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School: Borris (B.)

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An Bhuiríos, Co. Cheatharlach
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Ss. Ó Loinneáin
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    Question: "Why is a kangaroo a funny animal?
    Answer: "Because it is awake when its a-leaping".
    Question: "Why is a rubber like a sharp blade?"
    Answer: "Because it is eraser (a razor)".
    Question: "What is the difference between a old penny and a new sixpence?"
    Answer: "Fivepence".
    Question: "Why should you stand up in a silk dress?"
    Answer: "Because it is not satin" (sat in).
    Question: "Why is a sculptor like a clever scoolboy?"
    Answer: "Because they are both good at figures".
    Question: "Why is Christmas like a prickly tree?"
    Answer: "Because it is a holly day" (holiday).
    Question: "Which burns longer a wax or a tallow candle?"
    Answer: "Neither: they both burn shorter".
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
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    Collector
    Michael Kennedy
    Gender
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    Age
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    Address
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