A husband and wife are seated facing each other with a barrier between them. Each one takes turns communicating with the other, each speaking only two words at a time. After each two-word message is conveyed, the other person answers with a one-word response. This goes on for some time, until at last, either the husband or his wife suddenly shouts out a four-word phrase which ends this scenario; however, this often causes either the husband or the wife to become angry or frustrated with the person who shouted the four-word phrase. What is going on here? -Riddles

A husband and wife are seated facing each other with a barrier between them. Each one takes turns communicating with the other, each speaking only two words at a time. After each two-word message is conveyed, the other person answers with a one-word response. This goes on for some time, until at last, either the husband or his wife suddenly shouts out a four-word phrase which ends this scenario; however, this often causes either the husband or the wife to become angry or frustrated with the person who shouted the four-word phrase. What is going on here? -Riddles
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The husband and wife are playing the old game of BATTLESHIP. The two-word communications consist of a letter and a number for the coordinates of where the ships are hidden, and the one-word responses are either, 'Hit' or 'Miss'. The final four word phrase which ends the game is, 'You Sank My Battleship!
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A man is sitting in a room along with a group of mostly women. The man suddenly begins shouting out a list of letters and numbers, alternating between the two, (e.g., letter - number - letter - number - letter - number, etc.). This goes on for some time, with the man shouting, and those in attendance remaining silent. Eventually however, one of the women in the room shouts a one word response to the man, which causes some in the room to feel disappointment, while the woman who shouts out, feels happiness. What is happening here? -Riddles

Description : A man is sitting in a room along with a group of mostly women. The man suddenly begins shouting out a list of letters and numbers, alternating between the two, (e.g., letter - number - ... room to feel disappointment, while the woman who shouts out, feels happiness. What is happening here? -Riddles

Last Answer : The man is calling a Bingo Game for a group of mostly women. The woman who shouts out says, 'Bingo!', and feels happy, while the rest of the people feel disappointment.

Two women sit staring and glaring at each other across a small table. Although the two women don't appear to be friendly toward each other, they do eventually hold each other's hands. A man approaches, puts his hand on top of theirs, and says to them, 'I hope I don't have to use the strap on you two.' A few seconds later he quickly removes his hand, and shouts out one word to the women. Both women immediately become very tense. What is the word the man shouts to the women, and what in the world is going on here? -Riddles

Description : Two women sit staring and glaring at each other across a small table. Although the two women don't appear to be friendly toward each other, they do eventually hold each other's hands. A man approaches, puts ... is the word the man shouts to the women, and what in the world is going on here? -Riddles

Last Answer : The word the man shouts to the women is, 'Go!' This is the way most women's arm wrestling competitions start, and hopefully the wrist straps, to keep their hands from slipping apart, won't have to be used.

A sheriff is in hot pursuit of the notorious bank robber Black Bart. The six-shooters of the lawman and the criminal glisten in the sun, as Black Bart speeds his way on foot to the first horse he sees, and quickly mounts it. The sheriff, in hot pursuit, jumps on the back of the closest steed he can find, and continues the heated chase, but he is unable to close the gap between them. After a short time, a man and a woman, who are witnessing the chase, shout out loudly to the lawman and the criminal, 'Meet you at the saloon in 30 minutes for something cold!' What is going on in this strange scenario, and who are the man and the woman who shouted out the invitation to the saloon? -Riddles

Description : A sheriff is in hot pursuit of the notorious bank robber Black Bart. The six-shooters of the lawman and the criminal glisten in the sun, as Black Bart speeds his way on foot to the first horse he ... scenario, and who are the man and the woman who shouted out the invitation to the saloon? -Riddles

Last Answer : The 'sheriff' and 'Black Bart' are two children pretending to be a lawman chasing an outlaw, and are riding horses on a merry-go-round at an amusement park or a western tourist town. The man and the woman are their parents who are inviting them to the 'saloon' for some cold drinks or ice cream.

My little circle of friends here, getting bumped off one-by-one, reminds me of Agatha Christie's famous murder mystery 'Ten Little Indians', where a small group of people are knocked off, one at a time, until only the killer and one person is left. The main difference is that in Christie's novel, the last survivor was to die by hanging, but in my situation, the sole survivor will be given 'The Chair'! Should this person call the police? Is there a life-and-death scenario going on here, or is everyone's safety assured? What exactly is happening? -Riddles

Description : My little circle of friends here, getting bumped off one-by-one, reminds me of Agatha Christie's famous murder mystery 'Ten Little Indians', where a small group of people are knocked off, one ... and-death scenario going on here, or is everyone's safety assured? What exactly is happening? -Riddles

Last Answer : The person, along with a small group of their friends, is engaged in a game of Musical Chairs. 'The Chair' is always reserved for the last person left.

