What Goes Up and Never Comes Down? is a quick riddle with an answer that applies to everyone. Think it over, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What goes up and never comes down?
Answer: Your age
Need a hint?
It changes on your birthday.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is your age.
Every year on your birthday your age goes up by one, and it can never go back down. Balls, balloons and rockets all come back down eventually, but age only goes one way.
The riddle makes you picture things flying into the sky, when the answer is something you can’t see at all.
Difficulty: Easy · Best for: ages 6 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
Smoke, prices or your height (for a while!) are sometimes suggested, but “your age” is the classic answer.
Is this a good riddle for a birthday party?
Yes! It’s a perfect riddle to ask at a birthday, and the hint gives it away nicely for younger guests.