What's tall when young and short when old?
Understand the Problem
The question is presenting a riddle describing an object that is tall in its early stages and becomes short as it ages. This riddle typically refers to a candle, which is tall when it is new and shortens as it burns.
Answer
Candle
The final answer is a candle.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a candle.
More Information
A candle is considered tall when it is new because it has not been burned much. As it is used, it shortens over time.