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| William Randolph
A politician will do anything to keep his job - even become a patriot.
| Philosophy |
| 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
| Bible |
| A bank robber pulls out gun points...
A bank robber pulls out gun points it at the teller, and says, "Give me all the money or you're geography!" The puzzled teller replies, "Did you mean to say 'or you're history?'" The robber says, "Don't change the subject!"
| Humor |
| April 19th, 1974
On this day in 1974: Oriole Al Bumbry hits an inside-the-park HR against NY Yankees
| Sports Facts |
| Gary Hart
I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot.
| Philosophy |
| Ephesians 2:19
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,
| Bible |
| Teacher: "Answer this math problem: if your...
Teacher: "Answer this math problem: if your father earns $500 a week and gives half to your mother. What will he have?"
Student: "A heart attack."
| Humor |
| April 18th, 1977
On this day in 1977: 81st Boston Marathon: Jerome Drayton of Canada 1st man in 2:14:46 and Miki Gorman of United States 1st woman in 2:48:33
| Sports Facts |
| Will Rogers
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
| Philosophy |
| Exodus 20:1-26
And God spoke all these words, saying, "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. "You shall have no other gods before me. "You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that ...
| Bible |
| Why did the school...
Q: Why did the school kids eat their homework?
A: Because their teacher told them it was a piece of cake.
| Humor |
| April 17th, 1966
On this day in 1966: 100th international soccer match between Netherlands-Belgium (3-1)
| Sports Facts |
| Alexis de Tocqueville
There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle.
| Philosophy |
| Matthew 12:46-50
While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. But he replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he ...
| Bible |
| The teacher of the earth science class...
The teacher of the earth science class was lecturing on map reading. After explaining about latitude, longitude, degrees, and minutes, the teacher asked, "Suppose I asked you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees, four minutes north latitude and 45 degrees, 15 ...
| Humor |
| April 16th, 1991
On this day in 1991: St Louis Blues becomes 8th NHL team in Play-off to come back from a 3-1 deficit as they beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in game 7
| Sports Facts |
| William E. Simon
Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote.
| Philosophy |
| Luke 14:28
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?
| Bible |
| A teacher asks a student, "Are you...
A teacher asks a student, "Are you ignorant or just apathetic?" The kid answers, "I don't know and I don't care."
| Humor |
| April 15th, 1968
On this day in 1968: Houston Astros beat NY Mets, 1-0, in 24 innings
| Sports Facts |
| Caskie Stinnett
A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.
| Philosophy |
| Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
| Bible |
| What do elves...
Q: What do elves learn in school?
A: The Elfabet.
| Humor |
| April 14th, 1960
On this day in 1960: Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens sweep Toronto Maple Leafs in 4 games
| Sports Facts |
| Thomas Paine
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
| Philosophy |