22 times
Analog clocks.
All 3 hands overlap 24 times a day.
Clocks are personified to have several of the same features as humans. For example, clocks have a face and two hands, like humans do. Clocks can also be grandfathers!Clocks and people can't go back in time.
24 times
So you can tell the minute. STANDARD!
Analog clocks.
hands
All 3 hands overlap 24 times a day.
They overlap 11 times.
Clocks have 0, 2 or 3 hands: 0 (digital clocks), 2 (hour and minute), 3 (hour, minute and second).
Clocks are personified to have several of the same features as humans. For example, clocks have a face and two hands, like humans do. Clocks can also be grandfathers!Clocks and people can't go back in time.
24 times
So you can tell the minute. STANDARD!
If they both strike midnight (both hands straight up) and the two skulls come out at the same time, the clocks will stop and a lantern will appear in the fireplace below. (see related question)
Digital clocks will keep time at least as well as a manual mechanical clock.
The phrase "what is it with hands but without fingers" refers to a clock or a watch. Clocks have hands that indicate time but do not have fingers like a human hand. This playful riddle highlights the unique characteristics of clocks in a fun and metaphorical way.
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