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A large oasis in the desert. Come with cash and leave with none. What am I?
I have two body parts but am used to measure length. What am I?
In wealth I abound; in water I stand; as a fencer I'm valued all over the land; at Venice I'm famous; by farmers I'm prized; respected by law yet huntsmen despised; consternation and ruin ensue when I break; And the beasts of the forest advantage won't take.
My first two letters say my name. My last letter asks a question. What I embrace I destroy.
I get wet when drying. I get dirty when wiping.
Why was the cook arrested?