General Riddles

An American woman living in Australia was refused a burial in India. Why?
Living people can't be buried, isn't it!

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

Show that half of 5 equals to 4.
Remove F and E from FIVE IV = 4 (Roman)

I am made up of the head of a lamb, middle of a pig, hind of a buffalo and the tail of a dragon. Who am I?

I help you in fixing your appointments and important schedules. You use me everyday several times. Still you keep on changing me every month. Who am I?
A Calendar

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

I have a many legs, but cannot stand. I have a long neck, but I have no head. I cannot walk and I cannot see But I keep things neat and tidy as can be. What am I?
A broom.

I have a thumb and four fingers, but I have no flesh or bone. 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).

What is as light as a feather, but even the world's strongest man couldn't hold it for more than a minute?
His breath.

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