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Life's Cruelty to Men | 生命对男人的残酷
This passage highlights the perceived injustice in a man's life cycle, where recognition and rewa...
Different Dreams | 不同的梦想
A couple envisions their future differently: the young man dreams of freedom as birds in nature, ...
The Secret to Longevity | 养生之道
A 76-year-old man attributes his good health to a marital agreement that sends him outdoors whene...
Settle Down or Settle Up? | 安定下来还是还清债务？
A notorious spender announces his plan to marry and settle down, but his father humorously sugges...
Memory Lapse | 记忆的疏漏
An elderly couple, advised by their doctor to write things down to combat forgetfulness, has a hu...
Hands Off | 请勿使用
A hostess's overly harsh warning note meant for her children inadvertently deters her guests from...
Advice for the Young at Heart | 致“年轻者”的忠告
A humorous warning to 65-year-olds about moving into retirement communities, where they become th...
Gardening Gloves | 园艺手套
A wife hints for a new wedding ring due to a gold allergy, but her husband's birthday gift turns ...
Who Is More Satisfied? | 谁更满足？
A thought-provoking comparison suggests that the person with six children is more satisfied than ...
Life as a Female Bear | 雌熊的生活
The author humorously envies the life of a female bear, highlighting the perks of hibernation, pr...
How to Tell the Weather | 如何判断天气
A humorous guide using a dog's appearance to deduce weather conditions, from rain and wind to sno...
How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb? | 换灯泡需要几只狗？
A humorous piece imagining how different dog breeds (and a cat) would approach the simple task of...
Energy Efficient Vehicle | 节能马车
A humorous encounter with an Amish carriage in Pennsylvania, where a hand-printed sign on the bac...
Creative Responses to Unwanted Visitors | 应对不速之客的创意回应
A collection of satirical and exaggerated suggestions for humorously deflecting door-to-door pros...
Angel's Food vs. Devil's Food | 天使的食物与魔鬼的食物
This humorous allegory contrasts God's creation of healthy foods and tools for well-being with Sa...
Two Kinds of People | 世上的两种人
This quote humorously contrasts two fundamental attitudes towards life: the grateful optimist and...
Nest and Hair | 鸟窝与头发
A student tells her teacher about a bird's nest outside, and when asked to describe it, she innoc...
A Girl's Name | 女孩的名字
A mother names her daughter Myles after her late father, despite concerns about the name's mascul...
Hugging and Kissing | 拥抱与亲吻
A four-year-old boy, captivated by a couple kissing in a restaurant, asks his father an innocent ...
The Unexpected Beauty of Traffic Lights | 交通灯的意外之美
A father shares a moment of unexpected beauty with his young daughter when malfunctioning traffic...