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.

Walks on Its Head All Day

What walks on its head all day?

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In 12 years, 4 friends will be 100 years old in total. What will their total age be in 8 years?

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There are 4 keys and 4 locks. What is the maximum number of times you need to try the locks so as to match all 4 keys to their locks?

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Three kinds of apples are mixed randomly in a box. How many apples must you take out to be sure of having at least two apples of one kind?

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Mr. Smith has two children. At least one of them is a boy. What is the probability that both children are boys?

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