The teacher of the earth science class was lecturing on map reading. After explaining about latitude, longitude, degrees, and minutes, the teacher asked, “Suppose I asked you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees, 4 minutes north latitude and 45 degrees, 15 minutes east longitude…?” After a confused silence, a voice volunteered, “I guess … Read more
Jews for centuries have had outstanding people in many fields of science and research. But, in the year 1639, in a small Polish town, a 14-year-old Jewish boy named Sidney started his own scientific investigations. Sidney, with his 12-year-old sister Sophie in tow, caught a large bullfrog in a local pond. Sidney began the experiment … Read more
A guy went into a bookshop and asked the salesgirl if she had a book called, “How to Master Your Wife.” The salesgirl said, “Our science fiction section is upstairs.”
A sales company has particular trouble selling Bibles in their location. They are always looking for someone to break through to their market and make a real difference. One day, a man comes in with a job application and says, “I-I-I-I’d l-l-l-l-l-like t-t-t-t-t-to b-b-b-b-b-be a B-B-B-Bible salesman, s-s-s-sir.” Initially, he doesn’t want to give the … Read more
Two 80-year-old men sat talking over the weather and the latest in medical science, and such, when one brings up the latest male medical miracle, Viagra. The other wasn’t familiar with Viagra and asked the first man what it was for. The first man said, “It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever known. The Fountain of … Read more
1. Fidel Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally but President Clinton has banned all smoking — damn you, Chelsea! 2. Spotted Owl plague threatens Western American crops and livestock. 3. Hunt continues for Osama bin Laden; believed sighted at Yassar Arafat’s tomb in Detroit. 4. 35-year study proclaims … Read more
A man who had been in a mental home for some years finally seemed to have improved to the point where it was thought he might be released. The head of the institution, in a fit of commendable caution, decided, however, to interview him first. “Tell me,” said he, “if we release you, as we … Read more
A mother enters her daughter’s bedroom and sees a letter on the wall over the bed. With the worst premonition, she reads it, with trembling hands: It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m telling you that I eloped with my new boyfriend. I found real passion and he is so nice, with all … Read more
A man ducked into confession with a turkey in his arms. “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned,” he said. “I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you please take it and settle my guilty conscience?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. “As penance, you must return it to the one from whom you … Read more
German scientists dug 50 meters underground and discovered small pieces of copper. After studying these pieces for a long time, Germany announced that the ancient Germans had a nationwide telephone network. Naturally, the British government was not that easily impressed. They ordered their own scientists to dig even deeper. 100 meters down, they found small … Read more