Unraveling Two Puzzles: The Woman in the Boat and the Weight of a Bucket

Riddles challenge our problem-solving abilities. The “woman on a boat” riddle confuses internet users. The answer is “there,” hidden in the sentence. Riddles test our skills and can be shared with others. Another riddle, the “Weight of a Bucket,” asks what can be added to a 60-pound barrel to make it weigh 40 pounds. The answer is a hole, as it reduces the weight by allowing water to leak out.