A.J. Jacobs’ book The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life (Amazon|Bookshop) includes this brain teaser translated from Swahili: I am a house without a door. This is part...
In Leonardo da Vinci, biographer Walter Isaacson notes that da Vinci was fond of riddles, including this one: Winged creatures will support people with their feathers. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Da Vinci Riddle” In his...
What did the grapes say when the elephant stepped on them? Apologies in advance for the answer. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “In a Ferment Over Another Punny Riddle” What did the grapes say when the elephants stepped on them...
Did you hear about the new doctor doll? Guess what it operates on. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “A Punny Riddle Bordering on Malpractice” Hey Grant, did you hear about the new doctor doll? The new doctor doll? No. You wind it up...
Quiz Guy John Chaneski has created an audio escape room. You’re trapped in a hotel and must figure out a series of clues from objects in the room to find your way out. See that Gideon Bible over there? It’s said that the Bible is this four-letter...
A griph is an obsolete term for puzzle or enigma. This word’s etymology is a puzzle itself, although it appears to trace back to Ancient Greek griphos, meaning “fishing basket.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Griph” Here’s a word...
