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School: Robinstown (roll number 9039)

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Robinstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Teresa Coyne
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    The Fire
    What coat can you not sew buttons into?
    A coat of paint.
    A house full, a room full and could not catch a spoon full?
    Smoke.
    Why is a caterpillar like a greedy child?
    Because they both make butterfly
    What would happen if baby swallowed her spoon?
    She would not be able to stir.
    Why is a new hat like a duck?
    Because they both have nice bills.
    What is the difference between a hill and a pill?
    One is hard to get up and the other is hard to get down.
    When is a boy not a boy?
    When he is a little 'hoarse' ("horse")
    What is it has no brains yet it is usless without a head?
    A pin.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gertie Loughran
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Shanbo, Co. Meath