This August 8th, challenge yourself with a handwritten word puzzle that has been sparking some great conversations online! It is a classic brain teaser that might just bring back a few memories, and it is a wonderful test of your creative thinking.
The image asks a very simple question: “What gets shorter the longer it stands?”
What makes this puzzle so clever is how it plays with our everyday understanding of physical objects and time. Because the riddle specifically mentions something “standing” and changing size, our brains naturally jump straight to people, plants, or buildings. Obviously, living things and structures generally get taller as time goes on!
To solve this one, you have to think about common household items that are meant to be used up over time. There is one bright, waxy object that stands tall when you buy it, but slowly melts down to nothing the longer you leave it lit!
Answer: A candle.
