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The intriguing description points directly to the human brain, the most complex organ in the body. While it resides in the darkness of the skull, it is the central processor for all sensory input. The riddle's "billions of eyes" refers to the immense volume of visual information the brain receives and interprets from the photoreceptor cells in our retinas, which number in the millions in each eye. Similarly, the "millions of ears" alludes to the brain's capacity to process countless auditory signals originating from the thousands of specialized hair cells within our inner ears.
This remarkable organ, despite not being a muscle itself, is the command center for every function. Its structure includes the cerebral cortex, which is distinctly organized into four primary lobes: the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes. Each of these lobes plays a crucial role in various aspects of cognition, sensation, and motor control, contributing to the brain's comprehensive influence over our experiences.
Furthermore, the brain is elegantly divided into two cerebral hemispheres, left and right, which often specialize in different functions but work together seamlessly. These hemispheres govern everything from logical reasoning and language to creativity and spatial awareness, effectively "ruling" our entire being. Operating silently within its protective casing, this non-muscular marvel orchestrates our thoughts, emotions, and actions, making it the undeniable answer to the riddle.
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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?