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What speaks without a mouth and hears without ears?
What speaks without a mouth and hears without ears?
- A Shadow
- A Reflection
- A Whisper
- An Echo (correct)
What is tall when young and short when old?
What is tall when young and short when old?
- A Flame
- A Tree
- A Candle (correct)
- A Mountain
What has keys but can't open locks?
What has keys but can't open locks?
- A Piano (correct)
- A Treasure Chest
- A Clock
- A Map
The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?
The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?
What can travel around the world while staying in the same spot?
What can travel around the world while staying in the same spot?
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Riddles and Answers
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An Echo: A phenomenon created by sound waves reflecting off surfaces, allowing speech without a physical mouth and perception without ears. It can be influenced by wind patterns.
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A Candle: A source of light that starts tall and diminishes as it burns, symbolizing life or time as it appears to be young when unlit and shortens with use.
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A Piano: A musical instrument that consists of keys, which produce sound but are unable to unlock physical locks, representing the idea that keys can serve different purposes beyond their traditional use.
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Darkness: A condition characterized by the absence of light. It emphasizes that as the level of darkness increases, visibility decreases, impacting perception.
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A Stamp: An object used for postage that can symbolize travel and communication. It illustrates how an item can represent global connectivity while remaining stationary at its origin.
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Breath: A vital process of inhalation and exhalation essential for life. This riddle highlights its intangible nature and the challenge of holding one's breath, even for the strongest individuals.
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