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I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?

1000+ Riddles with Answers, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Date: July 3, 2023

Author: Melkisedeck Leon Shine

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The answer is a 🕯️candle🕯️!


Explanation:
When a candle is young (newly lit), it stands tall with its bright flame. But as it burns down and gets older, it becomes shorter and shorter. Just like us humans, we tend to shrink with age! So, remember, even objects have their own growth spurts and growth stumps too! 😄

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