A young man and an old woman are traveling by train. And after looking closely at the young man, the old woman leans forward and says, \u201cExcuse me, young man, are you Jewish?\u201d<\/p>\n
And he looks up from the book he\u2019s reading and politely replies, \u201cNo, ma\u2019am, I\u2019m not Jewish.\u201d<\/p>\n
A few minutes later, she leans forward again and says,
\n\u201cExcuse me, young man, are you sure you are not Jewish?\u201d<\/p>\n
And he looks up once again and politely but firmly replies, \u201cNo ma\u2019am, I am not Jewish!\u201d<\/p>\n
There is a long silence, and the young man returns to his book, relieved that the questioning seems to be over. The rhythmic clatter of the train fills the carriage as the countryside rushes past the windows.<\/p>\n
Then, just when he begins to relax, the old woman leans forward yet again and says, \u201cExcuse me, young man, are you quite sure you\u2019re not Jewish?\u201d<\/p>\n
And the young man eye-rolls inwardly, grits his teeth, and says, \u201cAll right, yes, I am Jewish!\u201d<\/p>\n
The old woman nods thoughtfully and sits back. The young man lets out a silent sigh of relief.<\/p>\n
And then there is silence for several minutes.<\/p>\n
Finally, the old woman studies him carefully from head to toe and says, \u201cThat\u2019s funny… You don\u2019t look Jewish.\u201d<\/p>\n
LOL!!<\/p>\n
Hope this joke will make you smile! Have a nice day!!<\/p>\n
A married couple is driving along a highway at a steady 40 miles per hour.<\/p>\n
A married couple is driving along a highway doing a steady 40 miles per hour. The husband is behind the wheel. His wife suddenly looks across at him and speaks in a clear voice.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know we have been married for over twenty years, but I want a divorce.\u201d<\/p>\n
The husband says nothing. He keeps looking at the road ahead, but slowly increases his speed to 45mph.<\/p>\n
The wife, encouraged by his silence, speaks again.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want you to try to talk me out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
She says, \u201cBecause I\u2019ve been having an affair with your best friend, and he is a far better lover than you are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Again the husband stays quiet but grips the steering wheel more tightly and slowly increases the speed to 55mph.<\/p>\n
She pushes her luck.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want the house,\u201d she says insistently.<\/p>\n
Up to 60 mph.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want the car, too.\u201d<\/p>\n
65 mph.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd,\u201d she says, \u201cI\u2019ll have the bank accounts, all the credit cards, the boat, and everything else we own!\u201d<\/p>\n
The husband remains eerily calm. The only sound is the hum of the engine as the speedometer climbs and the concrete bridge ahead grows larger and larger.<\/p>\n
The car slowly starts veering toward one of the massive support walls beneath the bridge.<\/p>\n
Now she becomes nervous.<\/p>\n
\u201cIsn\u2019t there anything you want?\u201d she asks, trying to sound confident.<\/p>\n
The husband finally replies in a quiet, controlled voice.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo. I\u2019ve already got everything I need.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, really?\u201d she asks.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo what exactly have you got?\u201d<\/p>\n
The wall is now only seconds away.<\/p>\n
The husband turns toward her, smiles, and says,<\/p>\n
\u201cThe airbag.\u201d<\/p>\n
LOL!!<\/p>\n
Hope this joke will make you smile! Have a nice day!!<\/p>\n
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A police car pulled up in front of Grandma Bessie\u2019s house<\/p>\n
A police car pulled up in front of Grandma Bessie\u2019s house, and out stepped Grandpa Morris.<\/p>\n
The officer politely explained, \u201cMa\u2019am, your husband said he got lost in the park and couldn\u2019t find his way home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Grandma Bessie stared at Morris and said, \u201cLost? You\u2019ve been going to that park for 30 years! How\u2019d you get lost today?\u201d<\/p>\n
Leaning in close so the officer couldn\u2019t hear, Grandpa whispered,<\/p>\n
\u201cI wasn\u2019t lost.<\/p>\n
I was just too tired to walk home.\u201d<\/p>\n
A policeman pulls over an old man driving a pickup truck<\/p>\n
A policeman pulls over an old man driving a pickup truck with the bed overflowing with ducks.<\/p>\n
The officer says sternly, \u201cSir, you can\u2019t have a flock of ducks wandering around downtown. Take them to the zoo immediately!\u201d<\/p>\n
The old man nods, agrees, and drives off.<\/p>\n
