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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What is it that cannot be slow and sure at the same time?
    Ans A watch
    What is it that has more feet on it in winter than in summer?
    Ans A skating pond.
    Where was Adam when the light went out?
    Ans He was in the dark.
    Why is the letter G like the sun?
    Ans Because it is in the centre of light.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Glennon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Thomas Glennon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Delvin, Co. Westmeath