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October 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

Benchley on History

From our Humor Department:We are constantly being surprised that people did things well before we were born.-- Robert BenchleyMore on

September 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Old Polish Joke from the Communist Era

From our Humor Department:  AnA father was so very proud of his son.  Not necessarily the one who was a doctor, nor the one who was a lawyer. 

August 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

When God Must Love Republicans

From our Humor Department:God must really love Republicans this year.  He blessed them with so many great candidates.  The poor Democrats are

August 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

On Success

From our Humor Department:There are times when everything you do turns to gold.  Don't worry.  It will pass.- A lesson from history.

July 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

Moses at the Burning Bush

From our Humor Department:"You, Moses, heed Me.”Moses stared at the burning bush and thought: Okay, a bush on fire but does not burn up. – A

July 9, 2015 Leave a Comment

Ancient Greek Joke

From our Humor Department:The 1,600-year-old work entitled "Philogelos: The Laugh Addict," one of the world's oldest joke books, features a joke

June 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

If Only They Had Telephones Back Then

From our Humor Department:Time: 1614Place:  Jamestown, VirginiaHello, John?  I’m calling for John Rolfe.  John?  Good.Congratulations on

June 11, 2015 Leave a Comment

How Good Is Oral History?

From our Humor Department:Have you ever tried to listen to two different witnesses to a car accident?

May 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

Columbus and America

When he sailed from Spain in 1492 on his historic voyage, he believed the world was round like an egg.  He was wrong.  It is scrambled.When he

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