School: Stillorgan (roll number 2472)
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- Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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- (continued from previous page)A. To pick up passengers.
Q. What kind of a fish would a parrot like to catch?
A. A perch.
Q. Why is a river like a clock?
A. Because it is always winding.
Q. What goes up when the rain comes down?
A. An umbrella.
Q. Why do you laugh up your sleeves?
A. Because your funny bone is there
Q. When is a good idea like a clock?
A. When it strikes one.
Q. What has a tale but not a tail?
A. Tell tale
Q. Which vegetables grow the fastest?
A. Runner beans.
Q. When is a beggar like a baker?
A. When he kneads bread.
Q. What insect does the blacksmith make?
A. The fire-fly.
Q. Why is a bubble like a bruise?
A. The both come from a blow.
Q. What holds the moon in its place?
A. The beams
Q. Why is the letter B. very hot?
A. Because it makes oil boil(continues on next page)- Collector
- James Brohan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Galloping Green, Co. Dublin