It all began with an idea,
an idea of measuring time
Through the help of a cycle,
a cycle of twelve years
Representing each year is an animal,
an animal which won the race
The Great Race is a fascinating tale,
a tale of the Chinese Zodiac
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The big day has finally arrived and here's how it went by:

Coming in first place
was the quick-witted rat
Having deceived the dim-witted ox
which later came in a close second

The...