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School: Millín, Séipéal na Carraige (roll number 16329)

Location:
Milleenduff, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Diolún
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    What is it that is very near you and you cannot see it.
    Answer: The back of your head.
    What four letters will frighten a thief.
    Answer: O. I. C. U.
    What is the centre of gravity
    Answer: The letter V.
    Use me well and I am everybody.
    Scratch my back and I am nobody.
    Answer: A looking-glass.
    When was beef the highest it ever had been.
    Answer: When the cow jumped over the moon.
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