I grow taller without roots, I have no leaves yet wave gently back and forth. What am I?
Category: Brain · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about something that sways but isn't alive
Answer
A flag on a pole
Explanation
A flag waves as it catches the wind and appears to grow taller as it extends upward on a pole, but it has no roots or leaves.
This is a medium brain riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A flag on a pole.
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