Why did Detective Mehul arrest the museum curator?

The date on the coin was impossible

Why was Mrs. Smith arrested for lying?

The window was fogged up due to freezing weather

Why did Detective Mehul know the suicide was actually murder?

The gun and writing hand positions did not match

What evidence proved the husband killed his wife on their honeymoon?

He booked a one-way ticket for his wife

Who murdered the wealthy man on Sunday morning?

The maid was lying because there is no mail delivery on Sundays.

Why did Detective Mehul arrest the museum curator?

A coin from 200 BC would not have BC printed on it.

Who stole the necklace during the mansion blackout?

The guest could not have been reading during a power blackout.

Who attacked the businessman on the private jet?

Airplane windows cannot be opened during flight.

Why was Mrs. Smith arrested for lying?

Condensation fogs windows on freezing days.

Why was the suicide actually a murder?

The gun placement did not match the writing hand.

Who stole the Rolex on the Japanese ship?

The Japanese flag looks the same upside down.

Who killed Mr. James?

The number 5508 spells BOSS when flipped.

What proved the honeymoon murder?

Only the wife had a one-way ticket.

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Riddles with Answers

Riddle 1

I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?

Answer: A map

Riddle 2

What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

Answer: The letter “M”

Riddle 3

I am so fragile that if you say my name, you break me. What am I?

Answer: Silence

Riddle 4

What goes up and down but doesn't move?

Answer: A staircase

Riddle 5

What gets wetter the more it dries?

Answer: A towel

Riddle 6

I am always coming, but never arrive. What am I?

Answer: Tomorrow

Riddle 7

The more you take away, the bigger I get. What am I?

Answer: A hole

Riddle 8

If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you don't have me. What am I?

Answer: A secret

Riddle 9

I have keys, but no locks. I have a space, but no room. You can enter, but can’t go outside. What am I?

Answer: A piano

Riddle 10

What belongs to you, but others use it more than you do?

Answer: Your name

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