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Illustration for riddle: When I am filled I can point the way,
When I am empty Nothing moves me,
I have two skins
One with — Can you figure out this riddle?

When I am filled I can point the way, When I am empty Nothing moves me, I have two skins One without and one within. What am I?

A pair of gloves

Why this works

This riddle cleverly describes a pair of gloves through wordplay and imagery. When gloves are "filled" with hands, they can point and guide your movements. However, when they are "empty," they lose their functionality and cannot move on their own. The mention of "two skins" refers to the outer material of the gloves and the inner lining, highlighting both the external and internal aspects of the gloves. This delightful layering of meanings makes the riddle both engaging and insightful!

Common Wrong Answers

“A compass”

While a compass does point the way when it is filled with a magnetic needle, it does not have 'two skins' as mentioned in the riddle.

“A bottle”

A bottle can point the way when filled with a liquid, but it does not have two skins and the concept of being empty does not relate to movement.

“A map”

A map can point the way when it is 'filled' with information, but it does not have physical skins, and being empty does not stop it from providing directions.

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