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School: Cill Chóirne (C.) (roll number 8829)

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Cill Coirne, Co. Chorcaí
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Eibhlín, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    When should you lose your temper?
    When it is a bad one
    Why is the Prince of Wales like stormy weather?
    Because he is always sure to reign (rain)
    What is the best key for unlocking the tongue?
    Whiskey
    What is the first thing you will do when you fall into the sea?
    Get wet
    Why is an angry man like 59 minutes past twelve?
    Because he going to strike one.
    What beats a good wife?
    A bad husband
    Why doesn't a clock strike thirteen?
    Because it hasn't the face to do it
    A farmer gives his man £100 to buy 100 animals which must be cows £5 each sheep £1 each
    What is the difference between sixteen ounces of tea and a girl using a typewriter?
    One used a pound and the other pounds away.
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