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What measures out time until in time all is smashed to it?
You will find me with four legs, but no hair. People ride me for hours, but I don't go anywhere without needing to be tugged. Jerked or turned on, I always manage to be ready for work.
When I live I cry, If you don't kill me I'll die.
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.
What always goes to bed with his shoes on?
A leathery snake, with a stinging bite. I'll stay coiled up, unless I must fight.