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This post is filled with all the impossible riddles you will ever need.
As a fan of mind-blowing questions myself, sharing more impossible riddles to solve is something that I am passionate about. I want you to have enjoyable ice breaker games with company. That's why I'm sharing impossible riddles and answers -- to make your nights with family and friends more fun. As a game lover and expert, you can find more of my work on sites like OutwitTrade and Rest Nova.
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Ultimate List Of Riddles That are Impossible to Solve
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Riddles are a great way to enjoy time with a group of people, especially when you have varying personalities. However, if you give out impossible riddles with answers, things will get more interesting! Impossible riddles are... well, impossible to answer. So you can expect everyone to take time trying to decode your puzzles.
If you want that exciting and interesting time, then you're in the right place, because we have curated the best impossible riddles you can share with your family and friends.
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4 Challenging Riddles to Solve For Adults
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If you have a riddle party that's strictly for adults, this list is for you. These not so easy riddles for adults are classic riddles that many may still not know the answers to. A difficult riddle becomes more interesting when adults try to decode it (because they overthink it).
1. It cannot be seen, cannot be felt, cannot be heard, cannot be smelt. It lies behind stars and under hills and empty holes it fills. It comes first and follows after, ends life, and kills laughter.
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Darkness
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I'd be lying if I said this tricky riddle isn't poetic! However, maybe because of its poetic nature, you wouldn't come up with the right answer immediately. This one is bound to bring out all kinds of reactions!
2. It is an insect, and the first part of its name is the name of another insect. What is it?
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Beetle
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This might look like an easy riddle, but with so many insects in the world, it's not easy to figure it out.
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3. One knight, a ninja, and a pirate are on a boat. The boat crashes. The pirate jumps off first, the ninja jumps off second, and who jumps off third?
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The knight. Folks think the opening reads, "One night, ..." not One knight..."
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Of course, this hard riddle will only work if you do it verbally. If you do it through text message or chat, it takes away from the trick of the brain teaser.
4. Three different doctors said that Paul is their brother, yet Paul claims he has no brothers. Who is lying?
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No one is lying because the three doctors are Paul's sisters.
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We should stop thinking that doctors are only men. Just look at all of Paul's sisters!
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3 Tricky Mind Puzzles Guaranteed to Confuse Anyone
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All riddles are clever riddles. But there are just those that stand out, making you wonder if you're not just cut out for solving riddles (of course, that's not the case!). Have great fun with these not so easy riddles that will confuse even you!
5. A bus driver goes the wrong way on a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?
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He was walking
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The riddle never said that the bus driver was driving, so there's really nothing wrong. This is a funny riddle if you think about it.
6. A rooster lays an egg at the very top of a slanted roof. Which side is the egg going to roll off on?
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Neither, roosters don't lay eggs.
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Only chicken experts will get this right! This clever riddle is bound to put a smile on someone's face.
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7. There are two sisters. One gives birth to the other, and she, in turn, gives birth to the first. Who are the two sisters?
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Day and night
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This is the kind of riddle where you'll have to bust out some critical thinking skills. It's poetic, which is what will trick your brain into not finding the possible answer. It is a good riddle once you understand what it means!
3 Difficult But Fun Brainteasers to Throw Around With Your Friends
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Impossible riddles don't have to be frustrating. They can be fun riddles, too! Look no further if you want a challenging riddle that's also entertaining and will make the whole group laugh.
8. What disappears as soon as you say its name?
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Silence
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Because when you speak, there's no more silence. This one is one of those short, but tough riddles that will keep you guessing.
9. Where can you finish a book without finishing a sentence?
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Prison
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This riddle seems like a complicated riddle, but once you understand it, you might not be able to stop smiling. It's a play on the English word sentence. It has several meanings, so you will get confused about the correct answer!
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10. If an electric train is moving north at 55 mph and the winds blowing east at 70 mph, which way does the smoke blow?
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An electric train doesn't emit smoke.
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Again, this is a tough riddle because the details are really meant to confuse you. Many people might even think it's one of those math riddles, but the numbers are meaningless here.
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4 Hard to Solve But Seemingly Simple Questions
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The hardest riddle is one that masks itself as a simple riddle. The more it tricks you, the harder it is. Simple riddles may not be what they seem with these riddles right here.
