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.

Empty the Bathtub

A bathtub is full of water. If you have a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket, what’s the easiest way to empty the bathtub?

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A is the Father of B

A is the father of B. But B is not the son of A. How is that possible?

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5 Apples in a Basket

A basket contains 5 apples. Do you know how to divide them among 5 kids so that each one has an apple and one apple stays in the basket?

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Not Your Brother

You give someone a dollar. You are this person’s brother, but the person is not your brother. How can that be?

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Fly in Tea

A woman was horrified to find a fly in her tea. The waiter took her cup and went into the kitchen and returned with a fresh cup of tea. She shouted, “You brought me the same cup of tea!” How did she know?

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