General Riddles

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.

What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
A stamp.

What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years?
The letter m.

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

I don't have legs but I have hands. I can run but I can't walk. Who am I?
A clock.

Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it?
A coffin.

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

I help all living things to survive. I give shade to others. People use me for their various needs. I have rings to determine my age. Who am I?

How can you drop an egg on a floor 20 yards below, without cracking it?
The floor will not crack by the dropping of an egg on it!

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?

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