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I grow for a surface, even if you cut me. I continue to grow even after death.
Riddle
I grow for a surface, even if you cut me. I continue to grow even after death.
Choose an answer
A.Fingernails
B.Skin cells
C.Fungus or mold
D.Human hair
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 9 letters, starting with "H".
Answer
Human hair
Why this is the answer
Hair keeps growing from the scalp regardless of cutting; the claim that it keeps growing after death is a popular myth, though -- the apparent growth actually comes from skin dehydrating and retracting.
This riddle is filed under Hard/Difficult Riddles and rated Medium.