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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0791, Page 14

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  1. Local Riddles (continued)

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    17.
    Why is it dangerous to take a nap in a train
    Answer. Because the train runs over sleepers.
    18.
    Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyes
    Answer. A tongs
    19.
    What is the difference between a lady and a soldier.
    Answer. One faces powder and the other powders the face.
    20.
    What has eight arms, but no hand. A wooden leg but cant stand is often wet but cannot feel, has no boots but is shod with steel. A dress of silk around the middle
    Answer. An umbrella
    21.
    What is the most dangerous time of
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English