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What can you catch but never throw?
In all the world none can compare I am a tiny weaver my deadly cloth so silky and fair.
I am the kind of food monkey likes and people slip on me and fall in cartoons.
I am a tale in childrens' minds. Though an illusion, I occur every night. I give them a fantasy, I give them a fright. What am I?
A necessity to some a treasure to many I'm best enjoyed among pleasant company. Some like me hot some like me cold. Some prefer mild some like me bold.
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.