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Riddle me this Riddle me that I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

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Answer:

A candle or pencil

Step-by-step explanation:

they are both tall when you start using them then they are short when you stop using them or don't work anymore.

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Answer: a candle

Explanation: When a candle hasn't been used it is tall and young. But when you start to used it becomes old and the candle burns to melt and becomes short

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