The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.
Napoleon Bonaparte
He lit a match To check gas tank That's why They call him Skinless frank Burma-Shave
Future. That period of time in which our affairs prosper, our friends are true and our happinesss is assured.
Ambrose Bierce
CHOCOLATE part 6 of 10
Cultivation of cacao trees can occur only in tropical climates, 20 degrees north or south of the equator. Principal growing areas include West Africa, Brazil, Ecuador and the Indies. Generally, it takes five years before trees begin bearing fruit in the form of pods. Each pod contains an average of 20 to 40 cream-colored cocoa beans. Nearly 400 beans are required to make a pound of chocolate liquor, the semi-liquid mass produced by grinding the beans. A non-alcoholic substance, chocolate liquor is the basis of all chocolate and cocoa products.
German chocolate cake did not originate in Germany. In 1852, Sam German developed a sweet baking bar for Baker's Chocolate Co. The product was named in honor of him -- Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate.
Hawaii is the only US state that grows cacao beans to produce chocolate.
In 1900, Queen Victoria sent her New Year's greetings to the British troops stationed in South Africa during the Boer War in the form of a specially molded chocolate bar.
In Hershey, Pennsylvania, the streetlights along "Chocolate Avenue" are in the shape of Hershey Kisses.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much.
Elbert Hubbard
"Mommy, you said it would be a shot; instead it was a needle!" -- Boy, overheard at the hospital
OUR FOUNDING FATHERS
If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.
A magician was boasting one day at how long he could hold his breath under water. His record was 6 minutes. A kid that was listening said, "that's nothing, I can stay under water for 10 minutes using no types of equipment or air pockets!" The magician told the kid if he could do that, he'd give him $10,000. The kid did it and won the money. Can you figure out how?
Honk if you love peace and quiet.
Remember half the people you know are below average.
To succeed in politics it is often necessary to rise above your principles.
"I've upped my expectations. Up yours."
Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
I am not a violent person. I am a product of the Flower Power '60s. I have actually worn bell-bottomed jeans.
Corrupt politicians make the other ten percent look bad.