11. You can see me in water, but I never get wet. What am I?
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A reflection
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It seems like this is one of the easy riddles, but you would be surprised how many people get it wrong. It's tricky, but it's definitely not the world's hardest riddle.
12. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
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Fingerprints
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The best riddles can really play a trick on your mind. This logic riddle is interesting the more you think about it. The more things you hold, the more fingerprints you spread, right?
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13. How many words are in a Dictionary?
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Two. 'A' & 'Dictionary'
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Sometimes, riddles are just a play on the English language. This riddle is one of those. It's one of those fun, tough riddles that will get you laughing once you realize how it's trying to trick you.
14. What has wheels and flies?
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A garbage bin with wheels
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If you don't get it at first, you'll think that the garbage bin is flying, but no. The flies are following it!
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Downloadable and Printable List of Impossible Riddles
Here is a downloadable and printable jpg/pdf list of impossible riddles (right-clicked the image and select Save Image As...):
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What Do Riddles Do to Your Brain?
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Riddles have many benefits to us, especially on how our brain works. When answering riddles, you might not think they're a big deal, but they actually help us become better people!
1. Riddles enhance our mood.
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Whenever we can decode a riddle, our body produces dopamine, the chemical responsible for regulating our mood and concentration. The more that we solve puzzles, the more dopamine is produced. This is why our mood lifts whenever we do riddles.
2. Riddles help improve our memory.
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Working on riddles allows our brain to reinforce connections between brain cells. Because these connections are being strengthened, we can experience better memory, especially in the short term.
3. Difficult to answer riddles change our brain activity!
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According to Reader's Digest, if you let your brain experience some hard puzzles like the ones we have listed in this article, your brain activates new parts of itself that you don't usually use. The brain does this so that it can help us solve the problem. This simple change in brain activity boosts the power of our brain. It's a great way to use parts of our brain that we're not used to unlocking.
How to Come Up With Your Own Riddles?
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Many people think that it's not possible to come up with your own riddles, but you definitely can. It's not impossible.
1. Read a lot of riddles.
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If you want to write a book, you need to read many books. If you're going to make your own song, you need to listen to many songs. This cycle is the same case with riddles. You won't be able to make your own if you don't know how riddles work. That means you need to read a lot, and I mean a lot, of riddles to really familiarize yourself with them.
2. Think of an answer to your riddle.
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It's best to start at the end when coming up with a riddle. You think of what you want to be the answer first and then work from there. It's easier this way.
3. Come up with a description of your answer.
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Describe the word or thing that you want to be the answer to the riddle. Be as descriptive as you can. Like with answering a riddle, you have to describe the thing creatively. The more out of the box, the better.
4. Draft your riddle by using the descriptions you thought of.
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Using the descriptions you have, make them even more creative. Bonus points if you can make them confusing (and point to something else entirely), but ultimately, the descriptions should only make sense as your answer.
5. Use simple and rhyming words.
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The more poetic you are, the better. Your riddle doesn't have to be long!
6. Try it on your friends.
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Start with your friends if you want to test how well the riddle will go. You can ask them for improvements, too!
Frequently Asked Questions
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You might have more questions about how to go about with these impossible and difficult riddles. Don't worry because we have the answers.
How do you consider riddles impossible to solve?
Some riddles are hard, but some riddles feel impossible to solve because they're tricking you into thinking something else. Usually, riddles are impossible to solve when playing around with a letter or the English language or are purposely confusing.
Is there a secret way to solve difficult riddles?
Aside from searching the internet for the answer, all it really takes is good ol' creativity and thinking outside the box.
Are geniuses the only ones who can solve challenging riddles?
Of course not! You don't have to be a genius to think creatively and get these riddles right.
Can I use riddles as daily brain exercises?
You should use riddles as a daily brain exercise. Our minds need to have something to keep them busy and to always keep them sharp. Riddles are puzzles, so yes, you can use them to exercise your brain because you are thinking hard when trying to decode them.
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In Conclusion
We hope these impossible riddles give you something to think about. Let these be a great brain teaser not only for you but also for your friends and family. You're bound to have a great time!
