Riddles
A woman residing in a fifty-story building decides to jump out the window. She survives the fall with no injuries. How did she do this?
The woman jumped out of the first-floor window, which was only three feet off the ground.
What is a baby kangaroo called?
A joey
In Ancient Greece, what two poli (city-states) fought during the Peloponessian war?
Athens and Sparta
What are the three layers of the Earth?
Crust, mantle, and core
What is the largest US state?
Alaska
Three doctors said that Robert is their brother. Robert says he has no brothers. Who’s lying?
No one. He has 3 sisters.
Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite?
The hippo
Who was the 42nd president of the USA?
Bill Clinton
What is Newton's third law?
What is the largest non-continental island in the world?
Greenland
All 5 sisters are busy. Ann is reading a book, Rose is cooking, Katy is playing chess, and Mary is doing the laundry. What is the 5th sister doing?
She has to be playing chess with Katy.
What 2 mammals are known to lay eggs?
Ant eater and Platypus
What was the long period of prosperity for the Roman Empire called?
The Pax Romana
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118
What state does the Mississippi River start in?
Minnesota
A man is found murdered in his office. The suspects are Peter, Julie, Jason, Molly, and Brian. In the office is a calendar with the numbers 6,4,9,10,11 written in blood. Who is the killer?
Jason is the killer. The numbers indicate months and the first letter of each month spells the name of the murderer, e.g. the 6th month is June and the first letter of June is J, the 4th month is April and the first letter of April is a, and so on.
What is the habitat for arboreal animals?
On or around trees
One of the ancient Wonders of the World, the Hanging Gardens, was found in which city?
Babylon
What 19th century Englishmen proposed, along with Alfred Wallace, the idea of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
Name the 4 countries that comprise the UK
Wales, England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
What has thirteen hearts but no other organs?
Deck of cards
What is the fastest animal in the world?
The Peregrine Falcon
What 7 US states formed the original Confederacy that seceded from the Union?
Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas and South Carolina
Mycology is the study of...
Fungi
What country does the Rhine river run through?