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.

Chinese Men

Why do Chinese men eat more rice than Japanese men?

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Weird Maths

When I take five and add six, I get eleven, but when I take six and add seven, I get one. What am I?

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Beulah and Craig

Beulah died in the Appalachians, while Craig died at sea. Everyone was much happier with Craig’s death. Why?

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Often Returned

What is often returned but never borrowed?

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The King

I have no bed to sleep nor do I have a palace to live. I don’t have a single penny with me, but still I am known to be a king. Who am I?

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