Real situation puzzles | Dark stories inspired by real events

Greenland

Greenland

Over 80 percent of Greenland is covered in ice. But why then it was called Greenland (a green land)?

57%

6 min.

4/10

Feb 2018

Lost

Lost

Jack goes on a trip with his compass. After a long walk, he stops to eat a sandwich. He is not able to find his way back afterwards.

78%

12 min.

4/10

Mar 2018

I am here!

I am here!

Michael manages to get shot; in doing so he saves his own life.

60%

22 min.

4/10

Mar 2018

Try hard

Try hard

A salesman tries too hard to get a sale and as a result ends up dying.

83%

9 min.

4/10

Mar 2018

Unopened package

Unopened package

A man is found dead in a filed. Lying next to him is an unopened package.

90%

8 min.

4/10

Mar 2018

A reward for coming late

A reward for coming late

George was late for a math class and misunderstood the teacher. This brought him a reward and recognition! What happened?

33%

5 min.

4/10

Apr 2018

A murderer

A murderer

Michael applaused, and everyone in the room (except him) died. What happened?

77%

11 min.

3/10

Feb 2018

Half a point

Half a point

In the 1940s, a real football game in Brazil ended with an unusual score of 0.5 - 0. What happened?

50%

5 min.

3/10

Feb 2022

Round Manhole

Round Manhole

Why is it better to have round manhole covers than square ones?

40%

1 min.

3/10

Jul 2023

Pear inside a bottle

Pear inside a bottle

How do you get a full-grown pear inside a bottle of brandy?

68%

5 min.

2/10

Feb 2018

Sweet dreams

Sweet dreams

Matthew keeps reading a bedtime story to his son despite the blackout.

86%

4 min.

2/10

Mar 2018

Situation puzzles inspired by real events