General Riddles

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

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

I am a 5 letter word. Take away my first and last letter, I will remain same. If you also take away my middle letter, I will remain same. Who am I?

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

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

Complete the sequence: 49 61 51 63 53 65 55 ?
67 Explanation: Alternate numbers increase by 2. 49 become 51 then 53 and so on. Similarly, 61 becomes 63 and then 65.

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

What happens when an elephant sits on a chair?
It's time to buy a new chair!

Does the government of Texas permit a man to marry his widow's sister?
No question of legitimacy, because the man is already dead!

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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