What Can Bring Back the Dead, Make Us Cry, Make Us Laugh and Make Us Young? is a poetic riddle about something precious. Read it slowly, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What can bring back the dead. Make us cry, make us laugh, make us young. Born in an instant yet lasts a lifetime?
Answer: Memory
Need a hint?
It’s formed in an instant, and you keep it in your mind.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a memory.
Memories let us “see” people who have died, make us cry or laugh, and take us back to when we were young. A memory forms in a moment but can last a lifetime.
Each clue sounds impossible until you realise it all happens inside your mind.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 10 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A photograph is often suggested and fits most clues too. Memory is the classic answer.
Is this riddle good for kids?
It suits older children and adults best, because the clues are quite poetic.