Fun
& Games
From "Outside Jokes" book
of wildlife cartoons
(Copyright: Betty C. Grace)
The
night before migration starts
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(Reprinted by permission
of artist)
Editor's Note:
Copies of the "Outside Jokes" book are on
sale through:
The Nature Shop, Missouri Department of Conservation
P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-018
or call toll free: 887-521-8632
Crossword
Puzzles
When you have completed the puzzles, you can
click here to find
the answers!
Puzzle
#1
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3. train
to defend self
6. far reaching
8. systematic thinking
9. changes to improve
10. type of exercises
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1.
live-saving device
2. a predicament
4. translate, explain
5. math expressions
7. scenes for gaming |
Puzzle #2
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1. complete, thorough
6. remove, get rid of
7. informal, ordinary
8. the specific one
9. groups, placement
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2.
stands for, example
3. equal to
4. elements of, parts
5. ones competing
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Puzzle
#3
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1.
gift money
4. built into
6. growth in eye
7. supported by
8. one side of issue
9. especially harmful
10. news writing job
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2.
big performance area
3. affect middle body
5. interesting details
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From
book reviews
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4.
left alone
5. unwittingly
6. aggressive defense
9. government officials
10. exact copy
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1. jumps from airplane
2. shock, surprise
3. search for answers
7. agree to be friends
8. to start once again
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Jokes
Jokes What do you call ten rabbits walking backwards?
A receding hare line!
What's the best thing to do if you find an alligator in your
bed?
Sleep somewhere else!
Why did King Kong climb to the top of the Empire State Building?
Because he was too big for
the elevator!
What vehicle is spelled the same backwards and forwards?
Racecar!
Why was the baby ant confused?
Because all his uncles were
ants!
Why has no one ever spotted a leopard in Africa?
Because the leopards are already
born with spots!
One day a man named Bob knocked on his neighbor's door. His
neighbor was an old lady who asked what the matter was. The
man replied, "I'm so sorry but I just ran over your cat and
killed it." He went on to say, "I would like to replace it."
The old lady replied, "Well, I hope you're good at catching
mice then!"
A six-year -old boy called his mother from his friend Charlie's
home and confessed he had broken a lamp when he threw a football
in their living room. "But, Mom," he said, "You don't have to
worry about buying a new one. Charlie's mother said it was irreplaceable."
Summer was over and Little Johnny returned to school. Only
two days later the teacher phoned the mother to tell her that
he was misbehaving. "Wait a minute", the mother said, "I had
Johnny with me for three months and I never called you once
when he misbehaved!"
One day Joe's mother turned to Joe's father and said, "It's
such a nice day, I think I'll take Joe to the zoo." "I wouldn't
bother," said the father. "If they want him, let them come and
get him!"
Knock, Knocks
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Doris.
Doris who?
Doris locked, that's why I had to knock!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in and you'll find out!
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Vitamin.
Vitamin who?
Vitamin for a party!
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