What gets heavier the more you take away from it?
Category: Science · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider what remains when you remove material.
Answer
A void in the ground
Explanation
A hole becomes 'heavier' (deeper) the more you dig, even though it's the absence of material.
This is an easy science riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A void in the ground.
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