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Heavy, Light
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Difficulty: (1.5)
Puzzle ID: #2702
Submitted By: bco89taurus Corrected By: aprilsprings29
Submitted By: bco89taurus Corrected By: aprilsprings29
Riddle
Riddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.Riddle
What is one thing that is lighter when it's full,
but heavier when it's empty?
but heavier when it's empty?
Answer
A helium balloonHide Answer Show Answer
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Splendid! I really had to think a bit on this one, and yet it wasn't ambiguous. Fun teaser!
Boo-yah! I got it!
At the risk of being a weenie, I have to say that it weighs more when full. The helium is lighter than air, hence the balloon floats upward. But it's total weight increases when gas is added. It's density is less.
Paul, I was thinking the same thing...
I was thinking of a hot air balloon.
I went the philospohical direction and said "your heart," but the balloon makes way more sense
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