Riddle

I climbed a cherry tree, where I found cherries. I didn't pick cherries, nor did I leave cherries. How did I achieve this?

Choose an answer

A.I ate the cherries instead.
B.I only looked at the cherries.
C.There were no cherries at all.
D.The cherry tree held two cherries. I pick a cherry and left a cherry.
Hint: It's a 14-word phrase with 54 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

The cherry tree held two cherries. I pick a cherry and left a cherry.

Why this is the answer

With exactly two cherries, taking one still leaves one behind, satisfying both conditions.

This riddle is filed under Planet Riddles and rated Medium.

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