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School: Carley (roll number 5332)

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Crooked Wood, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Brigid Cooke
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 333

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  1. The Rush Candle

    “Long ago people used a rush candle for light...”

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    2. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. residential buildings (~2,723)
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  2. Riddles

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    What is it that is full and holds more?
    Ans. A pot of potatoes when you pour water in.
    What is it if it is too small you cut a bit off to make it big enough?
    Ans. A grave.
    Why is the letter K like a pigs tail?
    Ans. Because it is at the end of pork.
    Why is a bar of toffee like a race horse?
    Because the more you lick it the quicker it goes.
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