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Castleknock, Co. Dublin
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  1. Local Riddles (continued)

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    12.
    What side of the jug is the handle on
    Answer. The outside
    13.
    How far can a dog run into a wood.
    Answer. Halfway because when he is past the middle, he is running out.
    14.
    What is the smallest railway station in Ireland
    Answer. Inch
    15.
    Why is a banana skin like a ladies jumper
    Answer. Because its easy to slip on
    16.
    Yankie Yankie deaf and dumb has no legs and yet can run.
    Answer. A river
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English