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I am enjoyed by some despised by others. Some take me for granted some treasure me like a gift. I last forever unless you break me first.
I am in the middle of water but am not an island.
I am a food with 5 letters. If you remove the first letter I am a form of energy. Remove two and I'm needed to live. Scramble the last 3 and you can drink me down.
What building has the most stories?
I am always around you but often forgotten. I am pure and clean most time but occasionally rotten.
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.