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.

Never Far From Home

I am found in the sea and on land but I do not walk or swim. I travel by foot but I am toeless. No matter where I go, I’m never far from home. 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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Light Meal

I do not eat food. But I do enjoy a light meal everyday. What am I?

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Not Your Uncle

I am the son of your grandmother and grandfather but not your uncle. Who am I?

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Thought Follows Closely Behind

I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?

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