A prisoner sentenced to death and awaiting execution asked as his last wish for a penc...

A prisoner sentenced to death and awaiting execution asked as his last wish for a pencil and paper. After writing for several minutes, the condemned man called the prison guard and asked that …

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Three sisters get married on the same day and the next day their mother asks them about the wedding night. The next day their mother asks Mary, “Ma...

Three sisters get married on the same day and the next day their mother asks them about the wedding night. The next day their mother asks Mary, “Mary, I heard you screaming last night. What happened?”

Jokes, Humour & Funny stories 🤣😹🙈😆 • 230.7K followers Jokes & funny stories on Quora - for when you need a laugh or two. :)   JJM, Curious: history, technology, critical thinking, psychology Posted May 23 Three sisters get married on the same day and the next day their mother asks them about the wedding night. The next day their mother asks Mary, “Mary, I heard you screaming last night. What happened... Read more »     JJM, Curious: history, technology, critical thinking, psychology Posted Apr 21 A series of interviews with some very candid young children. Absolutely brilliant rib-tickling responses: 1. “When you want something who do you ask first?” “Dad.” “Why dad?”... Read more »     What was a loophole that you found and exploited the hell out of? Brennan Stark, I have been around for more than 50 years. I have seen a lot Answered August 10, 2022   Free food and I still exploit this loophole to this day. It all started about 20 years ago and I've been milking it ever since. So, whenever I am hungry and feel like compan... Read more »   Read more in Jokes, Humour & Funny stories 🤣😹🙈😆

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