A group of soldiers were standing in the blistering sun facing due west. Their sergeant shouted at them: Right turn! About turn! Left turn! In which direction are they now facing? -Riddles

Description : A group of soldiers were standing in the blistering sun facing due west. Their sergeant shouted at them: Right turn! About turn! Left turn! In which direction are they now facing? -Riddles

Last Answer : East. A right turn is 90 degrees, an about turn is 180 degrees, and a left turn is also 90 degrees. Therefore, the soldiers are now facing east.

A group of privates were standing in the blistering sun facing due west. Their sergeant shouted at them: Right turn! About turn! Left turn!In which direction are they now facing? -Riddles

Description : A group of privates were standing in the blistering sun facing due west. Their sergeant shouted at them: Right turn! About turn! Left turn!In which direction are they now facing? -Riddles

Last Answer : East.

There once was an evil wizard. He took 3 woman from their homes and turned them into rose bushes that looked exactly alike. He put them in his garden. One of the woman had a husband and children and begged the wizard to let her see them. He agreed. At night, he brought the woman to her house. In the morning he came and took her home. One day the husband decided to go rescue her. So he snuck into the wizard's garden. He looked and looked at the 3 identical rose bushes trying to figure out which could be his wife. Suddenly, he knew the answer and he took his wife home. How did he know which rose bush was his wife? -Riddles

Description : There once was an evil wizard. He took 3 woman from their homes and turned them into rose bushes that looked exactly alike. He put them in his garden. One of the woman had a husband and children and ... the answer and he took his wife home. How did he know which rose bush was his wife? -Riddles

Last Answer : The wizard brought the rosebush to her home at night and returned her to the garden in the morning. Therefore, she was the only plant without dew.

A man took a walk in the park. While on his walk, he came across a stray dog who began growling at him and nipped at his heels. The man pulled a crooked stick from his knapsack, told the dog to, 'Fetch!', and then threw the stick. The dog made a mad dash for the stick, then suddenly made a u-turn and ran back to the man ----- without the stick. The man laughed loudly. He then said to the dog, 'Let's try this again.' Throwing the same stick, the man again yelled, 'Fetch!', and the dog took off as before, suddenly made a u-turn, and ran back to the man ----- again without having obtained the stick. The man laughed louder. This same series of events happened over, and over, and over again until the dog finally ----- bit the man on the leg. What was going on here that so infuriated the dog to

Description : A man took a walk in the park. While on his walk, he came across a stray dog who began growling at him and nipped at his heels. The man pulled a crooked stick from his knapsack, told the dog to, 'Fetch ... ----- bit the man on the leg. What was going on here that so infuriated the dog to -Riddles

Last Answer : The man had tormented the dog in the park in the past by telling the dog to fetch the crooked stick (wooden boomerang) he carried with him in his knapsack. The dog could never catch the boomerang, ... who only wanted to play. What goes around comes around, as they say, with boomerangs and in life.

A man and his wife were slowly driving along when their teenage son, who had just recently received his driver's license, suddenly drove his car up behind them and started to repeatedly smash into the back of their car, while his sister, who was in the car with him, loudly cheered and egged on her brother. Witnesses to the event appeared unaffected by the incident, and in fact some were even observed smiling. The police were never called. What was going on with this family, and why did no one call the police? -Riddles

Description : A man and his wife were slowly driving along when their teenage son, who had just recently received his driver's license, suddenly drove his car up behind them and started to repeatedly smash into the back ... called. What was going on with this family, and why did no one call the police? -Riddles

Last Answer : The man and his wife had taken their two children to an amusement park. The parents were in one bumper car, and their two children were in another bumper car.

A man goes to work at the same time each day and travels part of his journey facing forwards and the remainder facing backwards. When he returns at the end of his working day, he only faces forwards.How can this be? -Riddles

Description : A man goes to work at the same time each day and travels part of his journey facing forwards and the remainder facing backwards. When he returns at the end of his working day, he only faces forwards.How can this be? -Riddles

Last Answer : He works in the engine room of a liner! To get to work, he walks along the decks from his cabin facing forwards, and down the ladders between decks facing backwards. However, when he finishes, he only needs to face forwards to climb the ladders again and walk along the deck back to his cabin.

Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X and exactly opposite to Q. II. P is 2nd to the left of W. III. S and R are facing each other as well R & Y are neighbors. Who is the only female in between X & R? a) Z b) P c) Y d) Q

Description : Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X and ... R & Y are neighbors. Who is the only female in between X & R? a) Z b) P c) Y d) Q

Last Answer : Ans: option (c)

I am somewhere far below, where no light goes. Here, all a man can do is hack away until at last the shiny things reveal themselves. What am I? -Riddles

Description : I am somewhere far below, where no light goes. Here, all a man can do is hack away until at last the shiny things reveal themselves. What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : A (gold) mine.

Two ladies and two men are playing bridge and seated at North, East, South and West of a table. No lady is facing East. Persons sitting opposite to each other are not of the same sex. One man is facing South. Which direction are the ladies facing to? (A) East and West (B) North and West (C) South and East (D) None of these

Description : Two ladies and two men are playing bridge and seated at North, East, South and West of a table. No lady is facing East. Persons sitting opposite to each other are not of the same sex. One man is facing South. ... facing to? (A) East and West (B) North and West (C) South and East (D) None of these 

Last Answer : (B) North and West

Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X and exactly opposite to Q. II. P is 2nd to the left of W. III. S and R are facing each other as well R & Y are neighbors. Which of the following is correct for neighbors? a) X, W b) R, X c) S, W d) P, S

Description : Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X ... . Which of the following is correct for neighbors? a) X, W b) R, X c) S, W d) P, S

Last Answer : Ans: option (d)

Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X and exactly opposite to Q. II. P is 2nd to the left of W. III. S and R are facing each other as well R & Y are neighbors. Who are all females in the given arrangement? a) S, Q, R, W b) P, Q, Y, W c) P, Q, R, W d) P, Q, R, S

Description : Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X and exactly opposite to Q. ... a) S, Q, R, W b) P, Q, Y, W c) P, Q, R, W d) P, Q, R, S

Last Answer : b) P, Q, Y, W

Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X and exactly opposite to Q. II. P is 2nd to the left of W. III. S and R are facing each other as well R & Y are neighbors. 10. Who is exactly opposite to X? a) Z b) P c) S d) W

Description : Eight persons P, Q, R, S, W, X, Y and Z in which 4 females are facing towards and 4 males facing away from the center. Males and females are seated alternately. I. X is male, W position is 3rd to the right of X ... as well R & Y are neighbors. 10. Who is exactly opposite to X? a) Z b) P c) S d) W

Last Answer : Ans: option (a)

Mark my words, and Mark them well, I've a very fine name to tell. I've said it twice, and I'll say it once more. Don't get frustrated, just write the answer down, Make sure you Mark it very well. What's my name? -Riddles

Description : Mark my words, and Mark them well, I've a very fine name to tell. I've said it twice, and I'll say it once more. Don't get frustrated, just write the answer down, Make sure you Mark it very well. What's my name? -Riddles

Last Answer : My name's Mark.

What's taller than a thousand trees growing taller and taller by the season. It's yellow and orange and sometimes it's pink. It has no mind but often thinks. When it falls the world will crumble but not a human mind will be troubled. Laughing and smiling without voice joking and speaking without mouth. Up, up, up, it goes where it stops no man knows. Moving forever without being seen but whispering softly into the green. (the green stands for grass) What is it? -Riddles

Description : What's taller than a thousand trees growing taller and taller by the season. It's yellow and orange and sometimes it's pink. It has no mind but often thinks. When it falls the world will crumble ... being seen but whispering softly into the green. (the green stands for grass) What is it? -Riddles

Last Answer : Sunset.

A man was pushing his car along the road when he comes to a hotel. He shouts 'I'm bankrupt!' Why did the man shout that out? -Riddles

Description : A man was pushing his car along the road when he comes to a hotel. He shouts 'I'm bankrupt!' Why did the man shout that out? -Riddles

Last Answer : Because he was playing Monopoly.

A detachment of soldiers must cross a river. The bridge is broken, the river is deep. What to do?Suddenly the officer in charge spots two boys playing in a row boat by the shore. The boat is so tiny however, that is could only hold two boys or one soldier.Still all the soldiers make it across the river in the boat. How? -Riddles

Description : A detachment of soldiers must cross a river. The bridge is broken, the river is deep. What to do?Suddenly the officer in charge spots two boys playing in a row boat by the shore. The boat is so ... two boys or one soldier.Still all the soldiers make it across the river in the boat. How? -Riddles

Last Answer : First the boys cross the river and 1 boy comes back and gets a soldier and keeps going back until all the soldiers have made it across safetly.

