Tricky Riddles That Adults Always Get Wrong
🧠 Think you're good at riddles?
These tricky riddles are designed to confuse you, mislead you, and make you overthink the simplest answers. Most people get them wrong on the first try—will you?
Riddles That Twist Your Brain 🌀
What weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
If a plane crashes on the border of the U.S. and Canada, where do they bury the survivors?
A man shaves several times a day, but still has a beard. How is this possible?
You’re in a race and you pass the person in second place. What place are you in now?
Some months have 31 days, others have 30. How many have 28?
If an electric train is moving north at 100mph and a wind is blowing west at 10mph, which way does the smoke blow?
A farmer has 10 sheep. All but 7 run away. How many does he have left?
What can you hold in your left hand but not your right?
How many animals did Moses take on the ark?
What comes before 11 and after 9 but isn’t 10?
Why These Riddles Work
Tricky riddles like these are perfect for:
- 🧠 Logic warmups
- 😆 Group laughs at work or game night
- ❓ Overthinkers who love mental challenges
- 🧩 Trivia games and classroom fun
They look simple—but that’s what makes them so frustratingly fun.
Want More Challenges?
Try Hard Riddles for Adults or Logic Riddles next to keep your brain guessing.
Most people get at least one of these wrong.
How’d you do?
Ready to Test Your Brain?
- Play fun and tricky riddles
- Challenge yourself daily with fresh brain teasers
- Perfect for all ages — kids, teens, and adults