What has ears but cannot hear, and can keep secrets but never tells a soul?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what surrounds us every day.
Answer
A hidden safe
Explanation
Walls can be described as having 'ears' (the term refers to the edges of a wall) but cannot hear or speak.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A hidden safe.
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