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What is the longest and yet the shortest thing in the world; the swiftest and yet the slowest; the most divisible and the most extended; the least valued and the most regretted; without which nothing can be done; which devours every thing, however small, and yet gives life and spirits to every object, however great?
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A dozen Royals gathered round, Entertained by two who clowned. Each King there had servants ten, Though none of them were also men. The lowest servant sometimes might, Defeat the King in a fair fight. A weapon stout, a priceless jewel, The beat of life, a farmer’s tool. What is it?
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Alive without breath, as cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking. What is it?
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A man was looking through a 6th floor window, thought for a minute then jumped, but did not die or get hurt at all. How?
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While walking down the street I met a man. He tipped his hat and drew his cane and in this riddle I told his name. What is the man’s name?
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I’m as plain to see as black & white. I prefer to roam about at night. Just don’t attack or startle me. Or odiferous emissions may result you see. I’m an omnivore yes it’s true. But what’s my name tell me do?
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