OT: Medicinal Black Powder

Started by kflach, November 17, 2010, 02:32:46 PM

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kflach

A tough old cowboy from South Texas counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of black powder on his oatmeal every morning.

The grandson did this religiously to the age of 103 when he died. He left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren, and...

...a 15-foot hole where the crematorium used to be.

Sorta brings a tear to your eye, don't it?

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Quote from: kflach on November 17, 2010, 02:32:46 PM

...a 15-foot hole where the crematorium used to be.

Sorta brings a tear to your eye, don't it?

Yes it does.

Not everybody is as thoughtful as he, leaving behind a new community pool.   ;)
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