I mark the moments, but do not run, my face has numbers, yet I am not alive. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think of something that tracks time but isn't a living thing.
Answer
A historic clock
Explanation
A historic clock is a timekeeping device that has witnessed many important events throughout history.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A historic clock.
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