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.

Loses Its Head

What loses its head every morning and gets it back every night?

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You have a cup placed on a table. You are pointing towards the North and the cup is facing towards the South. On which side is the cup’s handle?

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What is dark but made by light?

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Jack is standing behind Jill but Jill is standing behind Jack. How is it possible?

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If Mr Smith’s peacock lays an egg in Mr Jones’ yard, who owns the egg?

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