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School: Rathfeigh (roll number 10281)

Location:
Rathfeigh, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs Rose Madden
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0686, Page 255

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    (69) What is that which shows others what it cannot see itself?
    A Mirror.
    (70) It has neither fish, flesh nor bone but it has fine fingers?
    A glove.
    (71) Why does a hen cross the road?
    To get to the other side.
    (72) Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Because she can't lick it.
    (73) Why does a donkey eat thistles?
    Because he's an ass.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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