There's nothing like seeing a kid untangle a riddle. They search the words for clues, try to turn over any puns or double meanings, then light up with delight if they finally figure something out — or ...

888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1,000. This is the kind of math riddle you can work out with times tables, or by simple logic. First, get as close to 1,000 as you can (888). From there, it’s easy to figure out ...