Riddle

I can be dropped from the tallest of buildings and survive, but drop me from the smallest ship and I won't. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Feather
B.Leaf
C.Balloon
D.Piece of paper
Hint: It's a 3-word phrase with 12 letters, starting with "P".

Answer

Piece of paper

Why this is the answer

A piece of paper flutters gently and survives a fall from even the tallest skyscraper, but dropped into the water beside the smallest ship it would get soaked and ruined -- the real danger is water, not height.

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