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Which fur should we be getting from the Lion?

Which part of London exists in France as well ?

I went to the bookshop and spent one-half of the money that was in my purse.

When I came out, I found that I had as many cents as I had dollars and half as many dollars as I had cents when I went in. Find the money in my purse when I entered the store.

You are on a Boat in the mid of a river. You have two cigarettes with you. One of these two you have to light, how will you light the cigarette?

Imagine you are in a room with no windows or doors. How will you get out?

My thunder comes before the lightning; my lightning comes before clouds; my rain dries all the land it touches. What am I?

I am soft and cuddly that soothe your heart. But, If you pick my last name I am going to tear you all apart. Who am I?

John and Jacob are twin brothers. One of them is a liar whereas the other one is a truth-teller.

I called their home number and one of them picked up.
I asked. 'Does John lie?' The person replied with a yes.

Whom did I talk with, John or Jacob?

I have a big mouth and I am also quite loud! I am NOT a gossip but I do get involved with everyone's dirty business.