An artist paints a perfect portrait of a woman, but the painting disappears the moment he finishes. Why?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider the nature of the subject.
Answer
The woman was a ghost
Explanation
The woman was not of this world, causing the portrait to vanish with her.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The woman was a ghost.
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