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Take off my skin - I won't cry, but you will! What am I?

An onion

Why this works

This riddle plays on the dual meanings of "skin" and the emotional response to cutting an onion. When you "take off the skin" of an onion, you're peeling away its outer layer. While the onion itself doesn't cry, the act of cutting it releases chemicals that can make you tear up. So, the riddle cleverly contrasts the physical action of peeling with the emotional reaction it provokes in humans!

Common Wrong Answers

“A banana”

While a banana has a peel that can be removed, it doesn't typically cause people to cry, which is a key aspect of the riddle.

“A potato”

A potato can be peeled, but it doesn't usually evoke tears like an onion does.

“An orange”

An orange also has a skin that can be removed, but it doesn't lead to crying, making it an incorrect answer.

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