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I had a bright start but I couldn't take the pressure. I consume everything yet I don't eat anything.
I do not contain flesh feather or scales; yet I have fingers and thumbs.
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?
The more you take away from me, the bigger I shall get. What am I?
I fill a room but take no space. 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.