Can you convert the number zero(0) into a positive number using just one mathematical operator ?

500 women soldiers are arranged in an array of ten rows and fifty columns in accordance with their respective heights. Now, the tallest woman from each row is asked to move out in the front. From them, the shortest one is labelled as Alpha. They are then asked to resume their original position.

Now, the shortest woman in each column is asked to come out in front. The tallest among them is labelled as Beta.

Can you find out if Alpha will be taller or Beta?

Chef Andrea has to light the kitchen stoves to open her restaurant for the day. There are three stoves in the kitchen: A glass stove, a brick stove, and a wood stove. She only has one match. Which does she light up first?

I was speeding and ran through a stop sign, yet two traffic officers who were there do nothing about it.

why?

The following question it puts forth you:

25 - 55 + (85 + 65) = ?

Then, you are told that even though you might think it's wrong, the correct answer is actually 5!

Whats your reaction to it? How can this be true?

No one wants to have it, but if one got it, he does not want to lose it. What is It?

Peter wakes up daily to pick up his cycle and crosses the border between Spain and France daily with a bag on his shoulder. He is investigated daily by the officials but they don't find anything suspicious.

If we tell you that he is smuggling something what would it be?

What does the following represent?

N N N N N N N

A A A A A A A

C C C C C C C

Find The Odd One Out

1. FLOW
2. SNIP
3. TRAP
4. DRAW
5. BACK

Name one eight-letter word with 'kst' in the middle, 'in' the beginning, 'and' at the end.?