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What kind of insect has a name that indicates that it's always running away?

The flea.

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What permission did the poet need to write poetry?

Poetic license.

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Why did the prisoner ask the judge to put words on a train?

Because he wanted the judge to commute his sentence.

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Why did the blues band remind Bob of his days hunting whales?

The wailing reminded him of whaling.

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How is Jim doing at his new job hanging up clothes in the department store?

He's getting the hang of it.

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Why did Beth wear sneakers when she did the wash?

In case the colors would run.

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Why are the tops of mountains called 'peaks'?

Because they peek at us from a distance.

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Why did Jill often find it difficult to find her sneakers?

She suspected that it was because they were sneaking around the house.

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What happens when debt gets out of control?

It debt-inates.

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How do people sometimes feel when they are given the cold sholder?

Ice-olated.

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What do you say about someone who buys cheap candy that causes them to gain weight?

Penny wise and pound foolish.

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Why did the rancher find his horses difficult to control?

Because they were always horsing around.

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