General Riddles

Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
A coffin.

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

How can you lift a hippopotamus with one hand?
You won't find a hippo having one hand!

If there are 8 chocolates and you take away 5, how many do you have?
5 of course. If you take 5, what else do you expect to have?

I am heavy and have an odd shape. You drop me when you need me and pick me up when you don't need me. Who am I?
Ship anchor

What gets wetter as it dries?
A towel.

I am clean when I look black and dirty when I look white. Who am I?
Blackboard

I have one letter but my name is spelled with eight. What am I?
Envelope

If 0=4, 1=3, 2=3, 3=5, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5 and 9=4, find the value of 10, 11 and 12.
10=3, 11=6, 12=6. Explanation: Number of letters in the spelling of each figure.

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

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