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.

Four Wings

I have four wings, but cannot fly. I never laugh and never cry. On the same spot I’m always found, toiling away with little sound. What am I?

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Head Is Outside

I hide but my head is outside. What am I?

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Higher Without a Head

What is higher without a head than with it?

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Point in One Direction

I only point in one direction, but I guide people around the world. What am I?

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Summer Birthday

Jane was born on December 28th, yet her birthday always falls in the summer. How is that possible?

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