Simple riddles

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?

You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat. The wind is my enemy.

What number should appear next in this sequence? 1 5 12 34 92 252 ?

There is a word and six letters it contains. Take one away and twelve is what remains. What word is it?

Glittering points That downward thrust, Sparkling spears That never rust.

If money really did grow on trees, what would be everyone’s favorite season?

Brothers, all pair up; Bodies firm and tall. You only care to eat the solid food, And don’t care to eat the soup.

What is it that you throw away the outer side, then cook the insides and then throw away the insides – what is the name of the item?

What do the letter 'T' and an island have in common?

Count the number of times the letter "F" appears in the following paragraph: FAY FRIED FIFTY POUNDS OF SALTED FISH AND THREE POUNDS OF DRY FENNEL FOR DINNER FOR FORTY MEMBERS OF HER FATHER'S FAMILY.