This was told to us as a true story, but it may be just a really funny urban legend. An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four men leaving with her car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew her handgun and s...
These comments come from "actual" test papers and essays submitted to science and health teachers by elementary thru college students and compiled at the NEA Life Sciences Symposium, Kansas. Please note that the original spelling has be...
The following question was asked in a physics degree exam at the University of Copenhagen: "Describe how to determine the height of a skyscraper with a barometer." One student replied: "You tie a long piece of string to the neck of the barome...
Does the expression, "We've always done it that way!" ring any bells? The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That is an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that is the way they b...
Caller: "I'd like to make a unanimous complaint, so don't use my name." Caller: "I'm reporting a deer on the road. I almost hit it."
Call-taker: "Is the deer alive?"
Caller: "Oh, no, it's run over. Many, many cars. Again and again, and — OH NO!!...
In a Bucharest hotel lobby:
The lift is being fixed for the day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable. In a Belgrade elevator:
To move the cabin, push button for wishing floor. If the cabin should enter more persons, each one s...
Actual Questions Asked by Banff Park Tourists at the information kiosks manned by Parks Canada staff How do the Elk know they're supposed to cross at the "Elk Crossing" signs? At what elevation does an Elk become a Moose? Tourist: "How do you...
Occasionally, airline attendants make an effort to make the in-flight safety lecture and their other announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard and/or reported: "There may be 50 ways to leave y...
Actual stories from travel agents: I had someone ask for an aisle seat on the airplane so that their hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window. A client called in inquiring about a package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info...
FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 8 years old. Hateful little dog FREE PUPPIES. 1/2 Cocker Spaniel. 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog. FREE PUPPIES. Part German Sheperd. Part stupid dog. GERMAN SHEPERD. 85 lbs. Neutered. Speaks German. Free. FOUND: DIRT...
According to a radio report, a middle school in Oregon was faced with a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press the...
We are told these are actual comments left on Forest Service comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips:
Yet another story debunked and labeled an urban legend. According to NASA radio transcipts, it never happend. When Astronaut Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, he not only gave his famous "one small step for man, one giant leap for man...
During World War Two, the Germans tried to confuse the Allies by building numerous "decoy" facilities, hoping the enemy would waste time and ammunition attacking the fake targets. One enemy decoy, built in occupied Holland, led to a tale t...
3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. I love cats ... they taste just like chicken. Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes A...
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case Iraqi Head Seeks Arms Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over Include Your Children when Baking Cookies...
Taken from Actual Resumes and Cover Letters
—Fortune Magazine "I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreasheet progroms." "Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details." "Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year." "...
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It is a good chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict. The sermon this mo...
