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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.

Which room has no doors or windows?
A Mushroom

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!

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

What invention lets you look right through a wall?
A window

I am 3/8 of Tortoise, 2/5 of Onion and 2/6 of Tomato. Who am I?
Toronto. Explanation:Tortoise has 8 letters and the first 3 letters are TOR. Onion has 5 letters and the first 2 letters are ON. Tomato has 6 letters and the first 2 letters are TO.

I am pronounced with only one letter but written with three letters. Two different letters are used to write me. My color varies from black, blue, green, brown, grey etc. Who am I?

What gets wetter as it dries?
A towel.

I am fair and shiny. People use me to find how hot they are. Some call me God. Who am I?

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