EasyClassic
"I always point north but have no opinion. I guide without moving. I am lost without the earth's invisible force. What am I?"
Answer
A Compass
Explanation
A compass needle always aligns with Earth's magnetic field, pointing north. It guides travellers without moving itself. Without Earth's magnetic field, it would be useless.
This is an easy riddle in the Classic category — Time-honoured riddles passed down through generations.
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