Which number should replace the question mark?

Can you count the number of rectangles on a chessboard?

When monkey rotate the gear, which mark will be hit 1 or 2 ?

Dr Doom invited a group of puzzle fanatics to a party which was oriented toward having puzzle-oriented games. At night, he introduced the guests to a 'unique riddle'. A prize was offered to the one who solved it first.

The guests included six people named Tom Paul, Fox Obama, Jeremy Reener, Alex Murphy, Prim Pastor, and Ellen Page. The winner of the 'unique riddle' contest was to be announced after the dinner. So Dr. Doom stood up and started the announcement:

'Okay now everybody!'
'The winner of�'
'The Hardest Riddle Ever Event'

But before he could complete it, the light went out and his voice was not heard without the mic by anyone. But they already knew who the winner was. Can you deduce the name of the winner?

An exterior architect is asked by a builder to plant seven trees in a manner that there are exactly six rows of trees in a straight line and each row has three trees in particular.

How will he do it?

What has to be broken before you can use it?

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

Daniel walks into a movie theatre. While in the movie, he suddenly smiles delightfully. About a couple of minutes later, he seems shocked. He walks out of the theatre, goes to a bridge and jumps over the edge killing himself.

Why did he do it?

Note: Think Lateral

With pointed fangs I sit and wait; with piercing force I crunch out fate; grabbing victims, proclaiming might; physically joining with a single bite. What am I?

Here is a conversation between a couple who both are software professionals.

Husband: Hey! What is your date of birth?
Wife Replied Angrily: It is 591062400
Husband after doing some calculations replied, "Got It".

What is the DOB of the wife?