Riddle: What goes up but never comes down?
Hint: Everyone has it; it changes once a year.
Answer: Your age.
Why this answer works
Age increases with time and never decreases.
Fun fact
In some cultures, age is counted from conception or lunar calendars.
Popular variations
- Up but never down? → Age
- Always increasing? → Age
Related riddles
- What has a bed but doesn’t sleep? → A river
- What has hands but can’t clap? → A clock
FAQ
Is ‘balloon’ correct?
Balloons can come down; age does not.
Why not ‘price’?
Prices can go both up and down.
