Funny riddle

I am born big, live a short and furious life, and end up as a tiny pile of gray dust. What am I?

A campfire. A campfire starts large with wood, burns brightly, and leaves behind ash.

About this riddle

Funny riddles trade logic for a punchline. The answer is often a pun, so say it out loud and listen for the sound-alike.

Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Funny riddles with answers or try Wordle for a different kind of puzzle.

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