I am created by humans but can outlive them. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider something that performs work for us.
Answer
A machine
Explanation
Machines are designed by humans to assist in tasks and can last long beyond their creators.
This is a hard science riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A machine.
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