It's more powerful than God riddle

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The riddle "It's more powerful than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it, you'll die" concludes with the answer being "Nothing." Participants in the discussion confirmed the answer and engaged in a light-hearted exchange about the timing of their responses. The riddle emphasizes the paradoxical nature of "nothing" in various contexts, showcasing its philosophical implications.

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It's more powerful than God.
It's more evil than the devil.
The poor have it.
The rich need it.
If you eat it, you'll die.
What am I?
 
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The answer is...Nothing
 
Nothing.

Nothing is more powrful than God.
NOthing is more evil than the Devil.
The poor have nothing and this rich need nothing.
If you eat nohting, you'll die.
 
He posted less than a minute before me, if only I hadn't written that explanation!
 

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