a fall.
The Answer: Fire
The answer is fire.
A flame isn’t necessarily extinguished simply because it falls through the air. A burning object could continue to burn as it moves downward.
But put that flame into water, and the water can extinguish it. In the language of the riddle, the fire has “died.”
Why This Riddle Tricks So Many People
The first line encourages you to think about physical strength.
You hear “fall from the tallest building” and immediately imagine something that must be incredibly durable.
Then comes the
