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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.

The peacock is a bird which doesn't lay eggs. Then how does it come into the world?
Peahens lay eggs, not peacocks

Look at me. I can bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye, or even a thought to your mind. But, I can't be seen. What am I?
Memories

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?

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

When you buy me I am black in color. When you use me I am red and when you discard me I am grey in color. Who am I?
Charcoal

Complete the sequence: 4, 7, 15, 29, 59, 117 ?
235 Explanation: 4+3=7 7+4x2=15 15+7x2=29 29+15x2=59 59+29x2=117 117+59x2=235

I am a six letter word. Subtract one letter and twelve will remain. Who am I?

What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
A stamp.

I am fair and shiny. People use me to find how hot they are. Some call me God. Who am I?

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