07-02-2003, 07:32 PM
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St. Stephan is the patron saint of bricklayers.
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07-02-2003, 07:32 PM
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The 16th century astronomer Tycho Brahe lost his nose in a duel with one of his students over a mathematical computation. he wore a silver nose for the rest of his life.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:33 PM
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The ashes of the average cremated person weighs 9 pounds.
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"It takes a lot of brains to enjoy satire, humor and wit - but none to be offended by them." -- Johnny Hart ("BC", cartoonist, 2000)
"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:34 PM
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Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of unwanted people without killing them use to burn their houses down -- hence the expression "to get fired".
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"It takes a lot of brains to enjoy satire, humor and wit - but none to be offended by them." -- Johnny Hart ("BC", cartoonist, 2000)
"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:34 PM
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The longest chapter of the bible is psalm 119.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:35 PM
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The United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:36 PM
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The ridges on the sides of coins are called reeding or milling.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:36 PM
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At latitude 60 degrees south you can sail all the way around the world.
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"It takes a lot of brains to enjoy satire, humor and wit - but none to be offended by them." -- Johnny Hart ("BC", cartoonist, 2000)
"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:37 PM
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The Saguaro cactus, found in the southwestern United States doesn't grow branches until it is 75 years old.
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07-02-2003, 07:38 PM
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The average mouse pad is 8.75 inches by 7.5 inches.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:38 PM
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Oak trees don't have acorns until they are at least 50 years old.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:39 PM
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A two-bit moon is in the first quarter.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:39 PM
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Every Swiss citizen is required to have access to a bomb shelter.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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07-02-2003, 07:40 PM
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07-02-2003, 07:40 PM
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Paul Revere rode on a horse that belonged to Deacon Larkin.
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"Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog: Nobody really enjoys it and the frog generally dies as a result." -- E. B. White
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