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Tied up in string

Posted on June 2, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the string ever win a race? A: It always tied! Explanation: A string is many long pieces of thread together.  Shoelaces are also a type of string.  Of course you can tie a string in a knot.  So, a string … Continue reading →

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Hamburger Race

Posted on May 30, 2014 by stfleming

Q: Why did the hamburger always lose the race? A: It could never ketchup! Explanation: Ketchup is a thick liquid made from tomatoes; Ketchup is made from tomatoes.  Many people put ketchup on their hamburgers.  To “catch up” means to get to the same … Continue reading →

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The Lettuce Wins!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why did the lettuce win the race?  A:  He was a head! Explanation: Lettuce is a green, leafy vegetable like in the picture.  When you buy lettuce you buy “a head” of lettuce.  The person who wins a race … Continue reading →

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