In Florence, a young woman, somewhat of a simpleton, was on the point of delivering a baby.
She had long been enduring acute pain, and the midwife, candle in hand, inspected her secret area, in order to ascertain if the child was coming. “Look also on the other side,” said the poor creature, “my husband hath oft taken that road.”
[This is translated from a joke book from the Middle ...
A simpleton was canvassing a wealthy neighborhood..
..looking for handyman work. He went to one house and asked if there were any jobs for him to do.
"How much to paint my porch?", asked the homeowner.
"$50," he replied.
The homeowner agreed and gave him the paint and ladders he would need. Inside the homeowners wife asked ...
It is early January of 1793. The commotion outside of the Castle of Versailles is growing louder by the minute. Louis XVI, however, is not bothered, as he is getting his new suit matched, pleated and frilled in his chambers by his favorite tailor.
"Ah yes, Poilon, superb work with the gold thread on my boot leather as per usual. And now: the silk pants with Morocco pearls."
"Y-your Majesty... I think they're breaking down the front wall."
"Nonsense! Clothe me or I shall have you beheaded!"
"Absolutely, your majesty! There...
A Lawyer Walked Into a Bank to Get a Loan...
...and a bank employee assisted him with the requirements. The employee asked, "How much are you going to borrow, sir?"
"Five thousand dollars," the lawyer said.
"And when do you intend to pay it?" the bank employee asked.
"In 30 days."
"Okay, sir, we have a standard 18% ...
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