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Illustration for riddle: I have a face, two arms, and two hands, yet I can not move. I count to twelve, yet I can not speak. — Can you figure out this riddle?

I have a face, two arms, and two hands, yet I can not move. I count to twelve, yet I can not speak. I can still tell you something everyday.

A clock

Why this works

This riddle cleverly describes a clock by using anthropomorphic language. The "face" refers to the clock's dial, while the "two arms" are the hour and minute hands that point to the numbers on the clock. When it says it "counts to twelve," it highlights the typical layout of a clock face, which features twelve hours, but despite this counting ability, the clock cannot actually speak. The phrase "can still tell you something every day" refers to how a clock provides the time daily, making it an essential tool for organization and routine.

Common Wrong Answers

“A robot”

A robot can move and often has a face, arms, and hands that can interact with the environment, unlike a clock which is stationary.

“A person”

A person has a face, arms, and hands, but they can move, speak, and do not specifically relate to counting to twelve in the way a clock does.

“A mannequin”

A mannequin has a face, arms, and hands, but it does not count or tell time, which is a key aspect of the riddle.

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