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What comes down but never goes up?

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What comes down but never goes up?

Rain

Why this works

This riddle plays with the natural phenomenon of rain, which is something that falls from the sky but doesn’t return upwards. The word "comes down" refers to the process of precipitation, while the phrase "never goes up" emphasizes that once rain has fallen to the ground, it doesn’t ascend back into the atmosphere in its original form. This clever contrast between falling and rising creates a fun and thought-provoking twist that highlights the one-directional nature of rain.

Common Wrong Answers

“Snow”

While snow also falls from the sky, it is not the intended answer because the riddle specifically refers to something that only comes down and does not go back up, which can apply to rain more universally.

“A feather”

A feather can fall down but can also be lifted back up by the wind or picked up by a person, making it not fit the criteria of the riddle.

“A ball”

A ball can be thrown or dropped down and can also be bounced back up, so it does not meet the requirement of something that comes down but never goes up.