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.

Turns Everything Around

What turns everything around but does not move?

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Hold Without Ever Touching

What can you hold without ever touching or using your hands?

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2 Apples of One Kind

Three kinds of apples are mixed in a box. How many apples must you take to be sure of at least 2 apples of one kind?

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When Things Go Wrong

When things go wrong, what can you always count on?

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Jar Half Full of Bacteria

The number of bacteria in a large sealed jar doubles every minute. The bacteria will take an hour to fill the jar. When will the jar be half full?

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