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School: Tíréaltan, Maghcromtha (roll number 13286)

Location:
Teerelton, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Dd. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0339, Page 131

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What is the difference between St Joan of Arc and Noah's arc?
    St Joan of Arc was maid of France and Noah's arc was made of planks.
    Why is a pancake like an umbrella?
    Because they are rarely seen after Lent.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Riddles

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    Why is the letter A like Madrid?
    Both are in the centre of Spain.
    Two little men standing on a hill. They are going and going and they are standing still.
    Two lighted candles.
    What wears boots and has none?
    The road.
    Why is a grand lady like a brave soldier?
    (continues on next page)
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Daniel Burns
    Gender
    Male