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.

Hello, Father

A women and daughter walked into a restaurant. A man walked past and the women both said, “Hello, Father”. How is this possible?

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Biggest Island in the World

What was the biggest island in the world before the discovery of Australia by Captain Cook?

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12 Fishes

If there are 12 fishes and half of them drown, how many are there?

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Six Colors

Red and orange, blue and green, touching brothers yellow and white. The final solution is always in sight. Yet only by minds sharp and keen. What am I?

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No Eyes, Ears, Nose or a Tongue

I don’t have eyes, ears, nose or a tongue, but I can see, smell, hear and taste everything. What am I?

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