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Lost in Keyboard?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by stfleming

Q: What is an astronaut’s favorite key on a keyboard? A: Space! Explanation:  Are you familiar with a computer keyboard?  Here is a picture.  The long key at the bottom is called the space bar or the space key.  Of course it is … Continue reading →

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All Decked Out

Posted on March 7, 2016 by stfleming

Q: Why couldn’t the pirate play cards? A: Because he was sitting on the deck! Explanation:  The flat part of sail boat (or pirate ship!) where you stand is called the deck.  A group of playing cards is called a … Continue reading →

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Your Future is Very Clear

Posted on February 29, 2016 by stfleming

Q: What kind of cookies make you rich? A: Fortune cookies! Explanation: If you have a lot of money you have a fortune.  The cookies that they give you in Chinese restaurants are called fortune cookies. This joke is funny because it … Continue reading →

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Dread Knight

Posted on February 25, 2016 by stfleming

Q: What bug do knights hate? A: Dragonflies! Explanation: Bugs are insects.  A knight (sounds like night) is a soldier for a king or queen.  They often wore armor or a coat of mail and rode on horses.  In stories, knights sometimes fight … Continue reading →

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Rain in your Brain

Posted on February 15, 2016 by stfleming

Q: Why was there thunder and lightning in the lab? A: The scientists were brainstorming! Explanation: I love a good thunderstorm!  Especially if I am safe inside.  A brainstorm is not a real storm but a way to gather ideas … Continue reading →

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Tools for Fools?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by stfleming

Q: What tool can you use to cut water? A: A sea-saw! Explanation: To understand this joke you must first know what a seesaw is.  A seesaw is a toy/ game/ ride that you might see on a playground where children play … Continue reading →

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February Cannot

Posted on February 2, 2016 by stfleming

Q: Can February March? A: No, but April May! Explanation: Happy Groundhog’s Day! Or Groundhog Day?  Hmmm… The above joke plays with the months and the double meaning of some of the words. “To march” means to walk with a regular pace … Continue reading →

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Winter Ride

Posted on December 25, 2015 by stfleming

Q: How does a snowman get around? A: He rides an icicle! Explanation: Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate! “To get around” means “to move” or “to travel.” An icicle is a piece of ice that forms when dripping water … Continue reading →

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Rappin’ Wrapper?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What do you call an elf who sings? A: A wrapper! Explanation: In this joke, elves are Santa Claus’ helpers.  They are the ones who make the toys and wrap them so that Santa can deliver the toys on Christmas Eve. … Continue reading →

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Workout Yeti

Posted on December 17, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What do you call a snowman with six-pack abs? A: The Abdominal Snowman! Explanation: Let’s start with six-pack abs: six-pack abs are stomach muscles that are well formed and strong.  To get six-pack abs you need to do a lot of exercise.  (By … Continue reading →

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