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.

Walks on Its Head All Day

What walks on its head all day?

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Age of 4 Friends

In 12 years, 4 friends will be 100 years old in total. What will their total age be in 8 years?

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4 Keys and 4 Locks

There are 4 keys and 4 locks. What is the maximum number of times you need to try the locks so as to match all 4 keys to their locks?

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Probability That Both Children Are Boys

Mr. Smith has two children. At least one of them is a boy. What is the probability that both children are boys?

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Come by Night Lost by Day

At night they come without being fetched, and by day they are lost without being stolen. What are they?

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