General Riddles

The anagram of this phrase is an instrument used in the orchestra. What is it? A bliss nectar
Bass clarinet

A container without hinges, lock or a key, yet a golden treasure lies inside me. What am I?

A box without hinges, key, or lid, Yet golden treasure inside is hid.

First, you kill me with a knife and then you chop me in anger. Then you cry beside me. Who am I?

I don't have legs but I have hands. I can run but I can't walk. Who am I?
A clock.

How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?
12. There are 12 2-cent stamps in a dozen!

The captain of a ship was telling this interesting story: "We traveled the sea far and wide. At one time, two of my sailors were standing on opposite sides of the ship. One was looking west and the other one east. And at the same time, they could see each other clearly." How can that be possible?
The marines were standing back against the sides of the ship so they were looking at each other. It does not matter where the ship is (of course it does not apply to the North and South Pole).

Only one color, but not one size, Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies, Present in sun, but not in rain, Doing no harm, and feeling no pain. What am I?
A shadow.

I am so fragile that even if anybody says my name I break. Who am I?

Where does Friday comes before Thursday?
In the dictionary

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