I have no voice, but I speak every language known to humanity. I tell tales of the past, present, and future, yet I never move an inch. What am I?
A dictionary.
Dictionaries contain words in multiple languages, define terms across time, and sit stationary on a shelf.
About this riddle
Funny riddles trade logic for a punchline. The answer is often a pun, so say it out loud and listen for the sound-alike.
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