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Viral Newt
February 07, 2025
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RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER
Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser
Here’s a challenging riddle and brain teaser for you:
Riddle:
I start off small but grow with air,
A pop too strong and I disappear.
I’m stretchy, sticky, pink, or blue,
Chew me up, but don’t swallow too!
What am I?
Brain Teaser:
You have a gumball machine that holds 50 gumballs.
Each gumball costs 25 cents, and you only have $5 in quarters.
If you randomly turn the knob, what is the maximum number of gumballs you can get?
RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS
Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser Answers
Answers:
Riddle Answer: Bubble Gum
Brain Teaser Answer:
You have $5, which equals 20 quarters (since $5 ÷ $0.25 = 20).
Each gumball costs 1 quarter.
So, the maximum number of gumballs you can get is 20.
(The machine holds 50, but you are limited by the 20 quarters you have.)
Enjoy National Bubble Gum Day