General Riddles

I don't have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I'm white and empty.

What can you catch but not throw?

The diameter of a hole is 4ft 5in. How much dirt does it contain?
A hole has no dirt in it. It contains only air.

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.

Fill in the blanks in the following sentence with an anagram: Almost a _________ started between two brothers to decide who will use their father's _________.
battle and tablet.

. 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?

Take off my skin - I won't cry, but you will! What am I?
An onion.

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?

Only one color, but not one size, Stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies, Present in sun, but not in rain, Doing no harm, and feeling no pain. What am I?
A shadow.

What happens when an elephant sits on a chair?
It's time to buy a new chair!

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