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What has an eye but cannot see?

A needle

Why this works

This riddle uses the double meaning of the word "eye." In one sense, "eye" refers to the small hole in a needle where the thread passes through, which is often called the needle's "eye." In the other sense, an eye is an organ that allows for vision. The clever twist is that while a needle has an eye, it obviously lacks the ability to see, creating a humorous contrast between the two meanings.

Common Wrong Answers

“A potato”

While a potato has 'eyes' (the small buds on its surface), it does not fit the riddle's criteria of having an eye that cannot see, as potatoes are not typically referred to as having an eye in the sense of vision.

“A storm”

A storm can be described as having an 'eye' (the calm center), but it does not have an eye in the traditional sense and does not relate to the concept of sight, making it a misleading guess.

“A camera”

A camera has a lens often referred to as an 'eye' due to its function of capturing images, but it does not fit the riddle's requirement since it is designed to see, contradicting the phrase 'cannot see'.

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