[Not just ONE bad pun or word play, but several for the new year!]
When a thief steals a calendar he should get twelve months.
Police were called to a day care where a three-year-old was resisting a
rest.
If one takes corn illegally from a garden. should you be charged with
stealing or simply stalking.
The short fortune teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at
large.
A thief fell and broke his leg in wet cement. He became a hardened criminal.
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ANSWERS to “Last Year” quiz
1a LAST YEAR a US President had facial hair? 1913
1b What political position did that President later hold? William Howard
Taft also served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
2a LAST YEAR that Tug of War was an Olympic sport? 1920
2b What nation won the Gold Medal? Great Britain (Netherlands won silver and
host Belgium won bronze)
3a LAST YEAR Western Union sent a telegram? 2006
3b When did Western Union start operations? 1851
4a LAST YEAR Oldsmobile produced automobiles? 2004
4b What was the model of the final vehicle? Alero
5a LAST YEAR England had a king? 1952
5b What was his name? George VI (or “Bertie”)
6a LAST YEAR Peanuts new comic strips were produced? 2000
6b How long did creator Charles Schulz live after his last comic was
published? He died one day before the final original Peanuts strip ran
7a LAST YEAR a major US Presidential candidate wore a moustache? 1948
7b Who was that losing major political party candidate? Thomas Dewey
8a LAST YEAR a survivor of the Titanic remained alive? 2008
8b How old was she when that famous vessel sank? Barbara West (died Oct
2007) and Millvina Dean were both infants and only she is still alive (to my
knowledge)
9a LAST YEAR of Roberto Clemente (Baseball Hall of Fame) career? 1972
9b Where was he flying to on the day he crashed (Dec 31st)? Nicaragua with
relief supplies for earthquake victims
10a LAST YEAR the best TV sitcom M*A*S*H was produced? 1983
10b What was the name of the final episode? “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen”
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Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given