I can be seen on the screen and in the sky, yet I’m not a thing in the physical world. What am I?
Category: Brain · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Look for me after it rains.
Answer
A mirage
Explanation
A rainbow is a phenomenon created by light refraction and is not a tangible object.
This is a medium brain riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A mirage.
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