An owl perched on a branch asks a curious child: 'I have a neck but no head, and two arms but no hands. What am I?'
Category: Story · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think of something you wear that has openings.
Answer
A garment
Explanation
A shirt has a neck opening and sleeves (arms) but does not have a head or hands.
This is a medium story riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A garment.
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