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I wear a shell but I’m not from the sea...

I wear a shell but I’m not from the sea...

Viral Newt
February 26, 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 wear a shell but I’m not from the sea,
A tiny green nut, that’s crunchy and free.
I’m salty or sweet, in ice cream I hide,
Crack me open, taste what's inside.
What am I?

Brain Teaser:
A farmer has 100 pistachio trees.
Each tree produces 500 pistachios per season.
However, 10% of the pistachios are not suitable for sale.

How many good pistachios does the farmer have at the end of the season?

RIDDLE AND BRAIN TEASER ANSWERS

Today’s Riddle & Brain Teaser Answers

Answers:
Riddle Answer: A pistachio

Brain Teaser Answer:

Each tree produces 500 pistachios.
With 100 trees, the total pistachios produced is: 100×500=50,000100 \times 500 = 50,000100×500=50,000
10% are unsuitable, meaning 90% are good: 50,000×0.9=45,00050,000 \times 0.9 = 45,00050,000×0.9=45,000

So, the farmer has 45,000 good pistachios at the end of the season! 🌿🥜

Enjoy National Pistachio Day