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September 30, 2003 by Dark-Star
Diversion How wreid is tihs? Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it dseo'nt mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and sat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig! Had to send this on - thought it was just way too cool. Have a good day See and we thought spelling was i...
November 25, 2003 by Dark-Star
Written by Ariana Green (popsci.com) Professional competitive eating, like soccer, is not as popular in the United States as it is in the rest of the world, where expert gorgers compete for tens of thousands of dollars per tournament. But we are arguably a nation of amateur competitive eaters, 30.5 percent of us obese and the rest on the Atkins diet, everyone striving to eat as many strips of bacon as possible in 15 minutes. We also have an annual nationwide de facto competitive-eating event....
October 15, 2003 by Dark-Star
Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch. Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull so that they can breed their own stock. Upon leaving to inspect a bull, the brunette tells her sister, "When I get there, if I decide to buy the bull, I'll contact you to drive out and haulit home." The brunette arrives at the man's ranch, inspects the bull, and deci...
October 8, 2003 by Dark-Star
TWO TOUGH QUESTIONS Question 1: If you knew a woman who was pregnant, who had 8 kids already, three who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded, and she had syphilis, would you recommend that she have an abortion? Read the next question before looking at the answer for this one. Question 2: It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts. Here are the facts about the three leading candidates. Candidate A - Associates with crooked ...
October 6, 2003 by Dark-Star
ARE YOU THE WEAKEST LINK? Below are 4 questions. Answer them instantly. You can't take your time. Answer them immediately. No pencil or paper! OK? Let's find out just how smart and clever you really are. Ready? ... GO!!! FIRST QUESTION: You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in? ANSWER: If you answer that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second! Try not...
October 4, 2003 by Dark-Star
I went to the store the other day, and I was in there for only about 5 minutes. When I came out there was a motorcycle cop writing a parking ticket. So, I went up to him and said, "Come on, buddy, how about giving a guy a break?" He ignored me and continued writing the ticket. So I called him a pencil-necked Nazi. He glared at me and started writing another ticket for worn tires! So I called him a piece of horse s**t. He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield...
October 3, 2003 by Dark-Star
Just when I thought I knew everything....... Mosquito repellents don't repel. They hide you. The spray blocks the mosquito's sensors so they don't know you're there. Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now.) The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as substitute for blood plasma. No piece of paper ...
October 1, 2003 by Dark-Star
Many years ago, in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"....and thus theword GOLF entered into the English language. The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TVwere Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the USTreasury. Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hearbetter. Coca-Cola was originally green. It is impossible to lick your elbow. The State with the highest percentage ...
September 30, 2003 by Dark-Star
CARROT, EGG OR COFFEE? You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her.She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen.She filled three pots with water. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed a hard boiled egg and th...
September 30, 2003 by Dark-Star
THE LIFESAVER CANDY TEST A College professor was doing a study testing the senses of first graders using a bowl of Lifesavers. He gave all of the children Lifesavers and asked them to identify them by color and flavor. As the children tasted each one, they said: "Red..................cherry", "Yellow...............lemon", "Green...............lime", "Orange...............orange" Finally, the professor gave them all honey Lifesavers. After sucking on them for a few moments ...