What is the word or phrase?

The captain of a ship was telling this interesting story: "We travelled 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?

John was piloting a plane behind a car but was never able to overtake it. Why?

How high do you have to count before you use the letter “a” in the English spelling of the whole number?

A father's child, a mother's child, yet no one's son.

Who am I?

It's a test that will check your IQ.

Suppose you have one 11 minute hourglass and one 13 minute hourglass.

Can you measure exactly fifteen minutes using them ?

I can be cracked, made, told, and played. What am I?

A man is found dead with a knife in his back When the investigation is done. A chair lays beside him and the forensic team finds moisture around the body.

If he committed suicide, how did he do it?

This puzzle is for Harry Potter fans. Do you know why Tom Riddle is called Lord Voldemort?

A blonde put eyeliner on her head. Why?