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Why did the writer visit the U.S. Mint?

To coin a phrase.

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What was Betty's reaction when the glass jar fell and broke?

She found it jarring.

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What happens to a snowman that gets angry?

It has a meltdown.

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Where do puns come from?

The funny farm

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Why did Martha become a vegetarian?

She realized what was at steak.

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When the truck spilled coffee grounds all over Marvin's lawn, what did his lawyer say?

"I think we have grounds for suing the truck company."

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What did Alice call the hair she cut off because it was full of knots?

Forget me knots.

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What is called if the thumb rules all the other fingers?

A rule of thumb.

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A 5 o'clock shadow.

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What's high in the middle, and round at both ends?

The word Ohio.

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What happened to this couple just before the wedding?

They disengaged.

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Where does a lot of violent activity take place?

In youth hostiles

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