Fish Stories
Proof that flying fish come in all shapes and sizes.
By Patrick Ford | Posted March 2012 | Add a Comment
QUESTION: What's one of the fastest ways to tell if the tide is ebbing or flowing at the docks?
ANSWER: Look at the pilings, if they're wet above the waterline, the tide is falling.
QUIZ
When would a powerboat display the same running lights as a sailboat?
When it is out of gas.
25%
When it is under tow.
50%
When it is having an identity crisis.
0%
When it is moving at a snail's pace.
25%
Total votes: 4
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