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School: Ínse Cloch (roll number 7101)

Location:
Inchiclogh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Diarmuid Ó Críodáin
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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    1. What is like half the moon?
    Ans:- The other half.
    2. What does the moon weigh?
    Ans:- Four quarters.

    3. Why is Ireland the richest country in the world.?
    Ans:- because its capital is always
    Dublin. (doubling)
    4. Why is a nail driven into a wall like a feeble old man
    Ans:- because they are both infirm.
    5. Why is a room full of married people like and empty room.?
    Ans:- because there's not a single person in it.
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