General Riddles

Let us imagine that you are standing at the southern-most point of the earth. Now on the eastern side of that point is an island and on the western side of that point is a lake. Which one is closer to you - the island or the lake - and why?
Neither of the two because when you are standing at the southern-most point of the earth, all directions are north.

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 _______.

Decode the following message: AENDFNDFNNIRDERDESIIEIIEAEND
A friend in need is a friend indeed. Explanation: Write the alphabets in four rows for example:

A crime is reported from 6 Park Avenue. The police reach the scene of the crime and find that a single life has been lost. The killer is also there on the spot and so are the evidences that are pointing to his crime, but the police cannot arrest him. Why?
The person who has lost his life, has killed himself. In other words, he has committed suicide

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

How can you lift a hippopotamus with one hand?
You won't find a hippo having one hand!

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

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

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

I am a fruit. I am tasty and provide lots of energy. You can find also me in a calendar. Who am I?

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