Oil in the Drum

A man has a barrel filled with oil that weighs 100 pounds, and then he puts something into it. Now the barrel weighs less than 100 pounds. What did he put in the barrel?

Oil in the Drum




Similar Riddles

Which country gets ill every time?

Asked by Neha on 14 Feb 2025


There are four 3-link chains. All you have to do is join them into a big 12-link chain. For joining two closed links, one of the links must be cut and placed onto the other link for closing.

How many minimum links will you have to cut to make the big chain?

Asked by Neha on 27 Sep 2023

Look at the picture and find out which square is not linked with any of the other squares.

Squares not Connected

Asked by Neha on 31 Mar 2024


How many runs at maximum can a batsman score in a normal one-day match? Consider the fact that the conditions are ideal and there are no No Balls, no Wide Balls and no Extras in that match.

Asked by Neha on 14 Apr 2026

I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?

Asked by Neha on 15 Feb 2022

How can you take 2 from 5 and leave 4?

Asked by Neha on 03 Apr 2022


Can you find a five letter word that is left with only two letters if one is removed?

Asked by Neha on 20 Jul 2021

Solve below rebus puzzle?

Popular Rebus

Asked by Neha on 18 May 2023

I know a nine-letter word having only one vowel.
Do you ?

Asked by Neha on 19 Jun 2023


Andrew’s doctor gives him three pills and tells him to take one every half hour. How much time will have passed by the time Andrew’s taken all three pills?

Asked by Neha on 22 Jun 2025

Hot Articles

Amazing Facts

Jigsaw puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles soared in popularity during the great depression, as they provided a cheap, long-lasting, recyclable form of entertainment.