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"I have an eye but cannot see. I am sharp at one end and hollow at the other. I help hold things together. What am I?"
Answer
A Needle
Explanation
A sewing needle has a small hole called an eye through which thread is passed. It is sharp at the tip and the eye is hollow. It is used to stitch fabric together.
This is an easy riddle in the Classic category — Time-honoured riddles passed down through generations.
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