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Not born, but from a Mother's body drawn. I hang until half of me is gone. I sleep in a cave until I grow old. Then valued for my hardened gold.
I can be short and sometimes hot. When displayed, I rarely impress.
What is lengthened by being cut at both ends?
I can move even when you are still. I can be one or many.
Round as a button, deep as a well. If you want me to talk, you must first pull my tail.
Why was the cook arrested?