Short Riddles

Short riddles with answers are most often just one or two sentences long. But don’t be fooled, these short riddles could be very tricky as well.

Success Before Work

Where does success come before work?

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Disappear Without a Trace

Born in the ocean and white as snow. When I fall back to water I disappear without a trace. What am I?

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Enjoyed by Some, Despised by Others

I am enjoyed by some, despised by others. Some take me for granted, some treasure me like a gift. I last forever, unless you break me first. What am I?

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3 Steaks

It takes 10 minutes to fry one steak – 5 minutes from each side. Two steaks can fit on a pan. What is the shortest possible time to fry 3 steaks?

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One Head, One Foot and Four Legs

What has one head, one foot and four legs?

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