Riddles

It’s a symbol and a fruit, For man’s folly, evil’s root. But also for great inspiration, and famous application.

It’s always above the negatives Yet it’s lower than the first prime no matter how you multiply it’s the same every time

It’s anything but amusing when this body part gets hit.

It’s been around for millions of years, but is never more than a month old. What is it?

It’s been around for millions of years, but it’s no more than a month old. What is it?

It’s black and every time it speaks it says its name.

It’s equally comfortable in an orchestra and a geometry textbook. What is it?

It’s got twists and turns, but has no curves. Twist it to fix it, turn it to ruin it. What is it?

It’s hard to see me when I’m working. It’s hard to see when I’m not working. Keep me wet or I’ll be uncomfortable. I spend a lot of time around balls. What am I?

It’s held in the hand when going out.

It’s in your hand though you cannot feel it. Only you and time can reveal it.

It’s only good if people laugh at it.

It’s real until the trick is revealed.

It’s round but also like a chess­-board. It can and is both whirled and curled, And bent and shot and parried. Some play it on a field or watch it on the couch, And anyone can play it, even Peter Crouch.