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Adam is 13 years old in 1980. In 1985 he is 8 years old. How?
The dates are in BC (Before Christ).

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.

Why did the boy go to his bedroom with a pencil?
He wanted to draw the curtains.

Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?
Forward I am ton, backwards I am not

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?

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

A tunnel is 650m long. How far can a horse run into the tunnel if the horse is running at a speed of 10km/hr?
325m Explanation: After that the horse is running out of the tunnel.

Complete the sentence using two words, which are anagrams. The man with the _______ wanted to have _______.
The man with the beard wanted to have bread.

You can find me in the middle of each month in all the countries. You can always find me only in the night but never in the day.
The alphabet "N".

I have a tongue but I can't talk. I have no legs or wings but I can move from one place to another. Who am I?

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