Enigma of the Week

Enigma meaning: The term "enigma" can refer to a few different things, depending on the context.

Here are a few possible meanings:

A mystery or puzzle: When something is described as an enigma, it is often because it is difficult to understand or explain. It might be a person who is difficult to read or a situation that is hard to decipher.
A code or cipher machine: The Enigma machine was a type of encryption device used by the German military during World War II. It was designed to scramble messages so that they could only be read by someone who knew the correct settings for the machine.
A riddle or conundrum: In literature or poetry, an enigma might refer to a puzzling or cryptic statement that requires careful thought or analysis to understand.

Overall, the word "enigma" is often used to describe something that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to comprehend.

A Pregnant Lady Named Her Children

EOW: 01-22-2024

A pregnant lady named her children: Dominique, Regis, Michelle, Fawn, Sophie, and Lara. What will she name her next child? Jessica, Katie, Abby, or Tilly?

Answer: Tilly. She seems to follow the scale Do, Re, Me, Fa, So, La, and then Ti.

How Many Months Have 28 Days?

EOW: 01-15-2024

Some months have 30 days while other months have 31 days. How many have 28 days?

Answer: Every month has a 28th so they all have 28 days.

If There Are Four Sheep Two Dogs And One Herds-men

EOW: 01-01-2024

If there are four sheep, two dogs, and one herds-men, how many feet are there?

Answer: Two. Sheep have hooves; dogs have paws; only people have feet.

While On My Way To St. Ives, I Saw A Man With 7 Wives Riddle

EOW: 12-25-2023

While on my way to St. Ives, I saw a man with 7 wives. Each wife had 7 sacks. Each sack had 7 cats. Each cat had 7 kittens. Kittens, cats, sacks, and wives. How many were going to St. Ives?

Answer: Just one, me.

What Has A Heart That Doesnt Beat

EOW: 12-18-2023

I have a heart that never beats, I have a home but I never sleep. I can take a man's house and build another, And I love to play games with my many brothers. I am a king among fools. Who am I?

Answer: The King of Hearts in a deck of cards.

What Word Is Always Pronounced Wrong?

EOW: 12-11-2023

What word is always pronounced wrong?

Answer: Wrong!

Flat As A Leaf Round As A Ring

EOW: 12-04-2023

Flat as a leaf, round as a ring; Has two eyes, can't see a thing. What is it?

Answer: A button.

I Am The Beginning Of The End, And The End Of Time And Space

EOW: 11-27-2023

I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?

Answer: The letter E. End, timE, spacE, Every placE

Touch Me, Break Me, Win Me Riddle

EOW: 11-20-2023

You can touch me, You can break me, You should win me if you want to be mine. What am I?

Answer: A heart.

Bad Bird!

EOW: 11-13-2023

Which bird does not belong in this group? Finch, gull, eagle, ostrich, or sparrow?

Answer: The Ostrich. It's the only bird that doesn't fly.

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