General Riddles

What is as light as a feather, but even the world's strongest man couldn't hold it for more than a minute?
His breath.

What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?

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

I have wheels and flies. But I don't have any wings. Who am I?
Garbage truck

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

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

What has a head and a tail, but no body?

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.

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.

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).

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