The next day, the officer spots the same pickup truck, still full of ducks\u2014but this time, every duck is wearing sunglasses.<\/p>\n
Completely bewildered, the officer pulls him over again.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought I told you to take these ducks to the zoo!\u201d<\/p>\n
The old man grins and replies,<\/p>\n
\u201cI did! They loved it.<\/p>\n
But today they wanted to go to the beach!\u201d<\/p>\n
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A cowboy, fresh from Texas, strolls into a bar in Montana and orders three mugs of Bud.<\/p>\n
A cowboy, fresh from Texas, strolls into a bar in Montana and orders three mugs of Bud. He heads to a corner and takes a sip from each mug, one after the other, in turn. Once he\u2019s done, he returns to the bar and orders three more.<\/p>\n
Curious, the bartender approaches him and says, \u201cYou know, beer goes flat pretty quick after it\u2019s poured. It might taste better if you just ordered one at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cowboy smiles and explains, \u201cWell, here\u2019s the thing. I\u2019ve got two brothers\u2014one in Arizona, the other in Colorado.<\/p>\n
When we all moved away from Texas, we promised that whenever we drank, we\u2019d each have one for the others, just like we did back home. So, I\u2019m drinking for my brothers and myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bartender nods, impressed by the sentiment, and leaves it at that.<\/p>\n
The cowboy becomes a regular, always ordering three beers and sipping them in rotation.<\/p>\n
Months pass, and everyone in the bar comes to expect the ritual.<\/p>\n
Then one day he walks in and only orders two mugs.<\/p>\n
The regulars notice immediately. The room grows quieter than usual.<\/p>\n
The bartender waits until the cowboy comes up for his second round.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry for your loss,\u201d he says gently. \u201cI wanted to offer my condolences.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cowboy looks puzzled for a moment.<\/p>\n
Then he bursts out laughing.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh no, no one died!\u201d<\/p>\n
The bartender blinks.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen why only two beers?\u201d<\/p>\n
The cowboy chuckles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, my wife and I joined the Baptist Church, and I had to quit drinking.<\/p>\n
But my brothers are still going strong!\u201d<\/p>\n
LOL!! Hope this joke will make you smile! Have a nice day!!<\/p>\n
An Old Cowboy Gets 3 Wishes<\/p>\n
A modern-day old cowboy has spent many days crossing the desert without water.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s crawling through the sand, convinced his final hour has arrived, when he spots something sticking out of the sand a short distance away.<\/p>\n
With his last bit of strength, he drags himself over and discovers what appears to be an old briefcase.<\/p>\n
He opens it.<\/p>\n
POOF!<\/p>\n
Out pops a genie.<\/p>\n
But this is no ordinary genie.<\/p>\n
She wears an AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE badge, a dull grey dress, and carries a calculator.<\/p>\n
A pencil is tucked neatly behind one ear.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, old cowboy,\u201d she says matter-of-factly. \u201cYou know how this works.<\/p>\n
You get three wishes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not falling for this,\u201d says the old man. \u201cI\u2019m not trusting an ATO auditor genie.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you have to lose?\u201d she asks.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have no transportation, no water, and it looks like you\u2019re about five minutes from becoming a skeleton.\u201d<\/p>\n
The old cowboy thinks for a moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cFair point.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cVery well,\u201d says the genie.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s your first wish?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cShazam! I wish I were in a lush oasis with plenty of food and drink.\u201d<\/p>\n
Instantly, he finds himself surrounded by crystal-clear water, towering palm trees, jugs of wine, and tables overflowing with delicious food.<\/p>\n
\u201cExcellent,\u201d says the genie. \u201cSecond wish?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish to be rich beyond my wildest dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shazam!<\/p>\n
Treasure chests appear all around him, overflowing with gold coins, diamonds, and precious gems.<\/p>\n
\u201cVery good,\u201d says the genie.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne wish left.<\/p>\n
Make it count.\u201d<\/p>\n
The old cowboy thinks long and hard.<\/p>\n
