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School: New Ross (Mercy Convent) (roll number 967)

Location:
New Ross, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Sr Philomena
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    What man makes faces to earn a living.?
    Answer :- "A clockmaker."
    What stands on its head when it's finished working. ?
    Answer :- A sweeping brush.
    When is a farmer cruel.
    Answer :- When he thrashes his corn.
    What are the best thngs to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peg Coady
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    New Ross, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Coady
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    New Ross, Co. Wexford