Reminds me of some years ago working with a bunch of Mensa candidates,
digging out holes for fenceposts.  When queried as to where all the dirt
should go, Their Leader effortlessly replied 'Simple - we'll just dig
another hole'!


Al Karman
IT Consultant
Administrative Management Group
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stan Sieler [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 1:18 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: OT: Bet you know some....
>
> Re:
>
> > > The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it is safe to cross the
> street.
> > > I was crossing with an intellectually challenged co-worker of mine,
> when
> > > she  asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it
> signals
> > > to blind people when the light is red.  She responded, appalled, "What
> on
> > > earth are blind people doing driving?"
>
> A few years ago, I was driving and was struck by a sudden inspiration:
>
>    Why don't they remove the plastic cover from the speedometer, and
>    make it accessible to blind people?
>
> Luckily, I quickly realized *why* it isn't a good idea :)
>
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