General Riddles

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 am so fragile that even if anybody says my name I break. Who am I?

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

Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
Neither, they both weigh one pound.

What gets broken without being held?
A promise.

I have three wings. At times I have 4 wings but still I cannot fly. I can rotate but I can't move from one place to other. People always relax in my company. Who am I?
Ceiling Fan

A red house is made up of red bricks, a blue house is made up of blue bricks, a green house is made up of _______.

I have four sides. Anyone can calculate my area if they come to know the length of any one side of mine. I have four right angles within me. Which shape am I?

I look like a pearl. Clouds are my grandparents. I am very delicate. I die as soon as anybody touches me. Who am I?

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

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