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What has a spine but no bones?

A book

Why this works

The riddle plays on the word "spine," which typically refers to the backbone of an animal, but in this context, it refers to the part of a book that holds its pages together. While a book has a "spine," it obviously doesn't have bones like a living creature. This clever use of language invites you to think about the multiple meanings of a single word, making the answer both surprising and satisfying!

Common Wrong Answers

“A fish”

A fish has a spine (the vertebral column) and bones, making it an incorrect answer.

“A human”

Humans have a spine made of vertebrae and bones, so this does not fit the criteria of having a spine but no bones.

“A tree”

While a tree has a trunk that could be metaphorically likened to a spine, it does not have a spine in the anatomical sense, and it is not a fitting answer to the riddle.

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