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School: Clara (2)

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Clara, Co. Offaly
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Bean Mhic Thomáis
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Ans: It must be broken, before it can be used.
    Quest: What plant would be the warmest shelter?
    Ans: Furze (furs)
    Quest: What poet was never slow?
    Ans: Swift
    Quest: What two animals follow you everywhere?
    Ans: Your calves.
    Quest: What is the longest word in the English Language?
    Ans: Smiles because there is a mile between the two S's
    Quest: On what side of the mug is the handle?
    Ans: Outside
    Quest: What part of London is in France?
    Ans: The letter "n"
    Quest: What is the best form for a solider?
    Ans: A Uniform
    Quest: How many peas in a pint?
    Ans: One "p"
    Quest: Why is three balls the sign of a pawn shop?
    Ans: Because its 2 to 1 you get out what you put in.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    George Whitehead
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Erry (Maryborough), Co. Offaly