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It's red liquid but not liquid and it's not red. What is it?
I make things short but I am pretty long myself
I have cities but no houses I have mountains but no trees I have water but no fish. What am I?
I have two eyes in the front and a lot of eyes on my tail
I have a strong affection for belly buttons.
Though not a plant, has leaves. Though not a beast, has spine. Though many wouldn't need this thing, It's more valuable than wine.