General Riddles

What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter "M"

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

I am in the beginning of sorrow and sadness. You will find me in happiness also. You will find me in sun and stars but not in moon. I am in summer and spring but not in fall or winter. Who am I?
The alphabet S.

Fill in the blanks. Both words are anagrams of each other. This year the top 10 horse ______ took place in this huge ground measuring two _______.
races, acres

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

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

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

I go around the world, but always stay in a corner.
Postal Stamp

An American woman living in Australia was refused a burial in India. Why?
Living people can't be buried, isn't it!

I have three wings. At times I have 4 wings but still I cannot fly. I can rotate but I can't move from one place to other. People always relax in my company. Who am I?
Ceiling Fan

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