What Flies When It’s Born, Lies When It’s Alive and Runs When It’s Dead? is a wintry riddle about a whole “life”. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What flies when it’s born lies when it’s alive and runs when it’s dead?
Answer: Snowflake
Need a hint?
No two of them are exactly alike.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a snowflake.
A snowflake is “born” in a cloud and flies down through the air. It “lies” on the ground as snow, and when it “dies” by melting, it runs away as water.
Each clue matches one stage of snow’s journey.
Difficulty: Hard · Best for: ages 9 and up
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FAQ
Are all snowflakes different?
Scientists think it’s extremely unlikely that two complex snowflakes are identical.
Is this a good winter riddle?
Yes! Try our Christmas riddles too.