What can be measured but cannot be seen, can be spent but never saved?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: medium
Hint: It’s often said to be precious.
Answer
Duration
Explanation
Time can be quantified (hours, minutes) but cannot be physically observed.
This is a medium knowledge riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Duration.
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