Riddle

What can go up a chimney down, but cannot go down a chimney up?

Choose an answer

A.Smoke
B.A balloon
C.A kite
D.An umbrella
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 10 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

An umbrella

Why this is the answer

This plays on the word 'up': an umbrella that is 'up' (open) can be pushed up a chimney, but an open ('up') umbrella cannot be brought down through a chimney the same way.

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