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With a halo of water and a tongue of wood, stone as skin long I stood. What am I?
Better touch me before you proceed to second.
I had a bright start, but I couldn't take the pressure. I consume everything, yet I don't eat anything. What am I?
What building has the most stories?
I am pronounced as one letter, written with three. I come in blue, black, brown, or grey. Reverse me and I read the same either way. What am I?
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.