November 29, 2011
by ACG
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Though I have many eyes, I shun the light, preferring the company of worms rather than flies.
My skin usually seems dirty, but if you look inside me, you’ll see I’m pure white.
I’m incredibly versatile. Whether you put me in a casserole or a gun — I always aim to please.
What am I?
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November 23, 2011
by ACG
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Though my parents are doubly unlucky, their children number in the millions.
I am the jeweled vessel of deceit and the diamond lance of truth, but before the face of love, I am worthless.
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 20, 2011
by ACG
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I am a long snake tightly held in place, yet I help protect little piggies from harm.
I don’t mind being double-crossed, but if you are idle toward me, watch out! — your lips may soon kiss the earth.
I am an enemy to people with only one hand, and when I’m feeling frayed, I can be a real pain in the eyelet.
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 17, 2011
by ACG
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My mother is a lamb, my father a vegetable — and I enjoyed being beaten as a child.
I embody nobility, yet people are always stepping on me.
Whether coarse or fine, I’m always a pile of beauty.
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 16, 2011
by ACG
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If you dig a hole, you’ll find me, yet I can cover the whole of the sky.
Whether hot or cold, I rise to the occasion.
I am lowly and humble beyond compare, but my might cannot be fathomed.
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 13, 2011
by ACG
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I’m a consummate artist: dancer, sculptor, and singer, though forms always get in the way of my free expression.
When I speak, I never tell the truth, yet I never lie.
I love working, and can sweep and whistle all day.
If I am broken, people may giggle.
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 10, 2011
by ACG
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I have but one spine, and many heads.
Though endowed with virtues (and quite bouncy to boot), I’m hated by most children, and adults avoid me too.
I’m most at home in Belgium, but a tiny Korean man might use me in a traditional dish.
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 7, 2011
by ACG
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I’m part elephant, part horse, and a king among my fellows.
If you tickle me, I can make you weep. If you butcher me, I can make you scream. If you pedal me, it’ll just take longer.
I’m happiest when I’m tense.
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 3, 2011
by ACG
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I have breath in me, but no lungs.
I have skin, but no body.
I can fly, but have no wings.
Though I love celebrating happy events, don’t try pinning a medal on me!
What am I?
(Answer below)
November 3, 2011
by ACG
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Post your guess in the comment area. When I see the right answer, I’ll update my post to confirm. If people are having a lot of trouble, I’ll provide another hint.