The Daily Riddle

I know a word of letters three.Add two, and fewer there will be.

Golden treasures I contain, guarded by an army of hundreds and thousands. Stored in a labyrinth where no man walks, yet men come often to seize my gold.

Lighter when full, heavier when empty, I am funny and forceful when used aplenty.

A man rides into town on Friday, he stays for the weekend, likes it so much he decides to stay another 48 hours on Monday, he never spends more than 96 hours in the town, but leaves on Friday. How many days did he stay altogether and how did he manage it?[Contributed by Mark]

Weight in my belly,Trees on my back.Nails in my ribs,Feet I do lack.

We are little creatures; all of us have different features.One of us in glass is set; one of us you’ll find in jet.Another you may see in tin, and the fourth is boxed within.If the fifth you should pursue, it can never fly from you.

I am all so slim and tall,so desirable, so appealing.Touch for a false good feeling.Once I shine in splendor,But only once and then no more.For many I am “to die for”.

In a tunnel of darkness lies a beast of iron. It can only attack when pulled back.Answer: [Bullet](Answers are in white text, select it to reveal)

The man who invented it,Doesn’t want it for himself.The man who bought it,Doesn’t need it for himself.The man who needs it,Doesn’t know it when he needs it.Answer: [Coffin](Answers are in white text, select it to reveal)

They have not flesh nor feathers,nor scales nor bone;but they do have fingers andthumbs of their own.Answer: [Gloves](Answers are in white text, select it to reveal)