If you say the word ‘gullible’ very, very, VERY slowly. It sounds like orange. Was driving down the motorway yesterday in a hearse. Police pulled me over for undertaking. I spent ages trying to cross a busy road… A passer-by said, “There’s a pelican crossing up the road”. I replied “I hope he’s having betterContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Monday’s pungent packet of puns”
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Advice of the Day: Circumspection
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you. You should never corner something that you know is meaner than you because it will likely react aggressively to defend itself. When an animal or a person feels trapped and threatened, they may lash out and attack as a form of self-preservation. This canContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Circumspection”
The Sage and the Pub
In the pub, there sat a Sage,With wisdom that surpassed his age.He sipped his beer, a pint so cold,As tales of old he deftly told. His beard was long, his eyes were kind,And in his voice, a wisdom shined.He spoke of life, of love, of pain,And how to find peace in one’s brain. His wordsContinue reading “The Sage and the Pub”
This Day in History: May 1st
Here are 10 interesting events that happened on May 1st throughout history: 1851: The Great Exhibition opens in London, England. This was the first world’s fair, and it showcased the latest technological and industrial advancements from around the world. 1886: A labor strike in Chicago, Illinois, turns violent, leading to the deaths of several workers. This eventContinue reading “This Day in History: May 1st”
Joke of the Day: Friday’s flagon of funny stuff
Highlighter pens are going to be a real problem one day, mark my words… People thought that Tina Turner had moved into my spare room last weekend but she was simply the guest… Call it a hunch, but I’m pretty sure I have an abnormal convex curvature of the upper spine. What do you callContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Friday’s flagon of funny stuff”
This Day in History: April 28th
Here are 10 interesting events that happened on April 28th throughout history: 1789: The Mutiny on the Bounty takes place. 1869: The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed. 1910: The first long-distance airplane race is held. 1923: Wembley Stadium is opened. 1945: Benito Mussolini and his mistress are executed by Italian partisans. 1967: Muhammad Ali refuses induction into the United States Army.Continue reading “This Day in History: April 28th”
Joke of the Day: Thursday’s wagon of witticisms
Just started a new employment blowing the whistle at the end of football matches… It’s a full-time job. What do you call a paper airplane that can’t fly? Stationery. Got really emotional this morning at the petrol station, don’t know why, just started filling up. Robin: The batmobile won’t start. Batman: Check the battery. Robin:Continue reading “Joke of the Day: Thursday’s wagon of witticisms”
Thought of the Day: Stars
A star could burn out and we wouldn’t notice. It is theoretically possible for a star to burn out and we wouldn’t notice. Stars are incredibly large and distant, and it can take light years for their light to reach us. If a star were to burn out suddenly, it would take many years forContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Stars”
This Day in History: April 27th
Here are 10 interesting events that happened on April 27th throughout history: 1521: Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés defeats the Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba, Mexico. 1775: The Second Continental Congress authorizes the raising of a Continental Army to fight the American Revolutionary War. 1791: The French National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of ManContinue reading “This Day in History: April 27th”
Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s trunk of tomfoolery
I’ve been diagnosed with a rare type of amnesia where I deny the existence of certain 80s bands. There is no cure. Why don’t French people ever get two or more Easter eggs? Because one egg is always un œuf. I got some new aftershave today that smells like breadcrumbs. The birds love it! Apparently,Continue reading “Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s trunk of tomfoolery”