It shouts along the street, hasn't any lungs, It tugs at leaves and hurls them at people old and young. What is it? -Riddles

Description : It shouts along the street, hasn't any lungs, It tugs at leaves and hurls them at people old and young. What is it? -Riddles

Last Answer : The Wind.

What topics are you unable to discuss without getting angry/frustrated?

Description : What topics are you unable to discuss without getting angry/frustrated?

Last Answer : Liberal Democrats

A man has 3 wife's, each one has 3 houses, in one of houses for every wife his mother in law lives. He goes to first house with money, mother doubles it, he leaves half, he goes to second wife, mother doubles it again, he leaves the same amount as to first wife, he goes to third house and mother doubles it again, he leaves the same amount as to first one,but goes home with no money. How much money did he have? 2 wife are sister and they have a same mother? -Riddles

Description : A man has 3 wife's, each one has 3 houses, in one of houses for every wife his mother in law lives. He goes to first house with money, mother doubles it, he leaves half, he goes to second wife, ... with no money. How much money did he have? 2 wife are sister and they have a same mother? -Riddles

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A woman was found dead in a ditch. They picked up her phone and called the first person in her contacts, which was the husband. They called the husband and said, 'Hi, your wife was found dead in a ditch, please hurry!' So, the husband came to the ditch and got arrested. Why did he get arrested? -Riddles

Description : A woman was found dead in a ditch. They picked up her phone and called the first person in her contacts, which was the husband. They called the husband and said, 'Hi, your wife was found dead in ... please hurry!' So, the husband came to the ditch and got arrested. Why did he get arrested? -Riddles

Last Answer : The husband killed her, because he knew where the ditch was.

You and nine other individuals have been captured by super intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids eating highly logical and cooperative beings. Unfortunately, they're not sure whether you qualify, so they decide to give you all a test. Through its universal translator, the alien guarding you tells you the following: You will be placed in a single-file line facing forward in size order so that each of you can see everyone lined up ahead of you. You will not be able to look behind you or step out of line. Each of you will have either a black or a white hat on your head assigned randomly, and I won't tell you how many of each color there are.When I say to begin, each of you must guess the color of your hat starting with the perso

Description : You and nine other individuals have been captured by super intelligent alien overlords. The aliens think humans look quite tasty, but their civilization forbids eating highly logical and cooperative beings. ... , each of you must guess the color of your hat starting with the perso -Riddles

Last Answer : Let's see how it would play out if the hats were distributed like this. The tallest captive sees three black hats in front of him, so he says 'black,' telling everyone else he sees an odd ... go. It looks like these aliens will have to go hungry, or find some less logical organisms to abduct.

A husband was called by the police telling him that his wife was killed and that he should get to the crime scene as soon as possible. Shocked, the husband dropped the phone and drove to the crime scene in 20 minutes, where he was arrested and charged for murder. How did the police know it was him? -Riddles

Description : A husband was called by the police telling him that his wife was killed and that he should get to the crime scene as soon as possible. Shocked, the husband dropped the phone and drove to the crime ... minutes, where he was arrested and charged for murder. How did the police know it was him? -Riddles

Last Answer : The police told him to get to the crime scene, but they didn't specify where. The husband couldn't have known where the crime scene was unless he'd been there when the wife was dead or dying.

―Stalking the length of the cage, ignoring the visitors...‖The underlying message conveyed in this line could be best represented by which of the following ideas? (a) Man is not the only animal that seeks freedom and space. (b) The world is a dangerous place because of those who do evil! (c) Be kind to every kind, not just mankind! (d) The meaning of all life is to be loved and cared for!

Description : -Stalking the length of the cage, ignoring the visitors... The underlying message conveyed in this line could be best represented by which of the following ideas? (a) Man is not the only animal that seeks freedom ... kind, not just mankind! (d) The meaning of all life is to be loved and cared for!

Last Answer : (a) Man is not the only animal that seeks freedom and space.

