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The laws of Nature...


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A table?
___One of my forms is a table without legs, but I am not called that.

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The laws of Nature...
___I am not a law of nature, but I reflect them.


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A mirror


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A mirror
___Not a mirror. I work as many double/triple meanings into my hints as I can muster. (I Turtle work in the meanings, not the 'I' in this riddle.)


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most basic answer I can think of - A tree..?


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most basic answer I can think of - A tree..?
Not a tree.
Another hint: You don't have to touch me to use me.


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Riddle me this:
I have my leaves replaced every year,
People curse me but rely on me,
I take many forms.
What am I?
Seasons?


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Seasons?
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___I am not the seasons, but I obey them.
Must be a government employee, then. Sounds like me.


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I have my leaves replaced every year,
People curse me but rely on me,
I take many forms.
What am I?
A calendar?
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