Exploring Neck Riddles, Anti-Riddles, and Origins of Crossword Puzzles

Exploring the intriguing world of 'neck riddles' used to outsmart judges or monsters in folklore, along with the evolution of riddles into modern crossword puzzles. Delve into a perplexing riddle involving a horse's skull and a bird hatching eggs, and uncover the concept of anti-riddles with unexpectedly simple answers.

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