finds out that the other eight men are all gay. Why is that?
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Answer to Tropical Paradise: In addition to Frederick and the eight gay men, there is one woman; and she’s stunningly beautiful. Because the other eight men are gay, Frederick realizes that he will have no competition for the beautiful woman!
8. Pulled Over
George is a very conscientious driver. He always drives the speed limit, signals before turning, and consistently follows all of the rules of the road. So why does George get pulled over by police officers about two to three times per week?
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Answer to Pulled Over: George is frequently pulled over because he’s black, and many police officers are racists. (That was an easy one!)
SCORING:
1 to 4 correct: You clearly have a sharp mind if you figured out even one of these riddles! They’re all pretty challenging.
5 to 7 correct: You’re a genius on the level of Albert Einstein or Stephen Hawking. So why are you using your great mind to play silly games when you could be working on a cure for cancer or a remedy for climate change?
All 8 correct (perfect score): You probably cheated.
