What can you close without ever touching it?
Answer: Your eyes.
You can close your eyes simply by relaxing the muscles around them. There is no need to touch them with your hands.
The riddle works because the word “close” often makes us think of doors, windows, boxes, books, or other objects that we physically move. But your eyes can open and close without being touched at all.
That change in perspective is the entire trick. Instead of looking for an object you can shut from a distance, think of something your own body can close automatically.
The answer is simple: your eyes.
