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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.
A house of wood in a hidden place. Built without nails or glue. High above the earthen ground It holds pale gems of blue.
What gets beaten, and whipped, but never cries?
There are 30 cows and 28 chickens. How many didn't?
A precious fluid, thicker than water.
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Difficult
Animal
Easy
Food
Funny
Kids
Logic
What am I?