General Riddles

The eight of us go forth not back to protect our king from a foes attack.
Chess pawns.

Use the word "dormitory" to make two words which will complete the below sentence. Daniel stays in a _______ _______.
dirty room

You can catch me but cannot throw me. Who am I?

I am deaf, dumb and blind. But I am very shiny and always speak the truth. Who am I?

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

I have wheels and flies. But I don't have any wings. Who am I?
Garbage truck

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).

How can you lift a hippopotamus with one hand?
You won't find a hippo having one hand!

I look like a pearl. Clouds are my grandparents. I am very delicate. I die as soon as anybody touches me. Who am I?

What is as light as a feather, but even the world's strongest man couldn't hold it for more than a minute?
His breath.

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