Have you ever encountered someone who thinks they have all the answers? Of course you have. We've all had the misfortune of running into that type of person. But don't worry, we've got an easy way to bring them back down to earth. All you have to do is keep reading below, where we've collected the best, most confounding, unanswerable questions the universe has to offer. From the philosophical conundrums to the mysteries of time, these questions will have even the biggest know-it-all left stumped and scratching their head. Better yet, they're guaranteed to get any dinner party or get-together good-naturedly debating.
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Funny Unanswerable Questions to Make You Laugh
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Silly Questions With No Answers
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Philosophical Questions That Are Impossible to Answer
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Unanswerable Physics Qs
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Weird Unanswerable Questions
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How to Answer an Unanswerable Question
Every once in a while, you might just find yourself on the receiving end of one of these unanswerable prompts. Fortunately, we've put together some handy tips on how to handle yourself when you're put in this position. Check out the list below to learn more.
Embrace just how little you know.
The worst thing you can do during any conversation is pretend that you know all the answers. Instead, it's important to be honest and admit that there are some things you just don't know. If you're worried about your pride getting in the way of that, just remember: You can't answer incorrectly if you don't answer at all.
Ask why the question came up in the first place.
You may not be able to provide concrete answers to difficult questions, but you can ask other, related questions to expand and deepen the conversation.
Incorporate a little levity into your response.
Life is heavy, so injecting some humor can't hurt. Of course, you don't want to minimize what anyone else in the conversation is saying—but you can redirect tough topics in a few silly statements. If it seems like people around you are appreciating the effort, then roll with it. If not, fall back and let the discussion continue on the same serious track.
Wrapping Up
That's it for our list of unanswerable questions. Be sure to check back with us soon for more mind-benders to share with the ones you love. You can also sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss out on what's coming next!