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.

Three Eyes in a Straight Line

I have got three eyes and all are in a straight line. When my red eye opens, everything freezes. What am I?

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Samuel said, “I wish yesterday was tomorrow so that today would be Friday.” What day did Samuel say this on?

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The combined age of Jack and John is 49. Jack is twice as old, as John was when Jack was as old as John is now. How old are the brothers?

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What is made of wood, but can’t be sawed?

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I cover up what is real and hide what is true, but sometimes bring out the courage in you. What am I?

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