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

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An Millín Dubh, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Liam Diolún
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0351, Page 104

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    Why is a plum cake like an ocean.
    Answer: Because it contains many currants.
    What is it that never flies, but when its wings are broken.
    Answer: An army.
    What is it that never asks questions yet requires answers
    Answer: The door-bell.
    If three men ate six potatoes, what would be the number of their motor-car.
    Answer: 3 8 6.
    What part of a fish weighs the most.
    Answer: The scales.
    Name a common miracle in Ireland.
    Answer: Waking the dead.
    What is the strongest thing in the world.
    Answer: A snail, because it carries its house on its back.
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