One day, the police found a man dead inside a hut. In his left hand, he's holding a gun. In his right hand, he has a recording. When the recording is played, the police hear the man talking about how horrible life is and how he wants it to end. The recording ends with a gunshot. The police are about to call it a suicide until you point out a very important clue. What is it? -Riddles

Description : One day, the police found a man dead inside a hut. In his left hand, he's holding a gun. In his right hand, he has a recording. When the recording is played, the police hear the man talking ... police are about to call it a suicide until you point out a very important clue. What is it? -Riddles

Last Answer : The recording played a gunshot inside it. If the man committed suicide, he wouldn't have been able to stop the recording after he pulled the trigger.

A world-famous magician and his young assistant were observed walking slowly along in a department store when suddenly they both stopped walking and began to slowly rise from the floor. The two continued to rise majestically until they had reached a height of 20 feet. Numerous store customers and a security guard witnessed the event, but no one seemed shocked by what they had seen, and no report of the occurrence ever reached the news media. The secrets of magic are not supposed to be revealed, but how would you speculate the magician and his assistant accomplished this feat, and why didn’t the onlookers express amazement? -Riddles

Description : A world-famous magician and his young assistant were observed walking slowly along in a department store when suddenly they both stopped walking and began to slowly rise from the floor. The two ... and his assistant accomplished this feat, and why didn't the onlookers express amazement? -Riddles

Last Answer : The magician and his assistant were simply using an escalator to go up to the next floor in the department store.

The police are called to a round house where a man is found dead with a knife wound to the chest. The police investigate and narrow down the suspects to three people: The maid, the wife, and the butcher. When questioned for alibis, the wife said, 'I was out buying a dress with my friends, and I found my husband dead upon my return.' The butcher said, 'I was searching the cupboards for some vegetables to serve for lunch.' The maid said, 'I was in the other room, dusting the corners.' The maid was then arrested. How did the police know it was her? -Riddles

Description : The police are called to a round house where a man is found dead with a knife wound to the chest. The police investigate and narrow down the suspects to three people: The maid, the wife, and the ... , dusting the corners.' The maid was then arrested. How did the police know it was her? -Riddles

Last Answer : It was a round house, so there were no corners to dust.

My wife just retired at 63. Can she collect on my account until she turns 66?

Description : My wife just retired at 63. Can she collect on my account until she turns 66?

Last Answer : First, What country are you living in? Here in Canada one cannot collect until the age of 65 although now it may be up to age 70 Yrs of age. One may be able to obtain Seniors Benefits until they get ... it . ( threshold of income with Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and Old age security (OAS) as well..

Julie is going on an extended trip for three weeks. She lives in a remote area where there are frequent electrical power outages which can last up to three or four days. Julie has quite a bit of food in her freezer which would go bad if it thawed and then re-froze. She does have digital clock and a VCR which would flash 12:00 if the power went out. Unfortunately the clock and VCR flash even if the power only goes out for a few seconds. What can Julie do so that when she returns home she will be able to determine whether the power was out long enough to thaw her food? Asking a neighbor whether the power was out, isn't a reliable option because the nearest house is half a mile away, and one house may have power, while another house may have no power. She won?t be able to have a neighbor chec

Description : Julie is going on an extended trip for three weeks. She lives in a remote area where there are frequent electrical power outages which can last up to three or four days. Julie has quite a bit of food ... power, while another house may have no power. She won?t be able to have a neighbor chec -Riddles

Last Answer : One thing Julie could do is freeze a tray of ice-cubes, and turn the tray of ice upside down in her freezer. When she comes home, she should check the tray. If the ice cubes are still in the ... clean out the freezer. She will have to make a judgment call if the ice-cubes are only slightly thawed.

Thirteen women are kneeling around a circle. A whistle blows, and suddenly all thirteen women began shouting out the names of their sons and daughters, while frantically waving their arms. At last, a whistle blows once again, and one of the women is awarded a trophy. What kind of insanity is happening here? -Riddles

Description : Thirteen women are kneeling around a circle. A whistle blows, and suddenly all thirteen women began shouting out the names of their sons and daughters, while frantically waving their arms. At last, a ... and one of the women is awarded a trophy. What kind of insanity is happening here? -Riddles

Last Answer : The thirteen women, along with their thirteen sons and daughters (all babies of a crawling age), are competing in a 'Fastest Crawling Baby Contest.' Initially, all of the babies were placed in ... to their mother outside of the circle was the winner, and the trophy was subsequently awarded to her.

