Riddles
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
True or False? Crows can hold grudges against people for years.
True! Unlike most people would think, crows are actually very smart.
What is 3(4 + 5) - 6)
21
What is the name of Harry's giant friend in the "Harry Potter" series?
Hagrid!
How many time zones does Russia have?
11
I’m always hungry, I must always be fed. The finger I touch will soon turn red. What am I?
A fire
True or False? The Riffle Shrimp can snap its claw so fast it creates a bubble that reaches over 4,700°C (8,500°F) — nearly as hot as the surface of the sun — and produces a shockwave capable of stunning prey.
False! The Pistol Shrimp can, not the Riffle Shrimp. (I don't think Riffle Shrimp even exist...)
What is 25% of 160
40
In "Percy Jackson," what is Percy’s Greek god parent?
Poseidon
What is the only country with no river or lakes?
Saudi Arabia
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
What is a group of flamingos called?
A Flamboyance
What is the mean of 12, 15, 18, 21
16.5
In "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," what magical land do the children enter through the wardrobe?
Narnia
What is the biggest mountain from base to peak?
Mauna Kea (Mount Everest is the tallest peak)
What has many teeth but can't bite?
A comb
What is the only kind of animal that can live forever? (the name is very creative)
The immortal jellyfish
What is 14x61?
854
In "The Hunger Games," what is the name of the district that specializes in technology and weaponry?
District 3
What is the biggest desert in the world?
The Antarctic Polar Desert (The Sahara is the biggest sand desert)
What has an end but no beginning, a home but no door, and a space that’s always moving?
A shadow
What bird can mimic almost any sound it hears, including camera shutters, car alarms, and human voices, making its calls some of the most complex among birds.
The lyrebird
What is 865/4?
In "The Giver," what is the name of the community where Jonas lives?
"The Community"
What sea can people float on effortlessly?
The Dead Sea (it's about 9 times saltier than ocean water!)