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The Bus Driver Riddle

ROD: 01-17-2026

Riddle: A bus driver was heading down a street in Colorado. He went right past a stop sign without stopping, he turned left where there was a "no left turn" sign, and he went the wrong way on a one-way street. Then he went on the left side of the road past a cop car. Still - he didn't break any traffic laws. Why not?
Answer: He was walking...not driving.
Riddle: What can't be burned in fire, nor drowned in water?
Answer: Ice.
Riddle: How could a cowboy ride into town on Friday, stay two days, and ride out on Friday?
Answer: His horse is named Friday.
Riddle: What has keys that open no locks, space but no room, and you can enter but not go in?
Answer: A computer keyboard.
Riddle: First I am dried, then I am wet; The longer I swim, the more taste you get. What am I?
Answer: Tea.
Riddle: If you're 8 feet away from a door and with each move you advance half the distance to the door. How many moves will it take to reach the door?
Answer: Infinity! Technically you will never reach the door, as you can only move half the distance, no matter how small.
Riddle: What has to be broken before it can be used?
Answer: An egg.

Sparkling Spear

ROD: 01-10-2026

Riddle: Glittering points that downward thrust, Sparkling spears that never rust. What is it?
Answer: An Icicle.
Riddle: You can't see me, but I can see you; To be more specific, I see through. What am I?
Answer: An X-Ray.

Once I Had Thoughts

ROD: 01-08-2026

Riddle: I don't have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I'm white and empty. What am I?
Answer: I am a skull.