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?

A new Engineering building containing 100 offices had just been completed. John was hired to paint the numbers 1 to 100 on the doors. How many times will John have to paint the number nine (9)?

I am dry when I go inside, but wet when I am pulled outside.
The longer I am inside, the stronger I get
When I am completely out, I am wet and I literally sag
Who am I?

Fate has decided that you will only be pleased to meet me when you need me

Maybe that is why, when I am working, I start working

However annoying I may be to the regulars, the little ones are always inspired

I will always be waiting if you try to reach me

How many of you can guess my name, let me see

Can you name any English verb that becomes its past tense by simply rearranging the alphabets ?

What is more useful when it is broken?

How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25?

If an electric train is travelling south, then which way is the smoke going?

I am a type of food that is often found in the fridge and can be white in colour. What I am?
Hint 1: I am a dairy product.
Hint 2: You can spread me on the bread.

A certain street contains 100 buildings. They are numbered from 1 to 100. How many 9's are used in these numbers?