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Young Tall Old Short

Various objects at different stages showing height changes

I'm tall when I'm young, and short when I'm old. What am I?

A candle!

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Rapid Fire

Did You Know?

Candles burn down becoming shorter over time! Candles have been used for light and timekeeping for over 5,000 years, with ancient Egyptians using rushes soaked in animal fat. Modern candles are typically made from paraffin wax, beeswax, or soy. The average candle burns at a rate of about 7-9 hours per ounce. Birthday candles on cakes became a tradition in ancient Greece for honoring Artemis!