The Mammoth Books of Really Silly Jokes 14
Why were the early days of history called the Dark Ages? Because there were so many knights. What was Camelot? A place where people parked their camels. Mother: Why aren’t you doing very well in history? Son: Because the teacher keeps asking about things that happened before I was born. What was King Arthur’s favourite game? Knights and crosses. What kind of lighting did Noah use for the ark? Floodlighting. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? At the bottom. Did they play tennis in ancient Egypt? Yes, the Bible tells how Joseph served in Pharaoh’s court. Teacher: What came after the Bronze Age and the Stone Age? Pupil: The sausage. First boy: I wish I had been born a thousand years ago. Second boy: Why is that? First boy: Just think of all the history that I wouldn’t have to learn. What did 1286BC inscribed on the mummy’s tomb mean? The registration of the car that ran him over. What has sharp claws, a shell and tried to conquer England in the 16th century? The Spanish Armadillo. Who succeeded …
