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The perplexing lines about children in a downward spiral and tasting their blood cleverly point to the remarkable maple tree. The "children" in question are the maple tree's distinctive seeds, known as samaras. These seeds are famous for their unique design, featuring a wing-like structure that causes them to spin like tiny helicopters as they fall to the ground. This "downward spiral" allows them to travel further from the parent tree, increasing their chances of finding a suitable spot to grow once they "hit rock bottom."
The more evocative phrase, "You may taste their blood and smile," refers to the precious sap that flows within the maple tree. In late winter and early spring, when temperatures fluctuate between freezing and thawing, maple trees are tapped to collect this clear, slightly sweet liquid. While not literally blood, the sap is vital to the tree's life, much like blood to an animal. This sap is then boiled down, a process that concentrates its sugars and transforms it into the rich, amber-colored maple syrup that delights taste buds and brings a smile to many, especially when drizzled over pancakes or waffles.
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We sound like Eden as a pair. Make us weight, we won't play fair. Sometimes consensus, most times schism. Usually locked away in prism. If by chance you seek, then throw. The serpent sees where we meet low. We carry freight when we meet high, But separate us, and we die.
21Unlike other rulers I am strengthened by neglect. Over my jurisdiction, great taxes I elect. When routine dues are paid, I am weakened severely. Yet if too long delayed, it may cost you quite dearly. My vault is of the flesh, my tellers silver and bone. The upkeep of the kingdom is financed with a loan.
20I have a heart that never beats, I have a home but I never sleep. I can take a mans house and build anothers, And I love to play games with my many brothers. I am a king among fools. Who am I?
19You may think me an actor; people come from all over the world to see me play my role. The play begins like all plays do – the red curtain draws aside, and I come onto the stage. There is one other actor. He is dressed in beautiful, bright clothing. I, however, am entirely naked. There are many acts in this play, in between which the other actor helps me to get dressed before the curtain reopens. He dresses me in colorful piercings and a red coat. The story we tell is a tragedy through dance. My choreography is straightforward, but if he forgets his then the play is over. Either way, I consider this a once in a lifetime performance. What role do I play?
19I'm the end that brings the end, I'm the one that hides. Shackles gird me waist to toe, Sealed in tower I. Ever tasked to make amends, Slowly here I die. My stricken foe you'll never know, His death is met with sigh.
19Twice born but once it dies. A more feline obelisk then a dairy soar. Some to royalty will rise. When seen by many they're adored. What is it?