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They're up near the sky, on something very tall. Sometimes they die, only then do they fall.
A beacon from home to guide your way. It can be a lifesaver on a stormy day. What is it?
This only turns over once you have traveled very far. What is it?
Round like a dishpan and smaller than a bathtub. But the ocean can't fill it. What is it?
If you happen to wear one of these warm garments around, you might get doused in red paint.
What sphinxes employ and players enjoy.