Riddles

In a bicycle race, the man who came two places in front of the last man finished one ahead of the man who came fifth. How many contestants were there?

In a lake, there is a patch of lily pads. Every day, the patch doubles in size. If it takes 48 days for the patch to cover the entire lake, how long would it take for the patch to cover half the lake?

In a tree you’ll find me moving slow as can be. My name is a sin but from them I am free. What am I?

In a vase, garden, pot or field, these are the homes of this Valentine’s day symbol that comes in many different colors such as red, pink, white, yellow and orange.

In all the world, none can compare, to this tiny weaver, his deadly cloth so silky and fair.

In an alien land far away, half of 10 is 6. If the same proportion holds true, then what is 1/6th of 30 in this alien land?

In birth I spring forth, in life I unfold. In death I wilt and die, but rebirth restores all.

In buckles or lace, they help set the pace. The farther you go, the thinner they grow.

In many hallways you would stand, if not with this in hand.

In many years, not much has happened. In many minutes, a lot has happened. In one second, everything has happened.

In my life I must bare, my bloodline I must share. What am I?

In olden days, the student of logic was given this problem: If half of 5 were 3, what would one-third of 10 be?

In Paris but not in France, the thinnest of its siblings.

In prison I will be found, But I’ll never be in court, Unless there’s more than one. What am I?