It runs and runs but can never flee. It is often watched, yet never sees. When long it brings boredom, When short it brings fear. What is it?
Common Wrong Answers
“A river”
A river runs but it can physically flow and move, which contradicts the concept of something that cannot flee.
“A clock”
While a clock measures time and can be watched, it does not embody the abstract concept of time itself, which is what the riddle is describing.
“A train”
A train runs and can be watched, but it does not align with the idea of something that cannot flee and the emotional implications of boredom and fear.
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