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).

Some months have 31 days, some have 30 days, how many months in the Gregorian calendar have 28?
All the 12 months!

I go around the world, but always stay in a corner.
Postal Stamp

If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you haven't got me. What am I?

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

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

I am a four letter word. I am an animal. You use me to call your dear ones. Who am I?

The peacock is a bird which doesn't lay eggs. Then how does it come into the world?
Peahens lay eggs, not peacocks

When is a man drowned, but still not wet?
When he's trapped in quicksand.

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

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