I Climb Higher When Hot
I climb higher when hot,
But beware my rage,
I’ll kill with a breath,
If I can escape my cage.
Mercury. It rises when encased in a thermometer when it’s hot and mercury poisoning results from inhaling mercury.
An Insect And a Half
I am an insect. Half of my name is another insect. What am I?
Beetle. (Bee is the other insect).
I Run Up The Stairs
I run up and down the stairs without moving. What am I?
A rug.
Dark As Midnight
What is dark as midnight but is still night?
The word has 7 letters, starts with a B and ends with an E.
My guess is biotite, a black rock, but I don’t have a good explanation for how it’s still night. Please add your answers in the comments.
Bricks to Finish a Building
How many bricks does it take to finish a brick building?
One (the last one is the only one that can finish the building).
Not a Toy But Used For Pleasure
I am not a toy, though many use me for pleasure. I have a butt but I can not poop. I have been known to kill people. What am I?
A cigarette.
A Ship To Ride the Greatest Waves
I am a ship that can be made to ride the greatest waves. I am not built by objects, but built by minds. What am I?
Friendship.
Rarely Touched, Often Held
I’m rarely touched but often held and if you’re wise you’ll use me well. What am I?
Your tongue.