School: Ballinacarrow (roll number 13277)

Location:
Ballynacarrow, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Duibheannaigh
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    10. What man in London wears the biggest hat?
    Ans. The man with the biggest head
    11. What bridge can you never cross?
    Ans. The bridge of your nose.
    12. Why is a hat like a King?
    Ans. Because it has a crown.
    13. Which place is often seen outside a cinema?
    Ans. Queue.
    14. If you were trying to light the fire and the gas with the same match, which would you light first?
    Ans The match.
    15 Where did Noah strike the
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elma Hall
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Pat Fryar
    Gender
    Male