General Riddles

What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?

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).

What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
Your Name

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

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

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

He has married many women, but has never been married. Who is he?
A priest.

Complete the sentence using two words, which are anagrams. The man with the _______ wanted to have _______.
The man with the beard wanted to have bread.

What is that which everybody has seen but will never see again?
Yesterday

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

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