How many leaves are on the tree? Counterquestion: how many stars in the sky? (Cf. H702.)

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How many leaves are on the tree? Counterquestion: how many stars in the sky? (Cf. H702.)

Tests. · Tests of cleverness. · Riddles. · Riddles of numbers. · view the constellation · filed as H705.3

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SpanishBoggs FFC XC 116 No. 970.

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How many leaves are on the tree? As many as there are stems for How many leaves are on the tree? So and so many; and if you don't believe it, go count them

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Riddle: how many stars in the heavens?

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The Basil Maiden · ATU 8791 recorded variant

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