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I saw this old riddle the other day, and it brought back memories as one of my favorites. How many of you recall it?
It’s no sooner spoken
than broken.What is it?
Click here for the answer.
A similar version of this riddle appears in “Life is Beautiful.” It’s lovely.
posted by May on 5-23-2008 at 9:12 am
Shhh, it’s silence.
posted by Lynne on 5-23-2008 at 9:53 am
Silence. Finally one of these I know! This one also appeared in the Dark Tower series by Stephen King.
posted by Chris J on 5-23-2008 at 9:56 am
Hey! I finally got one!
posted by Megan on 5-23-2008 at 2:29 pm
Omigod, I got one!!!!!
posted by patoot on 5-23-2008 at 3:25 pm
it’s either a secret or silence. Hmmmmmm…
posted by heather on 5-24-2008 at 12:04 am