General Riddles

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).

What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?

I don't have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I'm white and empty.

. At the sound of me, men may dream or stamp their feet. At the sound of me, women may laugh or sometimes weep. Who am I?

What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it, you'll die?
Nothing.

There are 17 pigeons sitting in a row on a wall. A boy shoots the fifth pigeon. How many pigeons remain?
None. Explanation: They all fly away at the sound of the gunshot.

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

The more I am present, the less you can see. Who am I?
Darkness.

How many of each species did Moses take on the ark with him?
None, Moses wasn't on the ark Noah was.

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

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