During the Revolutionary War, England lost the battle of Saratoga because General Howe stayed in Philadelphia...
So they lost due to "lack of no Howe"!
"Now this is the verbal part of your employment test," said the interviewer. "Can you tell me what gross aggrandized annuity means?"
"Certainly," replied the applicant. "It means I don't get the job."
Traveler: "Will this path take me to the main road?"
Stranger: "No, you will have to go by yourself."
It is bad luck to be superstitious.