General Riddles

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

A container without hinges, lock or a key, yet a golden treasure lies inside me. What am I?

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).

A box without hinges, key, or lid, Yet golden treasure inside is hid.

I have a mouth but I can't speak, I can run but I can't walk. Who am I?

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

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

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'.

. At the sound of me, men may dream or stamp their feet. At the sound of me, women may laugh or sometimes weep. Who am I?

Fill in the sequence: ND, JF, MA, ?, ?, SO
MJ and JA Explanation:: "ND" is for November & December, "JF" is for January & February, "MA" is for March & April and so on.

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