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What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Riddle
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Choose an answer
A.Glass
B.Secret
C.Bubble
D.Silence.
Hint: It's a word with 7 letters, starting with "S".
Answer
Silence.
Why this is the answer
The moment you speak the word "silence" aloud, you've already broken it by making a sound.
This riddle is filed under Expert Riddles for Adults and rated Hard.
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