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.

Half as Long until Midnight

If it were two hours later, it would be half as long until midnight as it would be if it were an hour later. What time is it now?

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Empty Pocket

How can a pants pocket be empty and still have something in it?

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Tall When Young Short When Old

I am tall when I am young and I am short when I am old. What am I?

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Foot but No Legs

What has a foot but no legs?

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Not a Single Man Got Wet

There were 4 men fishing. The boat tipped, and every man fell into the water. Not a single man got wet. How is this possible?

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