2Aug2010 A very old riddle Posted in Misc by Mrs Marvel Little Nancy Etticoat in her white petticoat and red nose. The longer she stands, the shorter she grows. What is she? Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related
You got me there. I have thought of both an icicle or candle. Candle seems to fit better. I’ll be interested in other posts. Reply
I’m going with candle too…I didn’t come up with it myself though, I stole your Mom’s answer. :) Reply
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You got me there. I have thought of both an icicle or candle. Candle seems to fit better. I’ll be interested in other posts.
A world record?
At first I thought a flower of some sort but changed my mind and I’m going with candle.
I’m going with candle too…I didn’t come up with it myself though, I stole your Mom’s answer. :)
Nancy is a candle. :-)