General Riddles

When is a man drowned, but still not wet?
When he's trapped in quicksand.

What is half of 4 plus 4?
6. Explanation: Half of 4 is 2 and then plus 4 is 6.

Decode the following message: AENDFNDFNNIRDERDESIIEIIEAEND
A friend in need is a friend indeed. Explanation: Write the alphabets in four rows for example:

I help all living things to survive. I give shade to others. People use me for their various needs. I have rings to determine my age. Who am I?

I am soft and transparent. I am so small that you can keep me on your fingers. I have no light but I help you to see the beautiful world. I improve your vision only when I come in contact with you. Who am I?
Contact Lens

The more I am present, the less you can see. Who am I?
Darkness.

7. I have three letters. I read the same forward and backwards. I know you'll get the answer, I know you'll see. It's a word that is important to you and me. What word am I?

Let us imagine that you are standing at the southern-most point of the earth. Now on the eastern side of that point is an island and on the western side of that point is a lake. Which one is closer to you - the island or the lake - and why?
Neither of the two because when you are standing at the southern-most point of the earth, all directions are north.

I am a part of your body. You can hold me in your left hand but not in your right hand. Who am I?
Right hand.

I am transparent. You can see and feel me, but you cannot hold me. I always take the shape of my container. Who am I?

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