General Riddles

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).

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 is at the end of a rainbow?
The letter W.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence with an anagram: Almost a _________ started between two brothers to decide who will use their father's _________.
battle and tablet.

I have a thumb and four fingers, but I have no flesh or bone. Who am I?

Swap one letter from each of the words "Right" and "Blight" to make two related words.
Light and Bright.

You can catch me but cannot throw me. Who am I?

Show that half of 5 equals to 4.
Remove F and E from FIVE IV = 4 (Roman)

Find out the difference between 18°C and 64.4°F.
Zero degree

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.

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