General Riddles

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.

I am a part of your body. You can hold me in your left hand but not in your right hand. Who am I?
Right hand.

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

Decode the following message: AENDFNDFNNIRDERDESIIEIIEAEND
A friend in need is a friend indeed. Explanation: Write the alphabets in four rows for example:

I am an English word. I have three consecutive double letters. Who am I?
Bookkeeper

I start with T and end with T and have T in me. Who am I?

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.

What has an eye but can not see?

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

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