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November 24, 2010    
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Publisher's Note
Rob Nance, Publisher There’s the old joke about introverted accountants who stare at their own shoes during conversations – and extroverted accountants who stare at the shoes of the person with whom they’re conversing. Well, at least it’s not as cruel as most jokes about attorneys!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I offer some unusual conversation starters. Yes, I will be using these around the Thanksgiving table tomorrow!


• Former Broncos quarterback John Elway wears his own jersey when out in public in Denver. His   reasoning is that no one believes it’s him because people think there’s no way John Elway would   wear his own jersey.
• There are nine states in America where it is legal to own a tiger without possessing a license.
• Bob Dylan’s real name is Robert Zimmerman.
• Baby turkeys are called poults. Only male turkeys gobble and, therefore, are called gobblers.
• A dollar from 1950 is now worth only 12 cents.

Have a great holiday.


Rob Nance
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