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I conquered every land, yet never left a desk. What am I?
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These two words hide a familiar expression. Look at their arrangement...can you name the phrase?
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Which ancient army stands watch, though every soldier was buried before battle?
Which ancient writing was read only after its letters were scraped away?
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What ancient text speaks clearly when most letters are missing?
What ancient record speaks only when warmed, yet survives cold for centuries?
I ride in a pocket, yet I never walk. I open a door without using a hand. What am I?
I have a mouth but never eat. I drink sunlight all day, then give you a view at night. What am I?
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I guard a castle, but I never sleep. What am I?
I hug your papers without tape or glue. I bend my two arms back to let go. What am I?
I have many layers, but I’m not a book. Cut me and I may make you cry. What am I?
What Italian dish am I?
Why did the comma break up with the sentence?
I carry your weight all day, yet I never take a step. I rest beneath you, but when I am worn through, you notice me everywhere. What am I?
