School: Brownhill (roll number 11427)

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   whole day? Because every day begins by breaking.
   32. Why does a railway clerk punch a hole in your ticket? To let you pass through.
   33. When relating a story what letter should be avoided? The letter S because it makes tale stale.
   34. Why is a shrimp like a member of parliament? It has M.P. at the end of its name.
   35. Which legal document is a vehicle? A conveyance.
   36. Why is O the noisiest vowels? Because all the others are inaudible.
   37. Why is an empty purse expressive of constancy? You can find no change in it.
   38. Name something which nobody wants and nobody wants to lose? A lawsuit.
   39. What is the difference between ceremonies? You stand upon ceremonies and sit upon forms.
   40. Why is a philanthropist like a van horse? He always stops at the sound of woe.
   41. What is the difference between a school-teacher and an engine driver? One trains the mind and the other minds the train.

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
         1. riddles (~7,209)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Annie Traynor

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Knockronaghan, Co. Monaghan

   Collector

   Betty Wilkinson

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Corragh (Maxwell), Co. Monaghan

   Collector

   John Irwin

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Killygavna, Co. Monaghan

   Informant

   Mr John Wilkinson

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Corragh (Maxwell), Co. Monaghan

   Informant

   Mrs H. Traynor

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Knockronaghan, Co. Monaghan

   Informant

   Mr W. Irwin

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Killygavna, Co. Monaghan