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It comes only before, it comes only after. Rises only in darkness, but rises only in light. It is always the same, but is yet always different.
Lives without a body, hears without ears, speaks without a mouth, to which the air alone gives birth. What is it?
What is it that makes tears without sorrow and takes its journey to heaven?
It is an arctic double breasted formal wear.
In the forest, this blends in just right, but every December it is covered with lights. What is it?
When is it bad luck to see a black cat?