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1
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What has a heart that doesn’t beat?

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An artichoke

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I am taken from a mine and shut in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost every person. What am I?

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A pencil

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What has keys but can’t open locks?

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A piano

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What has cities but no houses, forests, trees, and rivers but no water?

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A map

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What has to be broken before you can use it?

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An egg

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I am a versatile food that comes in many shapes and sizes. You can boil, bake, or fry me. What am I?

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Potato

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I have a head and a tail but no body. What am I?

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A coin

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The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

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Footsteps

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What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?

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A glove

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10
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What goes up but never comes down?

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Your age

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What can you hold in your right hand but never in your left hand?

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Your left elbow

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12
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What belongs to you but is used by others more often?

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Your name

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13
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I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?

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An echo

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What has one eye but cannot see?

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A needle

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I am a large marine mammal known for my intelligence and playful behavior. What am I?

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Dolphin

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I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but can’t go outside. What am I?

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A keyboard

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17
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The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

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Memories

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18
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I have branches but no fruit, trunk, or leaves. What am I?

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A bank

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19
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What gets wetter the more it dries?

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A towel

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20
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What has a face but no head, hands but no arms?

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A clock

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21
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I have a heart that doesn’t beat. What am I?

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A deck of cards

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I am a type of nut with a hard shell. People love to roast and eat me during the holiday season. What am I?

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Chestnut

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23
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What has teeth but cannot bite?

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A comb

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24
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What can be broken but is never held?

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A promise

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25
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I am not alive, but I can grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?

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Fire

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26
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What has a ring but no finger?

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A phone

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27
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What has a neck but no head?

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A bottle

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28
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I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?

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A cloud

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29
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I am a bird that can mimic human speech. Some people keep me as a pet. What am I?

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Parrot

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30
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What has words but never speaks?

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A book

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31
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I am full of holes, but I can still hold water. What am I?

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A sponge

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32
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I am a tropical fruit with a hard, spiky exterior. When you open me up, I have a sweet and juicy interior. What am I?

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Pineapple

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33
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What can you catch but not throw?

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A cold

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34
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I can be cracked, made, told, and played. What am I?

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A joke

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35
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I am an odd number. Take away one letter and I become even. What number am I?

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Seven

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36
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What has hands but can’t clap?

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A clock

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37
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I am the king of the jungle and known for my loud roar. What am I?

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Lion

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38
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I am a popular Italian dish made of flat, round dough topped with various ingredients. What am I?

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Pizza

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39
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I am always in front of you but can never be seen. What am I?

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The future

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40
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I have a neck but no head. I have arms but no hands. What am I?

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A shirt

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41
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What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps?

42
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I am a place where you can find and share information. I am vast and ever-growing, with billions of pages to explore. What am I?

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The World Wide Web

43
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I have a handle but I’m not a door. I’m filled with hot liquid and enjoyed in the morning. What am I?

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A coffee mug

44
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I have a neck but no head. I wear shirts and hold accessories. What am I?

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A mannequin

45
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I have a screen but I’m not a window. I can display images and videos. What am I?

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A television

46
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I am yellow and can be eaten on the cob. What am I?

47
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I am round and red, and I make a delicious sauce. What am I?

48
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I am a famous ancient wonder of the world, located in Egypt. I am a massive structure with a lion’s body and a human head. What am I?

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The Sphinx

49
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I am a breakfast staple that comes from a farm. You can have me scrambled, fried, or boiled. What am I?

50
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I am black and white and known for my bamboo diet. People often say I am cute. What am I?

51
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I am a long-necked animal known for my spots. What am I?

52
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I am a small, nocturnal mammal that can fly. What am I?

53
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I am a large, gentle animal with a long trunk and tusks. What am I?

54
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I am a small, colorful fish often found in aquariums. What am I?

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Betta fish

55
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I am a fast-running bird known for my long legs and ability to stick my head in the sand. What am I?

56
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I am a small, furry mammal that rolls into a ball for protection. What am I?

57
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I am a type of design that uses symbols and visual elements to represent an idea or concept. What am I?

58
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I am a principle of design that refers to the arrangement of visual elements to create a sense of stability and equilibrium. What am I?

59
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I am a type of design that focuses on the arrangement and presentation of text, images, and other elements on a printed or digital page. What am I?

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Graphic design

60
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I am a design element that refers to the distribution of visual weight within a composition. I can be achieved through the use of color, size, and spacing. What am I?

