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What is filled with air and sometimes a gas, tied to a string and often seen on your birthday?
It covers you, you lose it every day and you'd die without it.
It can be cracked, It can be made, It can be told, it can be played. What is it?
You'll have to consult an optometrist if you want to improve this.
You are on an electric train. Which direction will the smoke fly in?
When is it bad luck to see a black cat?