General Riddles

I'm sometimes white, But most often I'm black. I take you there, But never bring you back. What am I?
A hearse.

Some months have 31 days, some have 30 days, how many months in the Gregorian calendar have 28?
All the 12 months!

He has married many women, but has never been married. Who is he?
A priest.

Show that half of 5 equals to 4.
Remove F and E from FIVE IV = 4 (Roman)

Complete the sequence: 4, 7, 15, 29, 59, 117 ?
235 Explanation: 4+3=7 7+4x2=15 15+7x2=29 29+15x2=59 59+29x2=117 117+59x2=235

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).

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".

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

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

. 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?

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