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Obituary in the NY Times

At first she was puzzled as she started reading this obituary in the paper.  But what followed was genius.

An obituary printed in the New York Times…

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:

• Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
• Why the early bird gets the worm;
• Life isn't always fair;
• And maybe it was my fault.

 

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

 

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

 

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

 

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

 

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

 

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

 

Common Sense was preceded in death,

• by his parents, Truth and Trust,
• by his wife, Discretion,
• by his daughter, Responsibility,
• and by his son, Reason.

 

He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;

• I Know My Rights
• I Want It Now
• Someone Else Is To Blame
• I'm A Victim
• Pay me for Doing Nothing

 

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

 

I removed the jpg and manually typed this in as I had several emails letting me know that it was extremely blurry and difficult to read.  Hope this helps.

Ridiculous Status Updates

15 Ridiculous Status Updates That Should Have Never Been Posted
We have to share this world with billions of other people and not all of them are going to achieve the same status as others. That is especially true when it comes to status updates, and you will be amazed with what some people are posting to twitter, Facebook and to their friends via text message.

When you see the following 15 status updates, you may just be concerned about the future of mankind. Some of them are a problem with spellcheck but others are just a problem with a lack of knowledge. Not only are they going to make you laugh, they will make you feel a lot smarter as well.

1. Seems perfectly logical

 

2. Maybe you should talk to Barry



3. Okay then



4. A mathematical genius

 
 
 
 
 
 
 









5. Do you even remember the 90s?



6. What are they?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







7. Time to surrender your license



8. Doesn’t sound appetizing

 
 
 
 







9. RIP to your hair


10. They might judge your spelling

 
 
 
 







11. You should call tech support


12. Uh, yeah

 
 
 
 
 
 







13. Don’t forget your map

 


14. What an amazing resemblance

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 











15. 4th

 

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Go Back to Grade School

I had a roommate in college, very smart, that was studying biology.

One day I was in the kitchen eating a handful of nuts.

She asked why and I said something like 'Well I was craving protein as a snack, but we didn't have any cheese.'


She gave me the strangest look and was like, 'No....protein is only in meat like chicken and beef. It's not in nuts, it's not in cheese. Cheese is dairy. Nuts are...well nuts.'

I tried to convince her, but she was adamant that protein was only animal meats.

This still confuses and bothers me to this day. How does she think vegans and vegetarians get protein?  (Source)

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A guy found out there were sanitary waste bins in the women's bathrooms for disposing of tampons etc., and he said 'ewww, why can't you just do that at home?'

I had to explain that women can't switch menstruation on and off at will.

Also he is a medical student!   (Source)

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I occasionally have to sit with a college science student the first day of lab and show them how to use a ruler.

Once had a student who was shocked to learn that 'The Sun is a star?!?!? Wait, does that mean there are other Suns somewhere?'

They also got a rather incredulous look on their face when I talked about the Moon revolving around the Earth, seasonality, etc.

They seemed to be operating on a pre-Copernican or folklore version of astronomy.   (Source)

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My old college roommate woke up me up one morning to ask if you had to flip bacon.

I had to get out of bed to show him how.

No self-respecting southerner should ever have to ask how to make bacon!!!!!    (Source)

Grocery Store

 

Bridges

 

If you wish to experience the breathtaking panoramas of the mountainous Ai-Petri region on the southeastern coast of Crimea, you must first brave the wooden bridges that tower over vast ravines.

 

Stomach-jolting: You have to have nerves of steel to risk death or serious injury when you take on one of the world's most dangerous trails - Mount Hua in China. It features stomach-churning drops, vertical ascents, steep staircases and narrow walkways, with only a small chain to cling onto.

One way of getting across the Hunza River in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan is by the rickety Hussaini bridge, which consists of various pieces of wood strapped horizontally.

 

A long way to go: Trift Bridge in Switzerland is the longest pedestrian-only suspension bridge in the Alps at 557 feet in length.

 

The Titlis Cliff Walk in Switzerland hangs 9842 ft above sea level and offers mountainous views - and sweaty palms - for those willing to travel across it.

Travellers' biggest fears were realised last week when a tourist dropped a mug on a glass walkway on the Yuntai Mountain, Henan Province, causing the floor to shatter. The attraction opened in September and has now been closed for repairs.

 

Completed in 2004, the Langkawi Sky Bridge is built on top of the Machinchang mountain in Malaysia and hangs at about 328 ft above the ground. The walkway can accommodate up to 250 people at the same time and swings out over the landscape to give visitors a unique look at the landscape.

 

There are three vine bridges in Shikoku, the smallest of Japans four main islands, which are constructed using slats of wood placed between 7 and 12 inches apart, secured in place with two single vines – not recommended for those who prefer solid ground.

 

Suspended above the massive and foreboding ravines in Daedunsan Provincial Park in South Korea, the visitor bridges and ladder-like walkways make for an adreneline-filled experience.

 

While it may look like one of the more secure bridges in the collection, the Millau Viaduct in France is so high it is often above the clouds. In fact at its highest point, the bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower.

 

Hold on tight: Visitors can journey through the jagged needle-like pinnacles of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park via wooden bridges with little support each side.

 

You won't want to stumble while walking across the Devil's Bridge in Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness Area outside Sedona, Arizona, which has sheer drops either side of its arched structure.

 

If you want to experience the rocky St. Gervasio gorges in Piedmont, Italy, one way is to go through it - via the tiny Tibetan bridge.

Don't look down: The Royal Gorge Suspension bridge in Colorado is Americas highest suspension bridge at 1,053 feet above ground.

 

Spanning nearly a miles across the Taungthaman Lake in Myanmar, the U-Bein Bridge is a rickety platform made of teakwood. The bridge is held together on both sides with 1,086 pillars that come up out of the water, and it looks like it could do with some extra support in places.

 

If you are heavy footed, you may wish to find an alternative way across the rivers in Vietnam. Monkey bridges include one giant log for your feet, and another smaller one for your hands.

 

Originally the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in Northern Ireland only had one handrail. Thankfully today there are more robust safety features in place, but it is still a scary experience for those who gaze down on the rocks below.

 

The Qeswachaka Bridge in Peru is an Inca rope bridge placed over canyons, gorges and rivers and is a handwoven bridge made out of a local grass called Qoya. Every year local villagers make the bridge, before it deteriorates through wear and tear.

 

This viewing platform at the Aiguille Du Midi mountain in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc more than earns its place on the list with its terrifying 9,200ft drop.

 
Have you traveled across any of these bridges?  If not, would you travel across any of them?

Facebook Posts

Have shared a few of these before but others are new to me.  All of them cause me to really fear for the human race! 

 

 

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