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School: Kildalkey (B.) (roll number 867)

Location:
Kildalkey, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Muiris Ó Fearghail
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  1. Funny Riddles (continued)

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    As round as an apple, as deep as a cup and all the king's horses would not pull it up? A well.
    As round as an apple as sharp as a lance if you get up on it it will carry you to France? The moon.
    What is the greatest wonder in Europe?
    That Hungary does not eat turkey.
    What is behind time? The back of the clock.
    20-12-37
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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        1. riddles (~7,209)
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