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        JOKE OF THE DAY

Adam and Eve
Heaven was getting a bit crowded,
so Peter began giving quizzes to see who should get in.
A man ascended to heaven, and came to the gates.

"Who was the first man?" asked Peter.
"Adam."
"That's correct. Enter." Soon another man came along.

"Where did Adam and Eve live?"
"Eden."
That's correct. Enter."

Then Mother Theresa came along.
"Ooh, I'll have to give you a hard one.
What did Eve say when she met Adam for the first time?"

"Mmm, that IS a hard one."
"Enter."