Halfway between New York City and Washington DC the train's engine fell silent.
"I've got good news and bad news," the conductor announced. "The bad news is that we lost power."
The passengers groaned.
"The good news," he added, "is we weren't cruising at 30,000 feet."
On a visit to the zoo, a small 3 year old boy passes the stork exhibit and looks up at the birds intently.
As his family then moves on, he turns to his father and says, "Gee Daddy, they didn't even recognize me."
Master: That shirt looks soiled, didn't you wash it?
Servant: I did! But while i was taking it to the shop for ironing i dropped it on the ground!
Master: You will have to wash it again!
Servant: Again, Sir?
Master: I'm a stickler for cleanliness. So anything that falls on the ground has to be washed with soap and water.
Servant: I'll remember that.
The next morning...
Servant: Sir, here is your newspaper.
Master: Yes! But why is it soaking wet, You idiot?
Servant: While i was bringing it to you i dropped it on the ground.... But I remembered your instructions and washed it thoroughly with soap and water.