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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 second clue: “I die.”
That word changes the entire way you should approach the puzzle. Instead of asking what object can survive a fall, you need to think about something that can be considered “alive” while also being vulnerable to water.
That’s where fire fits perfectly.
A Reminder to Read Every Clue
The fun of riddles like this isn’t necessarily how quickly you solve them. It’s learning to question your first assumption.
Sometimes the most important clue is hiding in a single word.
Did you guess fire before seeing the answer?
