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The clever riddle describes an object with a familiar appearance that lacks human characteristics. Its "face" is the dial, often round and marked with numbers, but it clearly cannot express emotions like frowning. Similarly, the "hands" refer to the pointers that indicate the hour, minute, and sometimes seconds. These hands move constantly around the face but are not capable of physical touch in the way human hands are.
The idea of "walking about from town to town" highlights the ubiquity of this device. From pocket watches to wall clocks in public spaces, timekeeping instruments are found virtually everywhere people go. They travel with us in our vehicles, are present in our homes, and are essential tools in every community. Despite this constant presence and movement through various locations, the object itself remains stationary or is carried, hence it "does not use its feet that much," as it possesses no feet to begin with.
Clocks, in their various forms, have been fundamental to human civilization for centuries, evolving from ancient sundials and water clocks to the intricate mechanical and digital devices we rely on today. They not only help us organize our daily lives but have also been crucial for navigation, scientific discovery, and coordinating global activities, truly making them silent, ever-present companions across the world.
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We sound like Eden as a pair. Make us weight, we won't play fair. Sometimes consensus, most times schism. Usually locked away in prism. If by chance you seek, then throw. The serpent sees where we meet low. We carry freight when we meet high, But separate us, and we die.
21Unlike other rulers I am strengthened by neglect. Over my jurisdiction, great taxes I elect. When routine dues are paid, I am weakened severely. Yet if too long delayed, it may cost you quite dearly. My vault is of the flesh, my tellers silver and bone. The upkeep of the kingdom is financed with a loan.
20I have a heart that never beats, I have a home but I never sleep. I can take a mans house and build anothers, And I love to play games with my many brothers. I am a king among fools. Who am I?
19You may think me an actor; people come from all over the world to see me play my role. The play begins like all plays do – the red curtain draws aside, and I come onto the stage. There is one other actor. He is dressed in beautiful, bright clothing. I, however, am entirely naked. There are many acts in this play, in between which the other actor helps me to get dressed before the curtain reopens. He dresses me in colorful piercings and a red coat. The story we tell is a tragedy through dance. My choreography is straightforward, but if he forgets his then the play is over. Either way, I consider this a once in a lifetime performance. What role do I play?
19I'm the end that brings the end, I'm the one that hides. Shackles gird me waist to toe, Sealed in tower I. Ever tasked to make amends, Slowly here I die. My stricken foe you'll never know, His death is met with sigh.
19Twice born but once it dies. A more feline obelisk then a dairy soar. Some to royalty will rise. When seen by many they're adored. What is it?