Steve Riddles

Riddle: When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? Answer: In the dictionary Riddle Explanation + Meaning In the dictionary, words are organized in alphabetical order. This means that words are listed from A to Z based on their first letters, and then the second letters if the first are the same, and so on. Since the … Read more

Riddle: Why do mummies like Christmas so much? Answer: Because of all the wrapping Riddle Explanation + Meaning Mummies are famous for being wrapped in bandages. These bandages are a big part of what makes a mummy look like a mummy. On Christmas, one of the common traditions is to wrap gifts in decorative paper. … Read more

Riddle: Why did Snap, Crackle, and Pop get scared? Answer: They heard there was a cereal killer on the loose. Riddle Explanation + Meaning Snap, Crackle, and Pop are known as the mascots for Rice Krispies, a popular breakfast cereal. The riddle plays on the words "cereal" and "serial," which sound the same but have … Read more

Riddle: What did the left eye say to the right eye? Answer: Between you and me, something smells Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle is a playful use of words to describe something very simple in a humorous way. The left eye and the right eye are on either side of the nose. When the … Read more

Riddle: What goes around the world and stays in a corner? Answer: A postage stamp Riddle Explanation + Meaning A postage stamp is a small piece of paper that you put on a letter or package before mailing it. This riddle might seem puzzling at first because how can something travel the world yet remain … Read more

Riddle: What did one toilet say to the other? Answer: You look flushed Riddle Explanation + Meaning The riddle is a play on words involving the word "flushed." In everyday language, when someone looks "flushed," it means their face appears red or pink, usually because they are embarrassed, hot, or excited. However, toilets are associated … Read more

Riddle: Four cars come to a four-way stop, all coming from a different direction. They can’t decide who got there first, so they all go forward at the same time. They do not crash into each other, but all four cars go. How is this possible? Answer: They all made right-hand turns. Riddle Explanation + … Read more

Riddle: What has many eyes but cannot see? Answer: A potato Riddle Explanation + Meaning A potato is a common vegetable that you might find in your kitchen. The "eyes" of a potato are not like the eyes on your face that you see with. Instead, these eyes are small spots or buds on the … Read more

Riddle: Where does a snowman keep his money? Answer: In a snow bank Riddle Explanation + Meaning The riddle uses a play on words to create a humorous answer. Normally, people keep their money in a bank, a place that is safe and secure for storing money. Since a snowman is made of snow, the … Read more

Riddle: What goes up and down but doesn’t move? Answer: Stairs Riddle Explanation + Meaning Stairs are a common feature in many buildings and homes. They are designed to help people move from one level to another, either going up or down. The riddle makes us think of something that can move in these directions, … Read more

Riddle: You can’t keep this until you have given it. Answer: Your word Riddle Explanation + Meaning The answer to this riddle is quite simple yet profound. "Your word" refers to a promise or a commitment that you make to someone. The essence of this riddle lies in the nature of a promise. You cannot … Read more

Riddle: You can carry it everywhere you go, and it does not get heavy. What is it? Answer: Your name Riddle Explanation + Meaning Your name is something very special that you receive when you are born or sometimes later in life. It is a word or set of words that people use to identify … Read more

Riddle: A man pushed his car. He stopped when he reached a hotel at which point he knew he was bankrupt. Why? Answer: He was playing Monopoly Riddle Explanation + Meaning The riddle talks about a situation that doesn’t seem to make sense at first. How can pushing a car to a hotel make someone … Read more

Riddle: What did the triangle say to the circle? Answer: You’re pointless. Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle is a play on words. In geometry, a circle is a shape that has a continuous curve with no corners or points. A triangle, on the other hand, is made up of three points and three straight … Read more

Riddle: A woman has 7 kids. Half of them are boys. How is this possible? Answer: They are all boys Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle might seem a bit confusing at first glance. When we hear that "half of them are boys," we might start thinking about how the other half could be anything … Read more

Riddle: Where do fish go for vacation? Answer: Fin-land Riddle Explanation + Meaning The answer to this riddle is a play on words combining "fin," which is a part of a fish, and "Finland," a country. Fish have fins, which are limb-like parts used for moving through water. "Finland" sounds like it could be a … Read more

Riddle: Two archaeologists enter a cave. They stumble upon a man and a woman frozen in ice. One archaeologist says to the other, "That’s Adam and Eve." He was correct. How did he know? Answer: They don’t have belly buttons, so they were created and not born. Riddle Explanation + Meaning The answer to this … Read more

Riddle: How do bees get to school? Answer: On the school buzz Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle makes a play on words to create a humorous answer. Bees are insects known for their buzzing sound and their role in pollination. The word "buzz" sounds very similar to "bus," which is a common mode of … Read more

Riddle: First you throw away the outside, then you cook the inside, then you eat the outside and then you throw away the inside. What am I? Answer: Corn on the cob Riddle Explanation + Meaning This riddle describes the process of preparing and eating corn on the cob. First, you remove the green husk … Read more

Riddle: When it’s alive we sing, when it is dead we clap our hands. What is it? Answer: A birthday candle Riddle Explanation + Meaning A birthday candle is something we use during birthday celebrations. When the candle is lit, or "alive" with flame, people around sing the birthday song to celebrate the person’s special … Read more