Questing with Questions #2

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

Here are some little known facts to feast your minds, my fellow fact junkies! 

Quite interesting to come up with your own answers to compare it to the articles as linked after each question.

1) How did the money box become a piggy bank?
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/revealed-the-true-origin-of-the-piggy-bank-2012-6?r=US&IR=T

2) Did Jerusalem Artichokes come from Jerusalem?
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/jerusalem-artichoke

3) Did "May the Fourth Be with You" of Star Wars originate from "May the 4th be with you, Maggie" addressed to Margaret Thatcher?
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-star-wars-day-may-4/

Although the answers may not give you rip roaring belly laughs, at least they may put a smile on your face.

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DL

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I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.
--Woody Allen

Questing with Questions #1

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

Things I wonder about kids' fiction:

* Ugly Duckling: 

How did the swan egg get in a duck's nest?

* Humpty Dumpty:

Were there witnesses who saw how Humpty fell? 

(Maybe a baby chick hatched from him and walked away.)

* As I Was Going to St. Ives:

How many were there who left St. Ives?

* Rock a Bye Baby:

a.)Since it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know it is wrong to put a baby and cradle on the treetop, what is the point?

b.)Why put horror ideas into babies with this lullaby?

* Disney's Frozen:

a.)Did anyone wonder if Queen Elsa finally added furniture to her ice castle?

b.)I didn't see a bed in the ice castle. Does she sleep standing up? 
(Rowan Atkinson's character --in Rat Race movie-- did.)

It must be interesting to get answers to these questions. 

May I know yours?  

(You are welcome to write them at the CONTACT FORM to the right column of this blog. Please begin your message with QWQ #1)

Thanks.

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DL

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I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.
--Woody Allen

DL's Joke Writing Delight #10

Why did the fool give a box of Tic Tacs to the cashier?

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Because he's sending his pay-mints.


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DL

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"He who laughs last ... just didn't get the joke."

--Carroll Bryant

DL's Joke Writing Delight #9

What fattens a teenager?

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Drinking too much Oval-teen. (Ovaltine)



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DL

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"He who laughs last ... just didn't get the joke."

--Carroll Bryant

DL's Joke Writing Delight #8

How does Walt Disney print his name?

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With a D-sign. (design)



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DL

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"He who laughs last ... just didn't get the joke."

--Carroll Bryant

DL's Joke Writing Delight #7

What do you do in a party with a strictly Chuck Taylor shoes dress code?

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Have a Converse-ation. (conversation)



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DL

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"He who laughs last ... just didn't get the joke."

--Carroll Bryant

DL's Joke Writing Delight #6

What song do some Arabian leaders dance to?

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"Sheik, Rattle, and Roll" 
(shake)



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DL

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"He who laughs last ... just didn't get the joke."

--Carroll Bryant