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When I get closer my tail grows longer, but when I go away my tail leads the way.
I can be quick and then I'm deadly, I am a rock, shell and bone medley. If I was made into a man, I'd make people dream, I gather in my millions By ocean, sea and stream.
Double my number, I'm less than a score. Half of my number is less than four. Add one to my double when bakers are near. Days of the week are still greater, I fear.
What get wet while drying
What do you have when you're sitting down that you don't have when you're standing up?
I can only be played on a windy day