The last few days here in Toronto have been damp, dreary and bereft of sunshine. Therefore, I have decided to create my own sunshine. Here are some riddles and wordplays courtesy of Number 16. I hope you enjoy them and that they put a smile on your face.
RIDDLE ME THIS!
What did the baby computer call his father?ANSWER
Data
What's tall when it's young and short when it's old?
ANSWER
A candle
How does a horse say hi?
ANSWER
Hay!
How does a horse say no?
ANSWER
Neigh!
How is it possible for a pocket to be empty and still have something in it?
ANSWER
If it has a hole in it
What five-letter word becomes shorter if you add two letters to it?
ANSWER
Short
What is a cow's favourite holiday?
ANSWER
Moo Year's Day
I am the beginning of the end, the end of every place. I am the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space. What am I?
ANSWER
The letter E
WORDPLAYS
DEBATE: What lures de fish
DENIAL: Egyptian river
DESPAIR: Tire kept for emergencies
BALDERDASH: A rapidly receding hairline
GARGOLYE: Olive-flavoured mouth wash
SNEEZE: Much achoo about nothing
PARALYZE: a couple of fibs
- Joanne
