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Thumbing your nose – two practical jokes

by admin21.06.20172011/111 Comment on Thumbing your nose – two practical jokes

Thumbing your nose - two practical jokes
 To thumb your nose at someone is a slightly 
milder version of giving them the middle finger

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The theory of practical joking – its relevance to physics

by admin06.06.20172010/03Leave a Comment on The theory of practical joking – its relevance to physics

The theory of practical joking - its relevance to physicsA countermeasure system of chaff cartridges and infrared flares  is used by a C-130J Hercules Tactical Transport Aircraft
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The practical joker Hop-Frog, a revenge by Edgar Allen Poe

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The practical joker Hop-Frog, a revenge by Edgar Allen PoeMichael J. Anderson starred in Julie Taymor’s 1992 short film Fool’s Fire based on Hop-Frog
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The amazing 1967 UFO practical joke hoax

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The amazing 1967 UFO practical joke hoaxIt was an "obviously very successful practical joke" that mobilized England’s air defense system. Continue reading “The amazing 1967 UFO practical joke hoax”

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Practical jokes in baseball

by admin29.09.20152011/08Leave a Comment on Practical jokes in baseball

Practical jokes in baseball
One classic baseball prank involves an orange. Continue reading “Practical jokes in baseball”

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Hernia exams revealed to be a practical joke

by admin20.10.20142013/101 Comment on Hernia exams revealed to be a practical joke

Hernia exams revealed to be a practical joke
Doctors couldn’t keep the secret any longer.

Here’s some breaking news:

TORONTO – The Canadian Medical Association announced today that the procedure of twisting a man’s scrotum and asking him to turn his head and cough is a longstanding prank. Continue reading “Hernia exams revealed to be a practical joke”

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Deceived by the story of a practical joke

by admin02.04.20142013/10Leave a Comment on Deceived by the story of a practical joke

Deceived by the story of a practical joke
A photo of Jeff in the first grade.

In this post from a blog called "It’s Not All Bad…", a mom writes about the jokes played by her son. Continue reading “Deceived by the story of a practical joke”

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A poop and fart practical joke story, from 1515

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A poop and fart practical joke story, from 1515Modern culture did not invent this type of humor
The following is based on one of the tales of Till Eulenspiegel, a German trickster character. Continue reading “A poop and fart practical joke story, from 1515”

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An honest practical joke – the viral video

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An honest practical joke - the viral video
Little did Han know that returning the lost glasses 
would begin an inexplicable chain of events. Continue reading “An honest practical joke – the viral video”

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