Riddles Unravelled
Movie Quotes
Folklore
Inventions
Word Origins
100
A man dies of old age on his 25th birthday. How is this possible?
He was born on February 29th
100
In which movie does the quote: "May the force be with you" belong to?
Star Wars
100
This legendary creature from Scottish folklore is said to inhabit Loch Ness.
Loch Ness Monster
100
This invention, likely first produced in Roman Egypt,enables you to see through walls.
Windows
100
From the Latin "medicus," meaning healer, this term refers to a practitioner of medicine.
Doctor
200
Where does today come before yesterday?
The dictionary
200
In which movie does the quote: "There's no place like home" belong to?
The wizard of oz
200
In Irish folklore, this small, mischievous creature is known for guarding pots of gold.
Leprechaun
200
This invention, made by an italian couple Simonio and Lyndiana Bernacotti, leaves a trail of core material that adheres to surfaces of an object through physical abrasian.
The pencil
200
This term for a collection of writings comes from the Greek "bibliotheca," meaning "a place for books."
Library
300
Two fathers and two sons are in a car, yet there are ony 3 people in the car. How is this possible?
They are a grandfather, father and son
300
In what movie does the quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get" belong to?
Forest gump
300
This fairy tale character is known for her long hair and was locked in a tower by a witch.
Rapunzel
300
This invention, patented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, revolutionized communication.
Telephone
300
This word for a large, flightless bird comes from the Greek "strouthion," meaning "sparrow."
Ostrich
400
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
A river
400
In what movie does the quote: "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" belong to?
The Godfather
400
In Japanese folklore, this spirit is known for its ability to shapeshift and is often depicted as a fox.
Kitsune
400
Created by Alfred Nobel in 1867, this explosive substance was used in construction and mining.
Dynamite
400
Originating from the Old English "witan," meaning to know, this word refers to the ability to perceive and understand.
Wit
500
A man describes his daughters, saying, “They are all blonde, but two; all brunette but two; and all redheaded but two.” How many daughters does he have?
3. One blonde, One brunette, One redhead
500
In what movie does the quote: "Here's looking at you, kid " belong to?
Casablanca
500
In Slavic folklore, this witch-like figure is often depicted as a hag who flies around in a mortar and is known for her cunning and magic.
Baba Yaga
500
This medical advancement, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections.
Penicillin
500
This term, meaning "to wander," is derived from the Latin word "vagari."
Vagabond