General Riddles

A shepherd has 18 goats. All but 6 die. How many are left?
6 of course!

I am white in color. You can't see me in water. I am appreciated if only added in the right measure. Who am I?

Paris, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Libya, England, ? Complete the sequence by choosing the correct one amongst the following: Mexico, Singapore and Netherland.
Singapore Explanation: The first letters of each word makes the word PUZZLES.

A girl who was just learning to drive went down a one-way street in the wrong direction, but didn't break the law. How come?
She was walking.

Little John has a habit of throwing things whenever he gets angry. One day he throws a toy of his and it again comes back to him without bouncing off anything. How did this happen?
John had thrown the toy straight up in the air.

Use the word "dormitory" to make two words which will complete the below sentence. Daniel stays in a _______ _______.
dirty room

Does the government of Texas permit a man to marry his widow's sister?
No question of legitimacy, because the man is already dead!

There are 17 pigeons sitting in a row on a wall. A boy shoots the fifth pigeon. How many pigeons remain?
None. Explanation: They all fly away at the sound of the gunshot.

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

Tear one off and scratch my head what was red is black instead.
A matchstick.

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