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Theft at Home?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by stfleming

Q: Why was the baseball player a bad sport? A: He stole third base and then went home! Explanation:  To be a bad sport is to not play nicely, or to not play fairly. In baseball when you “steal a base” you do … Continue reading →

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7 8 9

Posted on August 5, 2026 by stfleming

Q: Why was 6 afraid of  7? A: Because 7, 8, 9! Explanation:  If you read the numbers, it sounds like seven-eight (ate)-nine.  And if I were 6, I, too, would be afraid of seven if it is eating other … Continue reading →

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