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Walk on the living, they don't even mumble. Walk on the dead, they mutter and grumble

Fallen leaves

Why this works

This riddle plays with the contrasting states of "living" and "dead" as they relate to leaves. When you walk on "living" leaves—those still attached to trees—they are vibrant and do not make a sound ("they don’t even mumble"). In contrast, when you walk on "dead" leaves—those that have fallen to the ground—they crunch and make noise ("they mutter and grumble") as they are dried and brittle. The clever twist lies in the dual meanings of "living" and "dead," showcasing how leaves change their qualities based on their state.

Common Wrong Answers

“Grass”

Grass is still living, so it doesn't fit the description of 'walking on the living' as causing no sound.

“Snow”

Snow, while it may crunch underfoot, is not a living entity and does not 'mumble' or 'grumble' like leaves do when dried and fallen.

“Sand”

Sand doesn't have a living or dead state, and it doesn't make sounds like 'muttering' or 'grumbling' when walked on.

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