Since we're little, we're taught to keep our bodies active to stay healthy. But what many don't realize is that our brains need exercise too. Without it, we might lose some brain power.
Solving riddles is a great way to give your brain a workout. They're not only fun but can also be shared with others to enjoy together.
Check out these five riddles below. They're meant to be entertaining and make you think. If you're stumped, you can find the answers below.
1. I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
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2. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
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3. I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost every person. What am I?
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4. What has keys but can't open locks?
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5. I am not alive, but I can grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
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Before we reveal the answers, let's talk about why riddles are so great. One big plus is how they help your memory. Just like exercising builds muscle, solving riddles boosts your brainpower.
Feeling stressed? Most of us do. But solving a riddle gives you a little shot of dopamine, making you feel happier. It's a nice break from everyday worries.
Sure, there are brain exercises online, but they can be dull. Riddles, on the other hand, are fun and still give your brain a good workout.
These five riddles are just the beginning. They'll keep you entertained and thinking for a while. Ready for the answers? Just remember, once you know them, you can't forget!
1. I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
Answer: An echo.
2. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Answer: Footsteps.
3. I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost every person. What am I?
Answer: Pencil lead (graphite).
4. What has keys but can't open locks?
Answer: A piano.
5. I am not alive, but I can grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
Answer: Fire.
