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Makes apples fall from trees
Glittering points that downward thrust. Sparkling spears that do not rust. What is it?
You can tumble in it, Roll in it, Burn it, Animals eat it, Used to cover floors, Still used beyond stall doors. Freshens whatever it is placed on, Absorbs whatever is poured into it. What is it?
What comes down but never back goes up?
Touch this and you'll regret it. But if it's cold, you won't forget it. What is it?
What never gets any wetter no matter how hard it rains?