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A mile from end to end, yet as close to as a friend. A precious commodity, freely given. Seen on the dead and on the living. Found on the rich, poor, short and tall, but shared among children most of all.
What breaks on the water but never on the land?
A house of wood in a hidden place. Built without nails or glue. High above the earthen ground. It holds pale gems of blue.
A doctor might remove one from the neck of a Dracula victim.
When I live I cry, If you don't kill me I'll die.
Why was the cook arrested?