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Here is my first riddle. I hope it will make sense because English is not my first language. I hope you'll enjoy it.

I was born in Eastern Europe, but none can say when exactly
My history is filled by mysteries and legends
I became French to rule the world

I am raised by men early in the morning
Layer after layer they build my core

Sometime, you can see me in the sky
But don't mistake me with antelope horns

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    $\begingroup$ "I am raised by men early in the morning" I don't want to comment this ahah! $\endgroup$
    – leoll2
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:16
  • $\begingroup$ I did not think of that :) $\endgroup$
    – A.D.
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:17
  • $\begingroup$ Great first riddle! +1 $\endgroup$
    – Rand al'Thor
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 15:09

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My answer is

Croissant

I was born in Eastern Europe, but none can say when exactly

Some claim that it's from Buda (Hungary).

My history is filled by mysteries and legends

Nobody knows who invented it, there are many legends

I became French to rule the world

It's now considered a typical French food.

I am raised by men early in the morning

Most people eat it in the morning

Layer after layer they build my core

It's made of several layers

Sometime, you can see me in the sky

Half-moon

But don't mistake me with antelope horns

Similar shape

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    $\begingroup$ For the antelope horns, I was refering to this $\endgroup$
    – A.D.
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:34
  • $\begingroup$ Ah, great, never heard of that dish before! Nice riddle anyway :) $\endgroup$
    – leoll2
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:35
  • $\begingroup$ Thank you. It seems to be too easy though $\endgroup$
    – A.D.
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:35
  • $\begingroup$ @A.D. At first the "layer after layer" made me think about kebab, while "French" suggested french fries. Finally, I decided to google some French foods and my eye went on croissant $\endgroup$
    – leoll2
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:37
  • $\begingroup$ @A.D. I'd say the last verse is the biggest giveaway. $\endgroup$
    – Rand al'Thor
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 15:10
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Perhaps it's the croissant (in the shape of a half moon).

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  • $\begingroup$ That's correct. But you did not explain the clues. $\endgroup$
    – A.D.
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:35
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    $\begingroup$ @A.D. Where can I learn about the expected format of answers. I'm completely new to the site. BTW, I would have guessed that "raised by men ..." refers to the baker's job. $\endgroup$
    – Drux
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:36
  • $\begingroup$ Here and by reading other posts $\endgroup$
    – A.D.
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:37
  • $\begingroup$ Welcome to Puzzling SE! You can get information also here: puzzling.stackexchange.com/tour $\endgroup$
    – leoll2
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:38
  • $\begingroup$ @Drux I was thinking of the baker's job indeed $\endgroup$
    – A.D.
    Commented May 3, 2015 at 14:38

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