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Most people need it, some ask for it, some give it, but almost nobody takes it. What is it?
What goes through a door but never goes in and never comes out?
A blue house has blue bricks; a yellow house has a yellow bricks. What is a green house made of?
Glittering points that downward thrust. Sparkling spears that do not rust. What is it?
What ship has no captain but two mates?
Some women don't like to be called that, yet every woman wants one. It cries and makes a lot of noise, but smiles and gurgles when you give it toys.