EasyClassic
"I measure time with sand. When I run out, flip me over and I begin again. I am ancient yet as accurate as I ever was. What am I?"
Answer
An Hourglass
Explanation
An hourglass measures a fixed period of time as sand flows from the top chamber to the bottom. When empty, it is turned upside down and starts again. Hourglasses have been used for thousands of years.
This is an easy riddle in the Classic category — Time-honoured riddles passed down through generations.
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