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I'm sometimes white, But most often I'm black. I take you there, But never bring you back. What am I?
A hearse.

In a cave there is a treasure within a big metal box with a lock on it. There is also a monster in the cave that has two keys with him; one gold and the other silver. The monster will give you only one chance to open the lock using one of the keys. If the box doesn't open, the monster will kill you. Since the monster is a bit helpful it would give you a clue in finding out the correct key. Can you choose the correct key by deciphering the below clue? A GKOY OEPD LYEO DCNO EAAR NNN
The gold key will open the lock. Explanation: The clue says "A Golden Key Can Open Any Door". Take the first letter of each word, then the second letter of each word, then the third letter and so on and construct the sentence.

Tear one off and scratch my head what was red is black instead.
A matchstick.

The eight of us go forth not back to protect our king from a foes attack.
Chess pawns.

What gets wetter as it dries?
A towel.

I am slim and tall, Many find me desirable and appealing. They touch me and I give a false good feeling. Once I shine in splendor, But only once and then no more. For many I am "to die for". What am I?
A Cigarette

What is it that's always coming but never arrives?
Tomorrow.

I run around a house but I don't move. Who am I?

What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?

How can you write 23 using the number 2 only 4 times? You can use addition, subtraction, division, multiplication.

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