Riddle #768

In medieval England, a king's jester was imprisoned (the king didn't like the jester's jokes). The jester was locked in a room at the top of a high tower. The room had only one tiny window. The jester found a piece of rope. It wasn't long enough to reach the ground. So, he divided it in half and tied the two halves together. This made the rope long enough and he escaped. How?

I live in a hotel, on the land or in the sea, whatever could I be?

I am a large cat, but I don't meow. I have a loud roar that can be heard from miles away. Who am I?

I have a headboard but no brain, and a footboard but no toes. You visit me to travel to worlds that don't exist. What am I?

I come in many colors and I'm often in a wrap. I am a dentist's trap. Children love to eat me, but they shouldn't have too many. What am I?

I am sweet and tasty, sometimes hard or chewy. I wear a bright paper coat that is noisy and crinkly. Who am I?

I am a giant sandbox built by nature. I have a coat of gold and a hem of blue, and I am the favorite place for a holiday view. What am I?

I am known as a king, and the jungle's where I reign. It is hard to tame me, and I have a large mane. Who am I?

This old one runs forever, but never moves at all. He has not lungs nor throat, but still a mighty roaring call. What is it?

You bury me when I am alive, and dig me up when I die. What am I?

Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?