I am tall when I am young, and I grow short as I grow old. What am I?
A candle
As a candle burns down, it melts and decreases in height over time.
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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