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Sept. __, 1776: During the Revolutionary War, Capt. ____________, 21,was hanged as a spy by the British in New York.

Where can you find an ocean without any water?

Jim Finks, New Orleans Saints G.M., when asked after a loss what he thought of
the refs: "I'm not allowed to comment on lousy officiating." (1986)

Sept. --, 1970: Rock star, ________ died in London at the age __.

What English word has three consecutive double letters?

The first naval engagement of the Civil War took place as the _________ attacked and sank the Confederate private schooner _________ off _______, Fla.

Five youngsters entered a contest to guess how many marbles were in a bowl.  Alice guessed 45, Betty guessed 39, Chuck guessed 49, Dan guessed 50, and Ed guessed 47.  One was off by 6, one by 5, one by 2, and one by 4. One was right.

A young couple invited their elderly preacher for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their son what they were having.

"Goat," the little boy replied.

"Goat?" replied the startled man of the cloth, "Are you sure about that?"

"Yep," said the youngster. "I heard Dad say to Mom, 'Today is just as good as any to have the old goat for dinner.'"

Sept. --,1777: During the American Revolution, forces under Gen. George Washington were defeated by the British in the Battle of ______.

A dietitian was once addressing a large audience in Chicago. "The material we
put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years
ago.

Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese
food is loaded with MSG. Vegetables can be disastrous, and none of us realizes
the long-term harm caused by the germs in our drinking water.

But there
is one thing that is the most dangerous of all and we all have, or will, eat it.
Can anyone here tell me what food it is that causes the most grief and suffering
for years after eating it?"

A 75-year-old man in the front row stood up
and said, "Wedding cake"

Three lives have I. Gentle enough to soothe the skin. Light enough to caress the sky. Hard enough to crack rocks.What am I?

Sept. 8, 1504: __________'s towering marble statue of ______ was unveiled to the public in ______ Italy.

There was a farmer who was very protective of his daughters. Before every date, he would meet the young man at the porch with his shotgun, and if he didn't measure up, he'd make sure they left.

One day all three of his daughters were going out on the same night. The first young man drove up and approached the porch.

"Hi, my name is Joe, I'm here to get Flo, we're going to the show, is she ready to go?" The farmer liked this guy, and let him leave with his daughter.

Shortly, the next guy drove up and approached the porch. "Hi, my name is Freddy, I'm here to get Betty, we're going for spaghetti, is she ready?" The farmer liked this guy too, and let him leave with his second daughter.

Soon the third guy drove up and approached the porch. "Hi, my name is Chuck..." and the farmer shot him.

How many sides has a circle?