Riddles 21

United Bodies Two bodies have I, though both joined in one. The more still I stand, the quicker I run.What am I? An hourglass. Token of Love A thousand colored folds stretch toward the sky, Atop a tender strand, Rising from the land, ‘Til killed by maiden’s hand, Perhaps a token of love, perhaps to … Read more

Riddles 20

Drown On Land Alive without breath, As cold as death, Never thirsty, Ever drinking, Clad in mail, Never clinking, Drowns on dry land, Thinks an island, Is a mountain, Thinks a fountain, Is a puff of air. What am I? A fish. Devours Everything! This thing all things devours: Birds, beasts, trees, flowers; Gnaws iron, … Read more

Riddles 19

Thirsty! A man dies of thirst in his own home. How is this possible? The man lives in a house boat, and is in the middle of the ocean with no fresh water around. Turn It Off! A man decides to quit his job, so he turns off the lights, and walks out of the … Read more