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.

Used to Bat With

I am used to bat with, yet I never get a hit. I am near a ball, yet I am never thrown. What am I?

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Between Heaven and Earth

Scientists are trying to figure out what is between Heaven and Earth. What is it?

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Thousands of Ears

What has thousands of ears but can’t hear anything?

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I Drive Men Mad

I drive men mad for love of me, easily beaten, never free. What am I?

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Lighter than What I Am Made of

Lighter than what I am made of, more of me is hidden than is seen. What am I?

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