Today’s Question – A brag gone bad. Da boys were talking about how they were still in shape. Some claimed they were still at “wrestling weight” and could run as fast and jump as high as in their youth. One pot-bellied participant challenged the loudest claimant. “Okay, hot shot. Give me that ballpoint pen in your pocket and I’ll bet you $20 that you are in such bad shape you can’t jump over it.” He got the pen, put it on the floor and won the bet. It was very easy. Do you know how?

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