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Friday, July 15, 2022

Editor's Pick

 

Facts:


PJ of the day:

A MAN GOES TO A FUNERAL AND ASKS THE WIDOW, “MIND IF I SAY A WORD?”

She says, “Please do.”

The man clears his throat and says, “Bargain.”

The widow replies, “Thanks that means a great deal.”


Links to explore:

https://www.facebook.com/praveenmohanfans/videos/343663313340609/

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8SFBFeVrK9w&feature=youtu.be



City Nicknames

 

The City That Never Stops – Tel Aviv

This cosmopolitan city on Israel's coast is as lively as it gets, with a buzzing nightlife and a dynamic atmosphere. These characteristics earned Tel Aviv the nickname of The City That Never Stops.

 

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Editor's Pick

 Fun Fact of the day:


PJ of the day:

WHY DID THE BLACKSMITH GO TO JAIL?

For forgery.


Links to explore:

https://swarajyamag.com/context/rising-influence-india-gets-28-per-cent-approval-rate-globally-in-pew-research-poll

 

https://mediachomp.com/crazy-eye-brain-hacks-you-are-a-time-traveler/

City Nicknames

 

The City of 72 Nations – Tehran

The Iranian capital has attracted numerous immigrants over the years. From Persians, to Turks, and Mazanderanis, the city is a melting pot of different ethnicities to this day.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Editor's Pick

 

Fact of the day:


Links to explore:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/man-sues-learning-app-for-poor-service-gets-99k-refund-30k-compensation/articleshow/92758055.cms

WHY DID THE PROGRAMMER QUIT HIS JOB?

Because he didn’t get arrays.

City Nicknames

 

The Capital of the Alps – Grenoble

It's not hard to see why this French city was given this nickname: Grenoble's close proximity with the European mountain range makes it an obvious choice.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Editor's Pick

 

Fun Fact:


Links to explore:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-asia-62105967

PJ of the day:

HUSBAND: “SCIENTISTS HAVE FOUND THAT MEN SAY ABOUT 10,000 WORDS A DAY, WHILE WOMEN SAY ABOUT 20,000…”

Wife (shouts from the kitchen): “It’s because we have to repeat everything twice to you blockheads!”

Husband: “What?”



City Nicknames

 

The Big D – Dallas

Everything is bigger in Texas, and of course this includes Dallas. The nickname dates back to a 1950s musical that popularized "Big D" with a song by Bing Crosby. Dallas Morning News writer Paul Crume also called his column 'Big D.'