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What always runs but never walks, often murmurs, never talks, has a bed but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats?

Illustration for riddle: What always runs but never walks, often murmurs, never talks, has a bed but never sleeps, has a mout

A river

Why this works

This riddle cleverly plays with the multiple meanings of words associated with a river. When it says "runs," it refers to the way a river flows, while "never walks" indicates that it doesn't move like a person. The "bed" is a term for the riverbed, where it flows, but it doesn't actually sleep. Finally, the "mouth" refers to the part of the river where it meets a larger body of water, yet it doesn't eat. This playful use of language makes the riddle both intriguing and fun!

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Common Wrong Answers

“A clock”

While a clock runs to show time, it does not have physical features like a bed or a mouth, and it does not murmur.

“A car”

A car runs but it walks in the sense of moving; it doesn't have a mouth or a bed as a river does.

“A computer”

A computer runs programs but does not have a bed or a mouth, and it does not murmur or talk in the natural sense.

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