Name an English word of more than 2 letters that both begins and ends with the letters 'he' in that order, there are two possible answers. What is it? -Riddles

Description : Name an English word of more than 2 letters that both begins and ends with the letters 'he' in that order, there are two possible answers. What is it? -Riddles

Last Answer : Headache or Heartache.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a firewall? a. Examines each message as it seeks entrance to the network b. Blocks messages without the correct markings from entering the network c. Detects computers communicating with the Internet without approval d. All of the above

Description : Which of the following is a characteristic of a firewall? a. Examines each message as it seeks entrance to the network b. Blocks messages without the correct markings from entering the network c. Detects computers communicating with the Internet without approval d. All of the above

Last Answer : d. All of the above

So, my husband likes to try new stuff, we've seen somethings like parachutes sometimes in the sky, but the ones that people can control, like if they're seated or something, help please!

Description : So, my husband likes to try new stuff, we've seen somethings like parachutes sometimes in the sky, but the ones that people can control, like if they're seated or something, help please!

Last Answer : Hang-gliding? What a good place this would be to learn english.

Angry and Hungry are two words ending in 'gry' There are three words, (Using popular terminology) in the English Language, that end in 'GRY'. . What is the third word? The word is something that everyone uses every day. If you have listened carefully, I have already told you what it is. -Riddles

Description : Angry and Hungry are two words ending in 'gry' There are three words, (Using popular terminology) in the English Language, that end in 'GRY'. . What is the third word? The word is something that everyone uses every day. If you have listened carefully, I have already told you what it is. -Riddles

Last Answer : Answer is terminology. (It's the third word ending in gry. Usin(g) popula(r) teminolog(y)

A wife called to her husband from the front door of their home stating, 'Don’t forget to raise the flag, but please don’t be goofy and salute it afterward.' Her husband responded by saying, 'Don’t you love your country?' The wife replied, 'I am very patriotic, but I would never salute that flag. You embarrass yourself when you do it, especially when the neighbors see you.' 'Well, all I know is if I don’t raise the flag, we’ll lose our electricity, our car will be towed away, and eventually we will be evicted! Being a veteran of the Army, as long as the flag is red, white, and blue, I will always salute it!' 'Oh, have it your own way, answered his wife, 'but it’s not the raising of the flag to which I object, it’s you're saluting it afterward that bothers me!' What were the circumstances be

Description : A wife called to her husband from the front door of their home stating, 'Don't forget to raise the flag, but please don't be goofy and salute it afterward.' Her husband responded by saying, ' ... I object, it's you're saluting it afterward that bothers me!' What were the circumstances be -Riddles

Last Answer : The flag on the couple's mailbox in front of their home was painted red, white, and blue to resemble the American flag. When the husband put their outgoing bills and other mail in the mailbox, ... Being a veteran and a patriotic person, he felt compelled to salute the flag each time he raised it.

When spelled, I am a question. When shouted, I am a command. I am great for your heart, but hard on the sand. What am I? -Riddles

Description : When spelled, I am a question. When shouted, I am a command. I am great for your heart, but hard on the sand. What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : RUN.

A woman was horrified to find a fly in her tea. The waiter took her cup and went into the kitchen and returned with a fresh cup of tea. She shouted, 'You brought me the same tea!' How did she know? -Riddles

Description : A woman was horrified to find a fly in her tea. The waiter took her cup and went into the kitchen and returned with a fresh cup of tea. She shouted, 'You brought me the same tea!' How did she know? -Riddles

Last Answer : She had already put sugar in it and when she tasted the new tea it was already sweet.

A man was shot to death while in his car. There were no powder marks on his clothing, which indicated that the gunman was outside the car. However, all the windows were up and the doors locked. After a close inspection was made, the only bullet-holes discovered were on the man's body. How was he murdered? -Riddles

Description : A man was shot to death while in his car. There were no powder marks on his clothing, which indicated that the gunman was outside the car. However, all the windows were up and the doors locked. ... was made, the only bullet-holes discovered were on the man's body. How was he murdered? -Riddles

Last Answer : The victim was in a convertible. He was shot when the top was down.

There's one 'sport' in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends.What is it? -Riddles

Description : There's one 'sport' in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends.What is it? -Riddles

Last Answer : Boxing.

Pronounced as one letter, And written with three, Two letters there are, And two only in me. I'm double, I'm single, I'm black, blue, and gray, I'm read from both ends, And the same either way. What am I? -Riddles

Description : Pronounced as one letter, And written with three, Two letters there are, And two only in me. I'm double, I'm single, I'm black, blue, and gray, I'm read from both ends, And the same either way. What am I? -Riddles

Last Answer : An eye.