General Riddles

If there are 8 chocolates and you take away 5, how many do you have?
5 of course. If you take 5, what else do you expect to have?

I am a six letter word. I always follow you in light, but I disappear at night as I am afraid of darkness. Who am I?

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

Imagine you are in a dark room. How do you get out?
Stop imagining.

Paul's height is six feet, he's an assistant at a butcher's shop, and wears size 9 shoes. What does he weigh?

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

A grandfather, a father and 2 sons were having tea in the garden. But there are only 3 cups on the table. Justify how.
Grandfather is the father of one son and he himself also has one son. That makes two fathers and two sons.

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

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

When you buy me I am black in color. When you use me I am red and when you discard me I am grey in color. Who am I?
Charcoal

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