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School: Rahan (roll number 9096)

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Rahan, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire Ní Cholmáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0370, Page 011

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    What is it that when it gets older grows smaller?
    Ans A candle
    What has an eye but cannot see?
    Ans A needle
    What keys will not open a lock?
    Ans The keys of a piano
    What bed cannot be covered by a sheet?
    Ans The sea bed.
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