General Riddles

I am a six letter word. Subtract one letter and twelve will remain. Who am I?

How can you write 23 using the number 2 only 4 times? You can use addition, subtraction, division, multiplication.

What can you catch but not throw?

I have four sides. Anyone can calculate my area if they come to know the length of any one side of mine. I have four right angles within me. Which shape am I?

I am so fragile that even if anybody says my name I break. Who am I?

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).

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.

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

If someone robbed you in the shower, what would you be?
An eye wetness.

Swap one letter from each of the words "Right" and "Blight" to make two related words.
Light and Bright.

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