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Prove Your Chops

Posted on June 5, 2022 by stfleming

Q: What did the angry lumberjack say to the tree? A: I have an axe to grind with you! Explanation: Lumberjacks are people who work cutting down trees so that people can use wood to make things. Many years ago, lumberjacks … Continue reading →

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Bonsai?

Posted on May 2, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What kind of tree fits in your hand? A: A palm tree! Explanation: The palm of your hand is the part that faces things you grab. It is easier to see in the picture. The palm of your hand is rather … 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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Worse Than Its Bite

Posted on May 21, 2019 by stfleming

Q: Why is a tree like a noisy dog? A: Because each has a lot of bark! Explanation: Dogs bark; barking is the noise they frequently make (some dogs bark less then others). In this case, ‘bark’ is a verb, an action. … Continue reading →

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