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School: Greaghglass (roll number 11011)

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Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Mrs. Ross
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0957, Page 051

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why is a policeman like an aeroplane?
    They both take people up.
    When is a rock not a rock.
    When it is a shamrock.
    What letter would be of great use to a deaf woman?
    The letter A because it would make "her" "hear".
    Why is twice ten the same as twice eleven?
    Because twice ten is twenty and twice eleven is twenty too (two)
    When should you lose your temper?
    When it is a bad temper.
    What is the difference between a rejected lover and a devoted husband?
    One missed the kisses and the other kisses the missus.
    When were there only two vowels?
    In the time of Noah(A) which was before U and I were known.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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