What was obvious to everyone, but no one dared to mention?

The elephant in the room.

269

What happened to the circus performer who swallowed a wood file?

He developed a raspy voice.

1006

How did the man who ate nothing but vegetable soup for decades live to be 100?

He took good stock in himself.

372

Why did the Chinese military leader suffer from malnutrition?

Everyone kept eating General Tso's chicken.

335

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

To coin a phrase.

199

Do professional golfers practice for all 19 holes?

Of course.

1454

What happened when shipping containers with materials for making shoes sank?

There were thousands of lost soles.

1408

Why were the homeowner's dogs silent when a burglar came and went?

They were hush puppies.

1289

What did the Mayor say about the turnstile jumping on the subway?

That's not fare!

1476

Why is being grateful a good investment?

It is always appreciating.

2159

Is the quantum physics theory about electrons disappearing and reappearing elsewhere really true?

That's neither here nor there.

878

Why is a Phillips-head screwdriver so popular?

People see it as a big plus.

1403