61
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I am a tool used by designers to sketch and illustrate ideas quickly. I have a slender body and a pointy tip. What am I?

62
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I am a principle of design that refers to the gradual transition of colors, tones, or textures. I am often used to create depth and dimension. What am I?

63
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I am a design software developed by Adobe. I am widely used by professionals for image editing and graphic design. What am I?

64
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I am a principle of design that refers to the path the viewer’s eye follows when looking at a visual composition. What am I?

65
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I am a design element that refers to the relationship between objects or elements within a composition. What am I?

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Proportion

66
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I am a type of design that involves creating the visual appearance and layout of websites. What am I?

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Web design

67
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I am man’s best friend, known for my loyalty and wagging tail. I bark, fetch, and love to play. What am I?

68
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I am a breed of dog known for my wrinkled face and pushed-in nose. I am often associated with being lazy and snoring. What am I?

69
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I am a dog breed that is known for my exceptional sense of smell. I am often used in search and rescue operations. What am I?

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A Bloodhound

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I am a small dog breed with a long, flowing coat. I am often associated with royalty and elegance. What am I?

71
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I am a dog breed known for my playful and energetic nature. I have a distinctive curly coat that doesn’t shed. What am I?

72
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I am a large dog breed known for my strength and protective nature. I am often used as a working dog and a loyal companion. What am I?

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A German Shepherd

73
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I am an independent pet known for my graceful movements and ability to land on my feet. I have retractable claws. What am I?

74
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I am a cat breed known for my short legs and large round eyes. I am often described as looking like a “living teddy bear.” What am I?

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A Scottish Fold

75
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I am a small, wild cat known for my tufted ears and spotted coat. I am often associated with the desert. What am I?

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A Sand Cat

76
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I am a cat breed known for my long, luxurious coat and fluffy tail. I am often associated with being a regal and elegant pet. What am I?

77
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I am a large cat breed known for my distinctive spotted coat and athletic build. I am often associated with being a skilled hunter. What am I?

78
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I am a small cat breed known for my curled ears and playful nature. I am often described as having a mischievous personality. What am I?

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A American Curl

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I am a wild cat known for my fierce hunting skills and unique tufted ears. I am often associated with the forests of North America. What am I?

80
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I am a cat breed known for my sleek, muscular body and large ears. I am often associated with being an intelligent and active pet. What am I?

81
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I am a cat breed known for my curly, wavy coat and affectionate personality. I am often described as being hypoallergenic. What am I?

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A Devon Rex

82
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I am a small cat breed known for my short legs and playful nature. I am often described as having a “kitten-like” appearance. What am I?

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A Munchkin

83
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I am tall and strong, with branches and leaves. People often sit under my shade. What am I?

84
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I am a colorful part of a flower, attracting insects and birds for pollination. What am I?

85
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I am a fragrant flower known for my large, trumpet-shaped blossoms. I bloom at night. What am I?

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A night-blooming jasmine

86
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I am a type of plant that grows on other plants or structures. I do not produce my own food. What am I?

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A parasite

87
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I am a plant that is often used for culinary purposes. I have a strong aroma and flavor. What am I?

88
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I am a prickly plant known for my ability to store water in my fleshy leaves. I am often found in arid regions. What am I?

89
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I am a plant that grows from a bulb and produces colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers. I am often associated with spring. What am I?

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A daffodil

90
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I am a garment that keeps you warm in cold weather. You wear me on your upper body, and I often have long sleeves. What am I?

91
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I am an accessory worn around the neck. I come in various colors, patterns, and fabrics. What am I?

92
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I am a garment worn on the lower part of the body. I cover each leg separately and usually have a zipper or buttons. What am I?

93
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I am a piece of clothing that covers your feet. You wear me inside your shoes to keep your feet comfortable and protected. What am I?

94
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I am an outer garment that is often worn over other clothes. I have long sleeves and a buttoned or zippered front. What am I?

95
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I am a type of clothing worn to protect your hands. I have individual slots for each finger. What am I?

96
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I am an accessory worn around the waist. I hold up your pants or skirt and come in different styles and materials. What am I?

97
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I am an item of clothing worn on the head. I come in various styles, such as baseball caps and beanies. What am I?

98
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I am an undergarment worn by women. I provide support and shaping for the breasts. What am I?

99
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I am a piece of clothing worn on the upper body. I typically have short sleeves and a round neckline. What am I?

100
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I am a massive creature that lives in the ocean. I have a blowhole on top of my head and can communicate with other members of my species through songs. What am I?

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