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I can be cracked made told and played. What am I?
I am essential to life on earth! I am split into thirds. Two thirds are the same. One of the thirds is 8. The other two are 1 each.
When young, I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged, I make you gay. When old, I am valued more than ever. What am I?
I run smoother than any rhyme I love to fall but cannot climb.
What always goes to bed with its shoes on?
The answer I give is yes, but what I mean is no. What was the question?