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Let us enjoy reading this one of Birbal Stories of Birbal Returns Home. Birbal was in Persia at the invitation of the king of that country. Parties were given in his honor and rich presents were heaped on him. On the eve of his departure for home, a
The Emperor Akbar was traveling to a distant place along with some of his courtiers. It was a hot day and the emperor was tiring of the journey. Cant anybody shorten this road for me? he asked, querulously. I can, said Birbal. The other courtiers loo
One day the Emperor Akbar startled his courtiers with a strange question. If somebody pulled my whiskers what sort of punishment should be given to him? he asked. He should be flogged! said one courtier. He should be hanged! said another. He should b
Birbal arrived late for a function and the emperor was displeased. My child was crying and I had to placate him, explained the courtier. Does it take so long to calm down a child? asked the emperor. It appears you know nothing about child rearing. No
A farmer and his neighbor once went to Emperor Akbar's court with a complaint. Your Majesty, I bought a well from him, said the farmer pointing to his neighbor, and now he wants me to pay for the water. That's right, your Majesty, said the neighbor.
One day Akbar and Birbal were riding through the countryside and they happened to pass by a cabbage patch. Cabbages are such delightful vegetables! said Akbar. I just love cabbage. The cabbage is king of vegetables! said Birbal. A few weeks later the
One fine morning, a minister from Emperor Akbar's court had gathered in the assembly hall. He informed the Emperor that all his valuables had been stolen by a thief the previous night. Akbar was shocked to hear this because the place where that minis
One day Akbar asked his courtiers if they could tell him the difference between truth and falsehood in three words or less. The courtiers looked at one another in bewilderment. What about you, Birbal? asked the emperor. I'm surprised that you too are
A: I have never seen so many flavors of ice cream in one place! B: There certainly are a lot. Can you choose a favorite? A: Vanilla with toppings is my favorite. B: Is there anything as good as a hot fudge sundae? A: No way! B: I don't like ice cream
A: There are so many flavors of ice cream to choose from! B: Yes, there must be about a hundred. Do you have a favorite? A: I love fruit flavored ices the best. B: Yes, fresh fruit flavored is the best ever. A: What is your least favorite ice cream?
A: Whoa, look at all those ice cream choices! B: Yes, that is a lot of choices. What is your favorite? A: I love anything with chocolate the best. B: I like chocolate myself. A: Is there any kind of ice cream you don't like? B: I really don't like an
He lived in a nursing home. I dont have anything to do, he told the nurse. Why dont you watch TV? she asked. I hate watching TV. TV is nothing but reruns, he said. Why dont you play chess? she asked. I hate playing chess, he said. I always lose. Why
1. I like fruit. What kind? Oranges and bananas 2. Helen likes sports. What kind of sports? Football and tennis. 3. Ms. Cramer doesn't like coffee. Really? Does she like tea? Yes, she does. 4. Tony does not like action movies. Oh. What kind does he l
[00:08.05]Igor Sikorsky left Russia at the start of the revolution in 1917. [00:15.54]He stayed for a while in Britain and France. [00:19.54]Then he went to the United States. [00:22.62]He arrived with little money and no real chances for work. [00:2
Todd: OK, Keith, I'm going to ask you about preferences. Keith: OK. Todd: Which do you prefer, dogs or cats? Keith: Dogs. Todd: Because? Keith: Well, because they're actually friendly animals. Cats are kind of aloof. Todd: Which do you prefer, summer
Todd: Hello, Keith. Keith: Hello, Todd. Todd: Hey, Keith, what is your favorite food? Keith: My favorite food? Well in Japan it's probably sushi. Todd: OK, how often do you have sushi? Keith: Wow, probably at least two times a week. Todd: OK. What is
China's National Meteorological Center has issued an orange alert for Typhoon Soulik, as the super-typhoon moves across Taiwan. The typhoon is now moving toward waters east of Taiwan, packing winds of 173-kilometers per hour. It is expected to land o
EXPLORATIONS -March 27, 2002: Igor Sikorsky By Marilyn Rice Christiano ANNCR: Now, the VOA Special English program, EXPLORATIONS. Today Shirley Griffith and Steve Ember tell about Igor Sikorsky. He wa
Brewing 酿酒业 Heady discoveries 令人陶醉的发现 The yeast that gave rise to lager is tracked down to South America 生产拉格(或贮陈)啤酒的酵母可追溯到南美 Aug 27th 2011 | from the print edition The Patagonian connection
节奏布鲁斯:Massari - Heart and soul (Rohe bein ede 相关介绍 :Massari,原名:Sari Abboud。1980年12月10日出生于黎巴嫩在加拿大长大。29岁的Massari已经有两张专辑在手,很特别之处在于他拥有一副倾向女性