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The ones who see it may go blind, Contracting the fool's madness. You have to dig to find it, Crush big stones or mine it. Wash dirt clumps in a pan and wait for it to settle, A shiny, precious metal.
I drive men mad for love of me. Easily beaten, never free.
A leathery snake, with a stinging bite. I'll stay coiled up, unless I must fight.
I have it, I don’t share it. If I share it, I don’t have it. What is it?
What is weightless but takes two people to hold it?
What scientists might call your pooch.