The Everything Kids Riddles & Brain Teasers Book (20 page)

History
can make two words.
What are they?

“We all are
one
, but we are
three
. We go
ashore
, but out to
sea
.”
What are we?

Fun Fact

Secret Codes and Ciphers
Like riddles and brain teasers, codes and ciphers challenge us to think in order to find the right answer. Often, codes are used as a way of sharing information or secrets between two people. All codes come with a “key” or guide to help solve them.

Fun Fact

A Variety of Fun
Humor comes in many forms. Some people find humor in a funny or witty answer, while others like to laugh at silly stunts. Imitation is also another way to make someone laugh.

Try This

Multiple Tasking
Maybe you have heard of the term “multitasking.” Multitasking means doing more than one thing at a time. Here's a challenge for you. Can you tap your foot while you bounce a tennis ball and chew gum? (Bet it's not as easy as you thought.) Can you think of any other multitasking trick to try out?

Why didn't the chariots ever stop?

They were always roamin' (Roman).

What do you call a rich retriever?

A Golden Spike.

What do you get when you cross a bison with a dollar?

A Buffalo Bill.

How do you call your pet cat and bird in North Carolina?

Here Kitty, Kitty Hawk!

What president had holes in his ears?

Franklin Pierce.

What did they hang on Main Street when the soldiers returned from the war?

A star-spangled banner.

What pilot loved to fly the most?

Amelia “Air-Heart.”

Chapter 11
A Hodgepodge of Fun

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Appendix A
Internet Resources

http://blackdog4kids.com/games/word/riddles.html
—BlackDog's Riddles for Kids includes riddles, games, and puzzles.

http://cartooncritters.com/kidsjokes.htm
— The Cartoon Critters site includes joke and riddle pages filled with tons of jokes and riddles you can share with your friends.

www.eduplace.com
—Education Place contains lots of resources like contests, fun online quizzes, and activities.

www.fionasplace.net/Puzzlesandbrainteasers.html
—Fiona's Place offers a collection of puzzles and brain teasers; some games are easy, while others are a challenge.