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Mr. & Mrs. Smith went for a picnic. Mrs. Smith has 5 sons and each son has a sister who has 5 daughters each of whom have 1 brother each. How many of them went for the picnic?
2 people. Explanation: The puzzle only says that Mr. and Mrs. Smith went for a picnic. It does not say that the others accompanied them.

What happens when an elephant sits on a chair?
It's time to buy a new chair!

Adam is 13 years old in 1980. In 1985 he is 8 years old. How?
The dates are in BC (Before Christ).

What comes twice in a week, once in a year, but never in a month or a day?
The Letter 'E'.

I have keys but can't open any lock, I have space but no room. Who am I?
Keyboard

Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
Neither, they both weigh one pound.

What is it that's always coming but never arrives?
Tomorrow.

What is half of 4 plus 4?
6. Explanation: Half of 4 is 2 and then plus 4 is 6.

How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?
12. There are 12 2-cent stamps in a dozen!

Only one color, but not one size, Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies, Present in sun, but not in rain, Doing no harm, and feeling no pain. What am I?
A shadow.

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