Brain teaser conceived by my professor

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The discussion revolves around a unique brain teaser created by a professor, which has stumped students for over a decade. The riddle describes an entity that is long yet can be short, breathes without needing to, never sleeps, is often counted but rarely noticed, and cannot see its siblings. The answer to the riddle is "Earthworm," as it fits all the given clues. This brain teaser highlights the creativity and challenge involved in problem-solving through riddles.

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My professor is a brain teasers fanatic and he told us his favorite one, which is one he made himself. He says only 4 persons have gotten it so far, and he's been telling it to all his classes for over 10 years. No one got it right this year =(

I am usually long, but I can be short
I can breath, but it is not essential to me
I never sleep
I am often counted, but rarely noticed
I cannot see my brothers and sisters
 
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