Tickle Your Funny Bone
They say this is the best medicine.
What is laughter? It can help reduce stress, combat depression, and boost the immune system. It’s also contagious. Smiling has similar benefits.
After a long winter, we awaken to the sound of these worm catchers singing.
What are birds?
The Arizona Cardinals retired No. 40, the number for this Army enlistee who was killed in action during the Afghanistan War in 2004.
Who is Pat Tilman? He was killed by friendly fire, but the exact circumstances are unknown.
During the 1970s, we were urged to eat only this part of the egg.
What are whites? That was because it was believed that the cholesterol in egg yolks affected blood cholesterol levels. However, since 2015, U.S. dietary guidelines have removed the limit on cholesterol. The Mayo Clinic says, “The effect of egg consumption on blood cholesterol is minimal when compared with the effect of trans fats and saturated fats.” Still, if your doctor advises you not to eat egg yolks, it’s best to take that advice.
Born April 28, 1950, this car-collecting talk show host succeeded Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show.
Who is Jay Leno? He has an impressive collection of antique cars and motorcycles and hosted a show called Jay Leno’s Garage in 2015.
Merriam-Webster describes this type of laugh that refers to a body part as “a deep, hearty laugh.”
What is belly? When you laugh until your sides hurt, it’s a belly laugh.
We put up with these to enjoy May flowers.
What are April showers? The saying is, “March winds and April showers bring May flowers.” While April is rainy, June is the wettest month in the United States. The saying originated in England.
This retired L.A. Lakers player wore retired No. 32. He left the Lakers in 1992, made a brief comeback during the 1996 season before retiring, and later became president of basketball operations for the team.
Who is Magic Johnson? In 1991, Johnson announced he had tested positive for HIV.
Eggshell color has this effect on nutrition.
What is none? The color of a chicken’s eggs is solely dependent on genetics. Did you know you can predict the color of an egg based on the color of the chicken’s earlobes? White-lobed chickens lay white eggs. Generally, brown eggs come from chickens with red or brown earlobes.
Born April 29, 1954, this comedian starred with a cast of wacky characters in the eponymous hit TV sitcom that was dubbed “the show about nothing.”
Who is Jerry Seinfeld? The show was Seinfeld. Seinfeld called the tag “the show about nothing” nonsense.
He who has the last laugh, laughs this.
What is loudest or longest? What is loudest or longest? The original quote was slightly different. In a 1917 issue of Judge magazine, a line in a poem by W. E. Nesom was printed, “That he who laughs lasts longest.”
A sure sign of spring is the blooming of these trees in Washington, D.C.
What are cherry blossoms? Washington, D.C., celebrates with a citywide festival.
This retired Atlanta Braves player, who broke Babe Ruth’s home-run record in 1974, wore the retired No. 44 jersey. It was retired by two teams—the Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Who is Hank Aaron? He played for Milwaukee when they were the Milwaukee Braves, and he is the first MLB player to have two teams retire his jersey number.
This is how you can tell if an egg is fresh.
What is put it in water and see if it floats? If it floats, it’s bad; if it sinks, you can still use it.
Born April 14, 1932, in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, she won a Grammy for her autobiographical hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
Who is Loretta Lynn? She also wrote the autobiographical bestseller Coal Miner’s Daughter.
This phrase means “to laugh spontaneously or suddenly.”
What is burst out laughing?
Every year on Easter Monday, this family event takes place at the White House.
What is Easter Egg Roll? It’s a contest to be the first to push an egg across the finish line with a wooden spoon.
No. 42 belonged to the first African American MLB player. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and retired in 1957.
Who is Jackie Robinson? In 1955, Robinson won a World Series championship. He was traded to the New York Giants in 1956, but he retired before playing for the team.
This determines the thickness of an eggshell.
What is the age of the chicken? The older the chicken, the thicker its shell.
Born April 16, 1889, this comedic British actor was famous for his character “The Tramp” and became an A-list silent movie star.
Who is Charlie Chaplin? He was also known for his off-screen affairs with actresses in his films.
This phrase means “to make a lot of money easily.”
What is laugh all the way to the bank?
This sweet breakfast condiment heralds the arrival of spring in Canada and is celebrated with festivals.
What is maple syrup? Maple taffy is a favorite food at the festivals.
Only six NFL teams have no retired jerseys. Name one of them.
What is the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, or Oakland Raiders?
This is why they don’t refrigerate eggs in European countries.
What is they don’t wash them? Washing eggs before purchase removes the protective layer and allows bacteria to penetrate the shell.
Born April 22, 1870, he founded the Communist Party and led the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917.
Who is Vladimir Lenin? He was the Soviet Union’s first head of state.