I am inevitable, and am certain as death, I've been told. I do not disparage the young or old, I take from all my share in gold.

I have a square base and rise to a single point, but I'm not a party hat. I was built by ancient hands, but I'm not a ruin in the traditional sense. I hold secrets within, but I'm not a diary. What am I?

Tom failed two thousand seven hundred seventy-four times trying to invent this. When you solve this riddle those looking at you may see this, especially if you are a cartoon character. If you seek a clue you will see the answer.

Japanese warriors carried it around Gentlemen do so too Made from wood or metal And it's used when you settle

You can make it pretty with paint you have bought In olden times two men have fought It's stone it's metal it's wood alike It's the only answer thats right