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School: Mághthobair (Mohober), Dúrlas Éile (roll number 7048)

Location:
Maigh Thobair, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Máirtín Ó Mathghamhna
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  2. Collection of Riddles

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    We can see it but we cannot catch it?
    Smoke
    How many sticks go to build the crow's nest?
    None.
    How many cuts of a knife does a well pointed scallop want?
    None.
    What is that has more corners than holes?
    A sieve.
    What beams can't a carpenter cut?
    Sunbeams.
    Larry has it in front of him, Paul has it behind him and Mary Mullins has it in two places?
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