General Riddles

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

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).

Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
Neither, they both weigh one pound.

I am a part of your body. You can hold me in your left hand but not in your right hand. Who am I?
Right hand.

Imagine you are in a dark room. How do you get out?
Stop imagining.

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

How many of each species did Moses take on the ark with him?
None, Moses wasn't on the ark Noah was.

Find the missing number: 6 13 25 51 101 ?
203 Explanation: 6x2+1=13 13x2-1=25 25x2+1=51 51x2-1=101 101x2+1=203

Where does Friday comes before Thursday?
In the dictionary

I am an English word. I have three consecutive double letters. Who am I?
Bookkeeper

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