Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for October 24, 2024

Message in bottle:

“Question for future generations: How many Louis’ are enough?”

Tried googling what’s considered essential items by the French government. Couldn’t find an answer.

But I guess clothes aren’t on that list.

Since the Archaeologist already search the site I wonder if the bottle was the only thing left to find on the site?

Why the shoes?..

Prudes. Who wears shoes. Hey, where’s my question mark. What’s going on here.

Viva la France!

I saw that one coming. Very good.

Them French! Gotta love ’em ( my wife is of french descent).

I have to agree with the French, Books are essential.

I am reminded of the scene from “Better off Dead” of the protagonist’s mother’s idea of “Frawnch Cuisine” : Frawnch Fries, Frawnch Dressing and to drink, Peru (Perrier)

“It’s got raisins in it… You like raisins”

“Message in a bottle.” Fan mail from some flounder?!?

“Nudes viewing nudes paintings”. Irony abounds.

That would be note said—“Did Napoleon win or lose?”

Oh lovely! – French lady with the poodle that the American serviceman tossed out the train window got deleted… Sorry if you missed it!!!

Hope these will make up for it, unless they, of course, also get deleted.

About France and the French:

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Why did french tanks have rearview mirrors?

So the drivers could see the battlefield.

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How many French soldiers does it take to defend Paris?

I don’t know, it’s never been done.

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Why do the French eat snails?

Because they don’t like fast food.

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Why is the French military always shocked when they lose a battle?

Because electricity flows in the path of least resistance.

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What’s the difference between an English omelette and a French omelette?

In England, 2 eggs are used in an omelette. In France, just one egg is un oeuf.

Other essential goods are berets and haute couture.

The message inside the vial read: “P.J Féret, a native of Dieppe, a member of various intellectual societies, carried out excavations here in January, 1825. He continues his investigations in this vast area known as the City of Limes or Caesar’s Camp.”

News.artnet.Com/art-world/200-year-old-message-found-northern-france-gallic-2540152

All books???

The French burned books during the French revolution but others too burned books, the Germans, the Russians, the Puritans and surprise – the Catholic church when it was alleged the Talmud contained blasphemous writings.

Did that museum get any takers? Were the docents arrested as voyeurs? (Why yes, that is a French word. Why do you ask?)