Riddles Random Riddle: 6-7-2016 June 7, 2016March 17, 2016 gags I’m teary-eyed but never cry. Silver-tongued, but never lie. Double-winged, but never fly. Air-cooled, but never dry. What am I? Show answer Mercury. The element looks shiny, silver, and is wet. The god Mercury has two wings but only uses them to run.