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    Corrupt government agencies in the US

    I agree, but I think it is not fixable due corruption in the House of Reps and the Senate. Sad Sad Sad!!!!
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    The jokes only thread....

    The German word for 'stove' is 'gootnhot'. The German word for 'Virgin' is 'gootntite'. I have several more, but the rules sat, "Only two gootns per post. (smile)
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    Wondering if any value, to old road maps

    I suspect most of us older seniors remember back in the forties and fifties, that many gas stations had racks of road maps of their state available for free. During the fifties and sixties, I made at least one long trip a year from South Texas to Minnesota for fishing. I collected many free...
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    The General Humor Thread

    Old Generals never die - - Only their Privates.
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    Buying a used repaired computer from Walmart. Good idea or not.

    Not a good idea in my mind unless a very low price. If someone had problem, are you likely to have it as well? Computers last a long time, so buy quality new and save possible frustration and maybe even money.
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    The jokes only thread....

    Andy calling 911: "Help, my friend, Frank just shot himself while we were hunting, and he is dead. What should I do?" 911: "Okay, calm down. The first thing you need to do is make sure he's dead - - -". Andy: "Okay - okay - hold on!" BANG ...
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    Word of the Day : Lagniappe

    What other languages besides French are allowed for 'Word of thee day'?
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    Question for coin collectors...about determining value

    There are many many us coins with significant value. Most Morgan dollars have more melt value than numismatic value - depending on condition. As to the 1943 copper cent - forget it. During WWII, copper was scarce an needed for the war effort, so the 1943 cents were made of steel coated in...
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    Do guys keep a jar full of coins? Is it a 'guy' thing?

    Some silver coins are valuable - check the dates before cashing them in. US silver coins (dimes, quarters, half- dollar, silver dollar) dated 1964 or below, have considerable value. The last I sold, I got nearly $9.00 for every $1.00 in silver coins. Right now, the silver market is down a...
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    Global Warming Is it true or Not?

    Chicken Little is real !
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    Global Warming Is it true or Not?

    My opinion only, I have no education on the subject, but I have been around for 88 years and lived in several area in the US, and observed. First of all, there are always records broken for heat, cold, snow, etc. all over the country, which makes it easy to confuse weather conditions which are...
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    What are your favorite........Cliches, Expressions, Adages, Mottos, Quotes, Proverbs, Idioms...

    If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can count on Paul's support. I might add that there are far too many Paul's.
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    Where are the police?

    Just my opinion, but I believe a letter to the chief of police and the mayor would do more good than complaining here.
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    The jokes only thread....

    I guess I'm a bit slow today, b/c I don't see he joke
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    Those with health issues that would like to join the Mayo Clinic Connect forum

    Thanks, looks like a good site.
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