I am tall when I am young, and I am short when I am old because I am constantly crying. What am I?
A candle
As a candle burns down, it melts and drips wax, which poetically resembles 'crying'.
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.
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