The “what goes up but never comes down” riddle has been making the rounds on social media, so let’s address the answer.
How have you been keeping busy during lockdown?
A couple of months ago our lives changed drastically when Boris Johnson issued a pivotal statement. The PM informed us only to leave the home for work if absolutely necessary, shopping for essentials as infrequently as possible and brief exercise.
Since then, we’ve seen a shift of slogans, with “stay home” transitioning into “stay alert”. Nevertheless, many of us remain at home looking for things to keep us entertained.
One way that many have found to remain busy is riddles and puzzles, with people taking the time to share some gems on the likes of Facebook and Twitter.
We continue to see some great brain teasers being shared, so let’s talk about one of them which may have you stumped…
What goes up but never comes down riddle
Those who remember hearing this one have been quick to fire out the answer, but for those unfamiliar, it’s quite a challenge.
So, here goes:
What goes up but never comes down?
Before scrolling down to the answer below, be sure to give it some more thought. Think outside of the box!
Is it something physical, or could it be a concept? You’ve got this!
Still uncertain? Well, not to worry. We have the answer for you…
Here’s the answer!
What goes up but never comes down? The answer is your age!
Your age will rise with the years, but sadly, it will never go down. So, there you have it!
It’s a bit of a classic, but it’s still worth asking your family and friends if they can get it now that you know the answer.
In the meantime, we have another riddle for you to approach:
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?