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School: Faythe Convent, Loch gCarman (roll number 11361)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0881, Page 413

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    Why does the hen pick the pot?
    Because she can't lick it.
    What is it that some times run and some times stop?
    A tap.
    What is the lightest thing in the world?
    A Bobble.
    What has eight legs but still never runs never walks always hops?
    A grasshopper.
    What goes up the ladder on its head?
    A stud in a mans boot.
    Written by: Mary Kelly
    15 Trinity Street
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs M. Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Wexford, Co. Wexford