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To you, rude would I never be, Though I flag my tongue for all to see.
I have eight to spare and am covered with hair.
What is common to eat before it's born and after it's dead?
I am covered in quills for protection. What am I?
A warrior amongs the flowers, He bears a thrusting sword. Able and ready to use, To guard his golden hoard.
A man goes out in heavy rain with nothing to protect him from it. His hair doesn't get wet. How does he do that?