School: Gowran (roll number 15365)
- Location:
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Michael Phelan
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- (continued from previous page)Riddles
Ques What is the longest word in the English language.
Ans. Smiles. Because there is a mile between the first and last letter.Ques. What is the difference between the Prince of Wales, a monkey's mother, a bald-headed man and an orphan boy?
Ans. The Prince of Wales is the heir apparent, the monkey's mother is a hairy parent, a bald-headed man has no hair apparent and the orphan boy has ne'er a parent.Ques What robbery is not dangerous.
Ans A safe robbery.Ques. When was beef the highest it had ever been.
Ans. When the cow jumped over the moon.Ques. Why is a donkey like a whirlpool.
Ans. Because he is a eddy.Ques. What key is a poisonous one,
Ans.Whiskey.(continues on next page)
