Entertainment and education are easily accessible nowadays, thanks to smartphones. With so many options available, taking a few minutes to solve puzzles and brain teasers can be truly beneficial. And recently, a viral riddle called the “woman in a boat riddle” has been challenging even experienced riddle solvers. This riddle doesn’t rely on intelligence, but rather on attentiveness and creativity. Are you ready to give it a try?
The riddle goes like this: “There is a woman in a boat, on a lake, wearing a coat. If you want to know her name, it’s in the riddle I just wrote. What’s her name?”
Finding the woman’s name may seem tricky, but there are no lies in this riddle. The answer is straightforward if you pay attention and don’t overthink. However, her name is not a common one you’d hear on the streets. Ready for the answer? It is “There” – “There is the woman’s name”.
This riddle is a great example of a short and clever riddle that misdirects you to far-fetched solutions. While “There” might not be a conventional name, it is technically and grammatically correct. That’s what makes it both silly and super fun. If you enjoyed this riddle, here are two more to challenge your mind.
Sons and Daughters 
Mr. Smith had four daughters. Each of his daughters had a brother. How many children does Mr. Smith have?
At first glance, it might seem like there isn’t enough information to determine the exact number. But fear not, the solution is simple. This riddle is more mathematical in nature, but it still tests your reading skills, just like the previous one. Pay close attention to the numbers represented by the nouns.
Ready for the answer? The answer is “5”. Mr. Smith has 5 children.
Many people mistakenly conclude that there are 8 children since the statement says each daughter has a brother. However, it’s important to remember that siblings are counted, so even if there’s only one brother, each daughter will have a brother. If there were multiple brothers, the statement would have mentioned “brothers” instead of “brother” for each daughter.
London Bridge 
I met a man on London Bridge. He tipped his hat and drew his name. He cheated at the guessing game. What was the man’s name?
This riddle is the most complicated of them all. You’ll need to put your pronunciations skills to the test to figure out the solution. The answer is not “man” like in the previous riddle. It’s actually a proper name! Look for words or phrases that can sound like a complete answer to the question.
Ready for the answer? The answer is “Andrew”.
If you followed the hint, you probably realized the answer pretty quickly. If you combine the phrase “and drew his name” from the second sentence, it can sound like “Andrew’s his name,” which directly answers the question at the end.
Did you have fun solving these riddles? If so, share them with your friends and family and challenge them to find the answers too!
