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.

Enjoyed by Some, Despised by Others

I am enjoyed by some, despised by others. Some take me for granted, some treasure me like a gift. I last forever, unless you break me first. What am I?

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Wave My Hands at You

I can wave my hands at you, but I never say goodbye. You are always cool when with me, even more so when I am high! What am I?

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Half a Container

My first half is a container, I am language understood by few, if any. What am I?

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Success Before Work

Where does success come before work?

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3 Steaks

It takes 10 minutes to fry one steak – 5 minutes from each side. Two steaks can fit on a pan. What is the shortest possible time to fry 3 steaks?

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