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I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes; I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole.
My second is performed by my first. A thief by the marks of my whole might be caught. What am I?
To you, rude would I never be, though I flag my tongue for all to see. What am I?
What can be drawn but never taken?
I have a head but never weeps. I have a bed but never sleeps. I can run but never walks. I have a bank but no money. What am I?
What made Cyclops quit teaching?