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A hundred feet in the air, but it's back is on the ground. What is it?

A centipede flipped over.

Why this works

This riddle plays on the imagery of a centipede, which is known for having many legs (or "feet"). When you visualize a centipede flipped over, its many legs are indeed "a hundred feet in the air" while its back, which is the main part of its body, rests on the ground. The clever twist lies in the juxtaposition of the legs being high while the body is low, creating a playful contradiction that makes the answer both surprising and amusing!

Common Wrong Answers

“A tall building”

A tall building does not have a 'back' that is on the ground; it stands upright and is not a living creature.

“A tree”

While a tree may be tall, it does not have 'feet' or a 'back' in the way a centipede does; trees are stationary and do not flip over.

“A kite”

A kite can be high in the air, but it does not have feet or a back, and it does not relate to the concept of being flipped over.

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