Just For Laughs

There were 11 people hanging onto a rope suspended from a helicopter. Ten men and one woman. The rope was starting to fray from the weight, so they all agreed that one person should let go because if they didn’t, the rope would break and everyone would die. No one could decide who should go, so finally the woman gave a touching speech, saying that she would give up her life to save theirs because women were used to giving up things for their husbands and children. Sacrificing themselves for their men, and after all, men were the superior sex and must be saved. When she finished speaking, all the men clapped. Never underestimate the power of a woman!

On This Day in History

April 27 Events: 1667 - John Milton sells the copyright of Paradise Lost for a mere 10 pounds. 1773 - The British Parliament passes the Tea Act. 1897 - Grant's Tomb is dedicated. 1981 - The computer mouse is introduced.

Famous Birthdays

April 27 Famous Birthdays: 1791 - Samuel Morse (Inventor of the telegraph and Morse code) 1822 - Ulysses S. Grant (18th US President) 1927 - Coretta Scott King (Civil Rights Leader) 1932 - Casey Kasem (Radio Host) 1937 - Sandy Dennis (Actress) 1959 - Sheena Easton (Singer)

Betcha Didn't Know This!

For every extra kilogram carried on a space flight, 530 kg of excess fuel are needed at lift-off.

Kids Say the Darnest Things

A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. "If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, 'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.' Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, "Ryan, you be Jesus!"

On the Light Side

Little Harold was practicing the violin in the living room while his father was trying to read in the den. The family dog was lying in the den, and as the screeching sounds of little Harold's violin reached his ears, he began to howl loudly. The father listened to the dog and the violin as long as he could. Then he jumped up, slammed his paper to the floor and yelled above the noise, "For Pete's sake, can't you play something the dog doesn't know?!"

Where Did This Come From?

SCAPEGOAT: In the Old Testament (Leviticus 16: 7-10) two goats were selected. One was sacrificed. The other was spared but the High Priest laid his hands on it and confessed the sins of his people. The goat was then driven into the wilderness. He was a symbolic 'scapegoat' for the people's sins.

Idiot Sightings

IDIOT SIGHTING - Years ago, I had a part time job at a Wal-Mart. It was one of those that were open 24 hours a day. One of my duties was answering the phone, and we had a set script something like this: "Thank you for choosing your 24 hour Wal-Mart. How may I direct your call?" It would always amaze me how many people would then ask us what time we closed the store for the day