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Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters, Toothless bites, Mouthless mutters.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith went for a picnic. Mrs. Smith has 5 sons and each son has a sister who has 5 daughters each of whom have 1 brother each. How many of them went for the picnic?
2 people. Explanation: The puzzle only says that Mr. and Mrs. Smith went for a picnic. It does not say that the others accompanied them.

The peacock is a bird which doesn't lay eggs. Then how does it come into the world?
Peahens lay eggs, not peacocks

I have just one, but with eight to spare, I am usually friendly, but I sometimes act like I don't care. What am I?
A cat (9 lives).

End always begins with me. Time, space and universe always end with me. Who am I?
The letter 'E'.

Fill in the blank: If Tom's father is Tony then Tony is the ________ of Tom's father.

Decode the following message: AENDFNDFNNIRDERDESIIEIIEAEND
A friend in need is a friend indeed. Explanation: Write the alphabets in four rows for example:

People use me to keep themselves clean. I get slimmer whenever I do some work. After my workout is over people need water. Who am I?
A bar of soap.

What is it that's always coming but never arrives?
Tomorrow.

I am in the beginning of sorrow and sadness. You will find me in happiness also. You will find me in sun and stars but not in moon. I am in summer and spring but not in fall or winter. Who am I?
The alphabet S.

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