I fly when I am born, lie when I'm alive, and run when I am dead What am I?
Common Wrong Answers
“A bird”
A bird does fly when it is born, but it does not lie when alive or run when dead.
“A cloud”
A cloud can move in the sky but does not have the attributes of lying or running in relation to life and death.
“A balloon”
A balloon can float or fly when filled with air, but it does not lie or run in the manner described in the riddle.
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