Riddle

A mile from end to end, Yet as close to you as a friend. A precious commodity, freely given. Seen on the dead and on the living. Found on the rich, poor, short, and tall, But shared among children most of all. What is it?

Choose an answer

A.A rainbow
B.A hug
C.A handshake
D.A simple smile.
Hint: It's a 3-word phrase with 12 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A simple smile.

Why this is the answer

A smile figuratively stretches for miles when described as wide, costs nothing to give, and is common to people of every kind, especially children.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Medium.