Did you know?
A riddle is a question with a clever, tricky answer. You have to think in a new way!
Tenali Rama was a clever poet in King Krishnadevaraya's court. Many stories tell of his smart answers.
Birbal was famous for his clever answers in Emperor Akbar's court.
Try this: Riddle Time
Can you solve these riddles? 1. I am full of holes, but I can still soak up water. What am I? 2. I have keys, but I cannot open any door. I make music. What am I? Now make up a riddle for your family!
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1. A sponge 2. A piano
Go further: Make Your Own Riddle
Here is a trick to make a riddle. Pick an object, like an umbrella. Think of two strange things about it. Then say them like a puzzle: 'I open when it rains. I have ribs but no bones. What am I?' Ask your family to guess. Riddles help you see everyday things in a new way!
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