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Lighter Side of Eden

God asked Adam, “What’s wrong with you?” Adam answered, “I’m a little lonely, and don’t have anyone to talk to.” So, God said he was going to make Adam a companion and that it would be a woman. God said, “This person will gather food for you, and when you …

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Owens spoils Hitler’s party

Adolf Hitler at 1936 Olympics

Jesse Owens breaks records, debunks Aryan superiority.
-- By BRUCE LOWITT

The 1936 Berlin Olympics were to be Adolf Hitler's stage to validate Aryan superiority, the Nazis' belief in a master race. In three races and one long jump, American Jesse Owens, as much as anyone, laid waste that philosophy.

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An 8th Grade Education In 1895

Students studying for an exam - funny responses

This is an actual 8th Grade Final Exam given at Salina, Kansas in 1895 Grammar (Time, one hour) 1. Give nine rules for the use of Capital Letters. 2. Name the Parts of Speech and define those that have no modifications. 3. Define Verse, Stanza and Paragraph. 4. What are …

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