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Man walks over, and man swims under. In times of war, it can be burned asunder. What is it?
What type of paper can you neither read nor write on?
It's usually found dried, but often kept slicker. Above another need, it's said to be thicker. What is it?
The ones who see it may go blind, Contracting the fool's madness. You have to dig to find it, Crush big stones or mine it. Wash dirt clumps in a pan and wait for it to settle, A shiny, precious metal.
Two little holes in the side of a hill. Just as you come to the cherry-red mill.
What did the piece of wood say when he saw the screwdriver and screws approaching?