What has roots that nobody sees, is taller than trees, up, up it goes, and yet never grows?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider something found in nature.
Answer
A mountain
Explanation
Mountains have bases (roots) underground, appear towering, but their height remains constant.
This is a medium knowledge riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A mountain.
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