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RIDDLE
Q: WHAT KIND OF COAT CAN BE PUT ON ONLY WHEN WET?
A: A COAT OF PAINT.
Submitter comment: TRANSLATED FROM GERMAN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): CAUSAL OPPOSITIONAL ; CLOTHES (Q) ; HARDWARE (A) ; WISDOM
Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- True Riddle |
Date learned: 08-00-1966