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Cloning

Scientists in China have recently performed the first successful cloning of a human being.

Unfortunately, the DNA donor for the cloning had Turrets Syndrome. As a result, the clone exhibited the same characteristic swearing tendencies as the donor.

The lead scientist for the project recently admitted taking the clone to the roof of the science facility and pushing him to his death. This, due to the incessant profanity which the new clone used.

The scientist has been charged with making an obscene clone fall.

Submitted by Trevor Gould.

 Sherlock and Watson

Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine they lay down in their tent for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend awake.

"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."

Watson replied, "I see millions and millions of stars."

"What does that tell you?" Holmes questioned.

Watson pondered for a minute.

"Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Logically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Astrologically, I observe Saturn is in Leo. Theologically, I can see that God is all-powerful and that we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow".

"Is that all?", Holmes asked.

"Yes." Watson replied. "Why, am I missing something?".

Holmes was quiet for a moment, then spoke:

"Watson, someone has stolen the #@$!!?... tent."

Submitted by Eric Brindeau


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