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Leave Hanging

Posted on December 4, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What happens when winter arrives?A: Autumn leaves! Explanation: In the northern hemisphere winter officially starts on December 21 (winter solstice, astronomical winter), but for many places in the north, it is already cold.  Did you know that there is more … Continue reading →

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Bear Crossing

Posted on February 15, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What do you get when you cross a bear with a forest? A: Fur trees!   Explanation: Can you imagine a tree with fur growing on it?  No, fur grows on animals, specifically, on mammals. Trees can’t grow fur, but … Continue reading →

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The Future at Hand

Posted on July 8, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why was the tree excited about the future? A: It was ready to turn over a new leaf! Explanation:  “To turn over a new leaf” means to start anew, to start again, fresh.  Someone who has had problems might turn over a … Continue reading →

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