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What Can You Blow Up And Keep Intact?

What Can You Blow Up and Keep Intact? sounds dangerous, but it’s actually party fun. Guess, then tap Show Answer.

Riddle: What can you blow up and keep intact?
Answer: Balloon

Need a hint?

You’ll see lots of them at birthday parties.

Answer and explanation (spoiler!)

The answer is a balloon.

“Blowing up” usually means destroying something, but you also “blow up” a balloon by filling it with air. The balloon stays whole, or “intact”, as long as you don’t over-fill it!

The riddle uses the scary meaning of a phrase to hide a cheerful answer.

Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 5 and up

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FAQ

What does “intact” mean?

It means whole and undamaged, with nothing broken or missing.

Are there other answers?

A tyre, a bouncy castle or a photo (which you can “blow up” bigger) also fit. Balloon is the classic answer.