River Riddle: The Head and Mouth That Never Leave

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The discussion revolves around a riddle that describes a phenomenon using metaphorical language. Participants explore interpretations of the riddle, which hints at a natural feature, specifically focusing on the concepts of "head" and "mouth" in relation to a river.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the riddle, prompting others to think creatively about the answer.
  • Another participant suggests that the answer is a river, interpreting "head" as the source and "mouth" as where it meets a larger body of water.
  • Several participants propose alternative answers, including "smiles," "telephone," and "rocket," indicating a range of interpretations.
  • A participant questions whether seeking help from others constitutes "thinking outside the box."
  • Another participant confirms the river interpretation and elaborates on the metaphorical meanings of "head" and "mouth" in the context of rivers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the answer to the riddle, as multiple interpretations and alternative answers are presented by participants.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of certainty regarding their interpretations, and some responses may depend on personal understanding of the riddle's phrasing.

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A friend of mine asked me this short teaser and I can't seem to figure it out:

At opposite ends are my mouth and my head
I run for miles without leaving my bed

My friend says to think outside the box on this one.
 
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IN White He must be floating that box down a river
 
Oops, sorry "My friend says to think outside the box on this one" is not part of the teaser. I was just saying that the book my friend got this teaser from says you need to think outside the box to get the answer.
 
er, I think he just gave you it. It's (in white) a river![/color]
 
Is it considered "thinking outside the box" if you ask others for help?
 
Is it smiles?
 
is it a telephone?
 
It's a river
 
is it a rocket
 
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RandallB's answer looks right to me. Explanation in, um...what color works with the new skin again (when I remember where someone posted it, I'm going to sticky the right color so folks will know)? Found the right color:The head of a river is the source, and the end where it flows back into a larger body of water is the mouth. Runs (or flows) for miles without leaving the river bed, which is the land at the bottom of the river.
 
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