General Riddles

Two girls were born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same month and year and yet they're not twins. How can this be?
The two babies are two of a set of triplets.

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).

Where does Friday comes before Thursday?
In the dictionary

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

When is a man drowned, but still not wet?
When he's trapped in quicksand.

First, you kill me with a knife and then you chop me in anger. Then you cry beside me. Who am I?

The more I am present, the less you can see. Who am I?
Darkness.

When you buy me I am black in color. When you use me I am red and when you discard me I am grey in color. Who am I?
Charcoal

What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the start of every end, and the end of every race?
The letter 'E'.

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

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