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WHY DON'T THE CHINESE HAVE TELEPHONE BOOKS?
BECAUSE THEY HAVE SO MANY WINGS AND WONGS THEY'RE
AFRAID THEY WILL WING THE WONG NUMBER
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-16-1965
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WHY DO THE INDIANS WEAR FEATHERS?
THEY DO IT TO KEEP THEIR WIG WARM
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
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IF A MAN CROSSED THE OCEAN TWICE WITHOUT TAKING A BATH,
WHAT WOULD YOU CALL HIM?
A DIRTY DOUBLE-CROSSER
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
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WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?
TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-17-1965
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WHAT DO GHOSTS EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
GHOST TOASTIES
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): BRAND NAME ; PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
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WHAT TIME IS IT WHEN AN ELEPHANT SITS ON YOUR FENCE?
TIME TO GET A NEW FENCE
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
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WHAT DO DUCKS DO WHEN THEY FLY UPSIDE DOWN?
THEY QUACK UP
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): AIRPLANE LINGO ; BIRDS PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT DID ONE CANDLE SAY TO ANOTHER?
ARE WE GOING OUT TONIGHT?
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
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WHAT DID THE SALAD SAY TO THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR?
CLOSE THE DOOR I'M DRESSING.
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-17-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT BUILDING HAS THE MOST STORIES?
A LIBRARY
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
RIDDLE
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CHICKEN THAT GOT RUN OVER BY THE LAWNMOWER?
HE BECAME SHREADED TWEAT
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-17-1965
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WHAT TIME IS IT WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES THIRTEEN?
TIME TO GET IT FIXED
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT IS BLACK AND BLUE AND GOES DING-DONG?
A BEAT UP AVON LADY RINGING THE DOORBELL.
Data entry tech comment: AVON LADIES SELL COSMETICS DIRECTLY TO HOMES.
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): COLOR ; COMMERCIAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO RAISE STRAWBERRIES?
WITH A SPOON
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
RIDDLE
WHAT IS THE SMALLEST ROOM IN THE WORLD?
A MUSHROOM
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): VEGETABLE
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
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WHAT'S BLACK WITH GREEN FURRY LEGS AND ORANGE DOTS?
I DON'T KNOW, WHAT IS IT?
I DON'T KNOW EITHER BUT IT'S CRAWLING ON YOUR BACK.
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): COLOR
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-15-1965
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WHAT'S WHITE, HAS ONE HORN AND GIVES MILK?
A MILK TRUCK
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): ANIMAL
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
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WHAT IS THE BIGGEST BOW IN THE WORLD?
A RAINBOW
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-16-1965
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MRS. TISH: YOUR FLOOR IS SO CLEAN. WHAT DO YOU USE?
MRS. TOSH: I FIND MY HUSBAND THE BEST.
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote |
Date learned: 11-17-1965
I MET A MAN ON THE WAY TO THE STORE. HE SAID HE
DIDN'T HAVE A BIT ALL WEEK--SO I BIT HIM.
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote |
Date learned: 11-18-1965