Jokes

Published February 9, 2013

Q: Physics teacher: Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?

A: Student: Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything.

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Q: Teacher: Why are you late, Joseph?

A: Joseph: Because of a sign down the road.

 Teacher: What does a sign have to do with your being late?

Joseph: The sign said, “School Ahead, Go Slow!”— Compiled by The Surfer 

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