The more it dries, the wetter it becomes. Can you tell what it is?

What does below pictogram mean?

How can you make the following equation true by drawing only one straight line: 5+5+5=550 ?

In the picture that is attached with this question, you can find a square which comprises of four little squares inside it. Consider this square to be made with matchsticks. You have to remove two matchsticks such that only two squares remain instead of five.How will you do it ?

Can you decipher the below rebus?

PBLUESAISNUERSES

Why do we preferably have round manhole covers and not square ones?

2, 3, 5, 9, 17, _ What is the next number in the sequence?

Shyla was sleeping in her apartment when suddenly a robber broke into her house. He asked her to stay quiet and started looting the cash and jewelry. Suddenly the landline phone started ringing. The robber pointed a gun at Shyla and asked her to pick up and talk without giving away the situation.

She picked up the phone and it happened to be her husband. She spoke, Is it an emergency darling? Do give me a call when your flight lands, I will prepare your favorite food that will help you relieve the stress. Then she hanged up.

10 minutes after, the police arrive at the scene and catch the robber. How did the police know about the robbery?

All of Jacob's shoes are red except two.
All of Jacob's shoes are green except two.
All of Jacob's shoes are yellow except two.

How many shoes does Jacob have?

Which is heavier: a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?