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I grow up while growing down. What am I?

A goose The feather of a goose are called 'down'

Why this works

This riddle plays with the word "down," which has two meanings. On one hand, "growing down" refers to the soft feathers of a goose, called down feathers, which provide insulation and warmth. On the other hand, the phrase "grow up" suggests that as the goose matures, it physically grows larger. Thus, the clever twist here is that a goose can "grow up" while simultaneously having "down" feathers, creating a playful and thought-provoking contradiction!

Common Wrong Answers

“A tree”

A tree grows upward with its branches and downward with its roots, but it doesn't fit the wordplay of 'down' referring to feathers.

“An onion”

An onion grows in layers, but it does not have any connection to the concept of 'down' as in feathers.

“A mushroom”

A mushroom grows above ground, and while its mycelium (roots) grow downward, it doesn't relate to the idea of 'down' in the context of feathers.

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