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I pass before the sun, but make no shadow.
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
A precious stone, as clear as diamond. Seek it out while the sun's near the horizon. Though you can walk on water with its power, try to keep it, and it'll vanish in an hour.
What is bought by the yard by is worn by the foot?
I cannot be other than what I am, until the man who made me dies. Power and glory will fall to me finally. Only when he last closes his eyes.
Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.
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Animal
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Food
Funny
Kids
Logic
What am I?