What mathematical symbol can be put between 5 and 9, to get a number bigger than 5 and smaller than 9?

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?

If in a car race, the man who came two places in front of the last man finished one ahead of the man who came fifth, how many contestants were there?

What is both possible and impossible at the same time?

They are the five precious gems of an everyday sort and all can be found on a Tennis Court. Who are they?

I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

What has no start, end, or centre?

I live in a bowl. I can swim. I have a tail. I also have fins and big eyes. What am I?

Jessica is telling her friends this story and asks them to guess if it’s the truth or a lie: “There was a man sitting in a house at night that had no lights on at all. There was no lamp, no candle, and no other source of light. Yet, he sat in the house and read his book happily.” Her friends say she’s lying, but Jessica corrects them and says she’s telling the truth. Jessica’s story is true—but how?

Which of the below owl is odd one out?