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Sherlock &
Watson
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went
on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine
they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours
later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend.
"Watson, look up at the sky
and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see
millions and millions of stars."
"What does that tell you?"
says Holmes. Watson pondered for a minute.
"Astronomically, it tells me
that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions
of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo.
Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter
past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful
and that we're small and insignificant. Meteorologically,
I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What
does it tell you, Holmes?"
Holmes was silent for a minute,
then spoke. "Watson, you idiot. Some scoundrel has stolen
our tent."
If you have
three quarters, four dimes, and four pennies, you have not
only $1.19 in change but also have the largest amount of money
in coins without being able to make exact change for a dollar.
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