Riddles Random Riddle: Silver-tongued May 18, 2018February 25, 2018 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.