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Spring Ahead, Fall Back
Q: Why did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall? A: He wanted to make up for a lousy summer! Explanation: In my neck of the woods, summer has turned to fall. Humpty Dumpty is a character from Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. … Continue reading
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Lemonade, anyone?
Q: Where did the baseball keep its lemonade? A: In the pitcher! Explanation: It is the end of summer, the end days of baseball and lemonade. School starts tomorrow (and as a teacher I love that!). The word pitcher has two meanings: a … Continue reading
Wet Melon!
Q: What do you call a wet fruit? A: A watermelon! Explanation: “Wet” is something that is liquid or has liquid on or in it. For example, a towel gets wet when you use it to soak up water; the street … Continue reading