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My first is a creature whose breeding is unclear. My second, a price you must pay. My whole can be found in the river of Time and refers to events of today.
I bubble and laugh and spit water in your face. I am no lady, and I don't wear lace.
Forward Iām heavy, but backwards Iām not.
You'll see savory dishes in Hong Kong sizzling in these.
Thousands lay up gold within this house. But no man made it. Spears past counting guard this house, but no man wards it.
hide me from your parents if you have done bad academically this year.