Finally he smiles.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish that wherever I go, beautiful women will want and need me.\u201d<\/p>\n
The genie nods.<\/p>\n
\u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shazam!<\/p>\n
He is instantly transformed into a t-a.mpon.<\/p>\n
Moral of the story:<\/p>\n
If the government offers you anything, there\u2019s usually a string attached.<\/p>\n
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How Much Money Did I Have?<\/p>\n
Puzzles can come in many flavors. Today there are millions to pick from online.<\/p>\n
There are math problems, crossword puzzles, optical illusions, brainteasers, and classic riddles.<\/p>\n
Here is one of those old riddles that often catches people off guard.<\/p>\n
The riddle says:<\/p>\n
I had 13 dollars.<\/p>\n
My mom gave me 10 dollars while my dad gave me 30 dollars.<\/p>\n
My aunt and uncle gave me 100 dollars.<\/p>\n
I had another 5 dollars.<\/p>\n
How much money did I have?<\/p>\n
We’ll reveal the answer below.<\/p>\n
A<\/p>\n
B<\/p>\n
C<\/p>\n
Here is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
Did you figure it out?<\/p>\n
Take a moment and read the question carefully.<\/p>\n
The trick is hidden in the wording.<\/p>\n
The question asks:<\/p>\n
\u201cHow much money DID I have?\u201d<\/p>\n
It is not asking how much money was given to you.<\/p>\n
It is asking how much money you already had.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the answer is:<\/p>\n
13 dollars + 5 dollars = 18 dollars.<\/p>\n
The money received from parents and relatives is merely a distraction.<\/p>\n
Therefore, you had 18 dollars.<\/p>\n
Clever, right?<\/p>\n
Sometimes the hardest riddles are solved simply by reading the question more carefully than everyone else.<\/p>\n
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An elderly couple, Bert and Edna, are sitting on the porch swing<\/p>\n
An elderly couple, Bert and Edna, are sitting on the porch swing one quiet Sunday evening. They\u2019ve been married for 55 years.<\/p>\n
The sun is setting, the birds are chirping, and they\u2019re both sipping lukewarm tea while watching squirrels fight over a stray Cheeto in the yard.<\/p>\n
Out of nowhere, Edna sighs.<\/p>\n
\u201cBert, let\u2019s talk about our bucket lists.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bert raises an eyebrow.<\/p>\n
\u201cBucket lists? Edna, I\u2019m 87. My bucket list is down to waking up tomorrow and remembering where I put my pants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Edna laughs.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019m serious. Before we go, we should each do something we\u2019ve always wanted to do but never had the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bert thinks.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright. I\u2019ve always wanted to go skydiving.\u201d<\/p>\n
Edna nearly spits out her tea.<\/p>\n
\u201cSkydiving?! Bert, the last time you bent over to tie your shoe, you passed out for three minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bert shrugs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, if I die mid-air, just let me land in the neighbor\u2019s garden.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve always wanted to haunt him.\u201d<\/p>\n
They both laugh.<\/p>\n
\u201cFine,\u201d says Edna. \u201cYou do yours. I\u2019ll do mine.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd what\u2019s yours?\u201d<\/p>\n
A mischievous sparkle suddenly appears in her eyes.<\/p>\n
The same sparkle Bert remembers from 1965.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to confess something.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bert instantly grows nervous.<\/p>\n
\u201cConfess what?\u201d<\/p>\n
Edna leans closer.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know how your favorite recliner always leaned to the left for twenty years?\u201d<\/p>\n
Bert gasps.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou blamed the dog!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWell,\u201d she says proudly, \u201cI stuck a spatula underneath it after you spilled grape soda on my curtains.\u201d<\/p>\n
And so the confessions continue…<\/p>\n
Until Bert finally reveals that all those bowling trophies Edna thought she destroyed were decoys.<\/p>\n
The real trophies were hidden behind the basement water heater the entire time.<\/p>\n
Edna stares.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou mean I threw a fake trophy out the car window?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYep.\u201d<\/p>\n
They both burst out laughing.<\/p>\n
And from that day forward, Bert went skydiving, Edna bought a new recliner, and every Saturday they went bowling together\u2014mostly to keep an eye on each other.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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