The seed is bigger than the bird, and the bird is bigger than the tulip. Which one is the smallest?
The tulip.
From biggest to smallest: seed, bird, tulip.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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