Who is generally closer to the kids, mom or dad?

(it's a funny riddle)

The captain of a ship is telling you an interesting story and then poses a question. He says, “I have travelled the oceans far and wide. 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. Can you tell me how that was possible?”

What has lots of eyes, but can’t see?

I am a normal creature, but I have five hands. I can even have more but even then I will be considered normal.

Who am I?

Why is it very easy to weigh a fish?

You are trapped in a room with two doors. One leads to certain death and the other leads to freedom. You don't know which is which.
There are two robots guarding the doors. They will let you choose one door but upon doing so you must go through it.
You can, however, ask one robot one question. The problem is one robot always tells the truth, the other always lies and you don't know which is which.
What is the question you ask?

Can you solve the below algebraic mathematical equation?

(J+O+I+N+T)3 = JOINT

Why did Navjot Singh Sidhu put the new January calendar in the freezer

Can you find a five letter word that is left with only two letters if one is removed?

John has played 50 ODI's and his average is 50. How many runs should he score in his 51st ODI, so that his average score jumps to 51?