Why do birds fly south in the winter?
Category: Wordplay · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider how birds travel long distances.
Answer
It’s too far to walk
Explanation
The humor comes from the literal interpretation of 'too far' making it sound absurd.
This is an easy wordplay riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is It’s too far to walk.
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