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   What's always behind time. Answer = The back of the clock. Round the world, and round the world with its neck twisted. Answer = A bag on a beggar man's back. What is it that is full of holes and yet holds water. Answer = A sponge Why is the heart of a tree like a dogs tail. Answer = Because it is the farest from the bark. On the gravel, I do travel, on the anchor I do stand, I road a mare that never foaled, and carried the bridle in my hand. Answer = A boat. As round as an apple as deep as a cup and all the king's horses would not pull it up. Answer = A spring well. As round as an apple as sharp as a lance, and if you were ont op of it, it would carry you to France.

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