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In Paris but not in France, the thinnest of its siblings.
Thirty men and ladies two, gathered for a festive do; Dressed quite formal, black and white; soon movement turned to nasty fight.
I crawl on the earth. And rise on a pillar.
What number has all letters in alphabetical order when spelled out?
Useful tool for who in darkness dwell. Within you, corrupting like a deadly spell.
Why was the cook arrested?