HardPlanet Riddle
I'm teary-eyed but never cry, silver-tongued, but never lie. double-winged, but never fly, air-cooled, but never dry. What am I?
Riddle
I'm teary-eyed but never cry, silver-tongued, but never lie. double-winged, but never fly, air-cooled, but never dry. What am I?
Choose an answer
A.Quicksilver ore
B.A silver coin
C.A mirror
D.Mercury. The element looks shiny, silver, and is wet. The god Mercury has two wings but only uses them to run.
Hint: It's a 21-word phrase with 85 letters, starting with "M".
Answer
Mercury. The element looks shiny, silver, and is wet. The god Mercury has two wings but only uses them to run.
Why this is the answer
This describes both the liquid metal mercury (shiny, wet, never fully dries) and the winged Roman god Mercury who never actually flies.
This riddle is filed under Planet Riddles and rated Hard.