Once upon a time two peasants attempted to pass each other,and their sledges became entangled One cried,Get out of my way;I must get to the town as quickly as possible;and the other said,You get out of my way;I must get home as quickly as
If there's a single identifiable moment when Jewish Christmasthe annual American tradition where Jews overindulge on Chinese food on December 25transitioned from kitsch into codified custom, it was during Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's 2010 conf
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it seems that often it is even more powerful if that beholder is from a different country. 人们都说情人眼里出西施,但似乎异国人往往更能欣赏你的美。 Much like how peop
A bachelor asked the computer to find him the perfect mate: ' I want a companion who is small and cute, loves water sports and enjoys group activities. Back came the answer: Marry a penguin. Notes: (1) bachelor n.单身汉(2) perfect adj.完美的(3)
There was a little girl. She lived with her mother in a hut near the forest. One day the mother got some red cloth; she took her needle and she made a red coat for the little girl. She put the coat on the little girl, and said, I shall call you Littl
Researchers have discovered that our judgements of people vary according to the company they keep and if their companion is a plain Jane or a dull Dave, they seem far more appealing. 研究人员们发现,我们对人们的判断会根据他们的同
A blonde was being interviewed by the Chief of Police for an opening in the local Police Department. The chief said that before I hire you I have to ask a few questions. Chief: First how much is 1 and 1. Blonde ElevenChief: Well I guess I will accept
A kite,which had been taken by the wind to soar above the clouds,called out to a butterfly down below in the valley.I can assure you that I can scarcely make you out.Confess now that you feel envious when you watch my so lofty flight. Envio
I asked a colleague of mine how he liked the shirt his daughter had given him as a gift. The color and the design are nice, he said. But the sleeves are three inches too long.I suggested that perhaps it was made for a much taller man. I don't think s
Scientists have identified bacterial genes that lead to antibiotic resistance, including several that can be resistant to most powerful antibiotics, in air samples from Beijing, which is frequently cloaked in heavy smog, 科学家已经在北京的空气
There's the sad story of the poor guy who was in a terrible motorcycle accident. When he came out from under the anesthetic(麻药), the doctor was leaning over him anxiously. Son, he said, I've got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is
For those of you paying attention to movie director Kevin Smith on Instagram, you know he's journeyed back to Vancouver as he prepares to helm his second episode of The Flash. After directing Season 2's The Runaway Dinosaur -- widely regarded as the
When a snail crossed the road, he was run over by a turtle. Regaining consciousness in the emergency room, he was asked what caused the accident. I really can't remember, the snail replied. You see, it all happened so fast.Notes: (1) snail n.蜗牛(2
Secret #1: Cuticle oil is a lifesaver. 秘诀1:指缘护理油是救命稻草。 When your nails look sad and you dont have time for a full manicure, cuticle oil can moisturize dry skin. Olive oil or coconut oil will also work perfectly. 指甲不好
Just as a clam came out to bask in the sun a snipe pecked at its flesh.The clam closed its shell and squeezed the snipe's beak.If it does not rain today and it does not rain tomorrow,you will be a dead clam,said the snipe.If you cannot free
Three desperately ill men met with their doctor one day to discuss their options. One was an alcoholic, one was a chain smoker, and one was a homosexual. The doctor, addressing all three of them, said, If any of you indulge in your vices (恶习)on
A Christmas survey showed that men spend more time looking for gifts for their bosses than for their wives, but women spend more time shopping for their pets than their spouses. This wouldn't happen if spouses remembered the truth. Your wife is the b