Young And Old, Tall And Short

Riddle: I am tall when I am young, but I am short when I am old. What am I?

Answer: A candle. Think: a candle is tall when it is new or young. Then, a candle is short when it starts to melt.

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I am tall when I am young, but I am short when I am old. What am I? — Young And Old, Tall And Short by Fiona Chen v1.

Riddle: I am tall when I am young, but I am short when I am old. What am I? Answer: A candle. Think: a candle is tall when it is new or young. Then, a candle is short when it starts to melt. — by Fiona Chen v2.