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.

28 Handshakes

There was a small get-together. There were a total of 28 handshakes exchanged between the guests. How many guests were present?

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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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Biggest Number with Four Ones

Can you name the largest number that can be written with four 1’s?

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Foot but No Legs

What has a foot but no legs?

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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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