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The anagram of this phrase is an instrument used in the orchestra. What is it? A bliss nectar
Bass clarinet

A man is pushing his car along the road when he comes to a hotel. He shouts, "I'm bankrupt!" Why?
He was playing Monopoly.

I am a seven letter word. I am very heavy. Take away two letters from me and you will get 8. Take away one letter from me and you will get 80. Who am I?

On an average, how many birthdays do men on earth have?
1, just one! It is the day when we hit the earth. It is a different story that we celebrate our birthday every year, which actually implies Anniversary.

The more I am present, the less you can see. Who am I?
Darkness.

Does the government of Texas permit a man to marry his widow's sister?
No question of legitimacy, because the man is already dead!

Adam is 13 years old in 1980. In 1985 he is 8 years old. How?
The dates are in BC (Before Christ).

If 0=4, 1=3, 2=3, 3=5, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5 and 9=4, find the value of 10, 11 and 12.
10=3, 11=6, 12=6. Explanation: Number of letters in the spelling of each figure.

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

What can you catch but not throw?

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