>>> can you solve the following riddle? Tom's mother has 3 sons. The names of the two sons are Dick and Hardy, what's the name of the third son? - elapsed 1.043 seconds - This riddle is a classic example of a tongue twister, and the answer is indeed "Tom." The riddle sets up an expectation that the names of the other sons will not be the same as the name of the person asking the question, but in this case, it is. The riddle is playful and entertaining, and it tests one's ability to pay close attention to the details of the riddle.