Riddle of The Day Index

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Each Morning I Appear Riddle

ROD: 06-17-2024

Each morning I appear to lie at your feet, all day I will follow no matter how fast you run, yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. What am I?

Answer: Your shadow.

What Does A Male Sheep Do When He Is Angry

ROD: 06-16-2024

What does a male sheep do when he is angry?

Answer: He goes on a ram-page.

Law Of Gravity

ROD: 06-15-2024

Why can't you trust the law of gravity?

Answer: Because it will always let you down.

What Was The Biggest Island In The World Before The Discovery Of Australia

ROD: 06-14-2024

What was the biggest island in the world before the discovery of Australia by Captain Cook?

Answer: Australia was always the biggest island in the world, even before it was discovered.

Soldiers Line Up Spaced With Pride, Two Long Rows Lined Side By Side. One Sole Unit Can Decide

ROD: 06-13-2024

Soldiers line up spaced with pride, Two long rows lined side by side. One sole unit can decide If the rows will unite or divide. Tell me, tell me, scream it out. What's the thing I talk about?

Answer: A zipper.

You Cannot Use A Calculator!

ROD: 06-12-2024

The only thing you can use for this riddle is your brain! Add 1,000 to 40. Now, add 1,000. Then, add 30. Add 1,000 again. Now, add 20. Add 1,000 once more. Now, add 10. What is your answer?

Answer: Is it 5,000? Sorry, but that's wrong! The right answer is 4,100. Four 1,000s do add up to 4,000…but 40 + 30 + 20 + 10 is 100, not 1,000. And 4,000 + 100 is not 5,000; it's 4,100; therefore, the correct answer is 4,100.

A Dagger Thrust At My Own Heart Dictates The Way I'm Swayed

ROD: 06-11-2024

A dagger thrust at my own heart, Dictates the way I'm swayed. Left I stand, and right I yield, To the twisting of the blade. What am I?

Answer: A Lock.

I Am Your Father But You Are Not My Son

ROD: 06-10-2024

I am your father, but you are not my son. Who are you to me?

Answer: My daughter.

The Pope Has It But He Does Not Use It Your Father Has It But Your Mother Uses It

ROD: 06-09-2024

The Pope has it but he does not use it. Your father has it but your mother uses it. Nuns do not need it. Your lady friend's husband has it and she uses it. What is it?

Answer: A Last Name.