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School: Tubbercurry (B.) (roll number 15574)

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Tobercurry, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Peadar Mc Donagh
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    "Riddles"
    Question. What is is that stands on led and has its heart in its head?
    Answer. A head of cabbage.
    Question. Why is a baker a very foolish man?
    Answer. Because he sells what he (kneads) needs!
    Question. What is the difference between a new threepenny piece and an old penny?
    Answer. Twopence.
    Question Why is a shoemaker sure to go to heaven?
    Answer. Because he is preparing the souls for the last. (soles).
    Question. Which is the coldest river?
    Answer. The Isis (ice is).
    Question. Why are tall men the laziest?
    Answer Because they lie the longest in bed.
    Question. Around the house, around the house and all heads down?
    Answer. The nails in your shoes.
    Question. What is the difference between
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    George Molloy
    Gender
    Male