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Where did the name "Turks and Caicos" come from?

Someone couldn't pronounce "turquoise".

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Why did it often rain when Bill was thinking with deep concentration?

Because he was brainstorming.

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Which fruits pair well with Chinese food?

Mandarin oranges or pears.

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Why is a Phillips-head screwdriver so popular?

People see it as a plus.

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When Mark heard his friend say 'I saw her in this dress', why did he get alarmed?

He thought he said, 'I saw her in distress'.

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What do you call a scientist whose funding got taken away?

A mad scientist.

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When the wind blew the large plastic cans all over, why did they change to steel cans?

When it's windy, steel cans still can be still cans.

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How did the world react to Edison's invention of the electric light bulb?

They thought it was a brilliant idea.

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Why did Sam look online for a site that sold scratch?

He wanted to build things from scratch.

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What is happening here?

He's checking his bill for web service.

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How did Irving's family react when he wanted to be called Izzy?

They found it unnerving.

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How did David feel about praying in a talis?

It was a fringe benefit.

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