10 best jokes 2020

*10 best jokes that need to be retold as 2020 draws to a close ...*😂😆😜

1.  The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner.

2.  2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people.

3.  The world has turned upside down. Old folks are sneaking out of the house & their kids are yelling at them to stay indoors!

4.  This morning I saw a neighbor talking to her cat. It was obvious she thought her cat understood her. I came to my house & told my dog....   We had a good laugh.

5.  Every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.

6.  Does anyone know if we can take showers yet or should we just keep washing our hands?

7.  I never thought the comment, “I wouldn’t touch him/her with a 6-foot pole” would become a global policy, but here we are!

8.  I need to practice social-distancing from the refrigerator.

9.  I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to the Backyard. I’m getting tired of the Living Room.

10. Never in a million years could I have imagined I would go up to a bank teller with a mask on and ask for money.

Russian academics

A student studying in Russia says:

The highest score for most of the exams in Russia is 5.

If a student does not answer any question and returns back his exam paper blank, with no question answered, he gets 2 out of 5.

In my first days at the University of Moscow, I did not know about this system and I was surprised and asked Dr. Theodor Medraev: "Is this fair that a student did not answer any question and you give him 2 out of 5? Why not give him a zero ?

Isn't that the right way ?"

He answered:

"How can we give a Human Being a zero ? 

How can we give him a zero to someone who was getting up at 7 am to attend all the lectures ?

How can we give him a zero since he got up in this cold weather, and used public transport and reached to do the exam in time, and tried to solve the questions ?

How can we give him a zero for the nights he used to study and spent his money on pens and notebooks and bought a computer for studying ?

How can we give him a zero when he left all other life styles and pursued his studies ?

Here my son, we do not give a zero to a student just because he did not know the answer.

We at least try to respect the fact that this is a Human Being, and he is having a brain, and he tried. 

Because this result which we give, is not just for the questions in the exam paper, it is also about showing appreciation and respect to the fact that this is a Human Being and deserves to have a score."

Truly I did not know how to respond.

There I knew my value as a Human Being.

Zeros can actually decrease motivation on students, and can quickly destroy them and make them stop caring about their studies altogether. 

Once a zero score has been put in the grade book, they need no longer care about that subject and they may assume that, there’s nothing they can do about it.

     

An excellent message to all the academics, governments, parents and teachers so as to change the system of education which we have in our country.

How to get rid of sore throat : 6 home remedies

*How to get rid of a sore throat: 6 home remedies you should try* 

 *1. Warm and cold fluids.* 

 *_The skinny:_* Sip on warm drinks, such as tea or chicken soup. Or try cold liquids, such as ice water or popsicles.

 *Doctor’s advice:* Liquids help clear mucous membranes, keep things flowing and prevent sinus infections. Warm temperatures may also reduce coughs by soothing the back of the throat. Try both warm and cold to see what works best for you.

 *2. Gargling* 

 *The skinny:* Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt — or a similar amount of baking soda — in a glass of warm water. Gargle (but don’t swallow) the concoction every three hours for an all-natural sore throat remedy.

 *_Doctor’s advice:_* Salt water can help reduce swelling and irritation in your throat. Baking soda also soothes the throat, breaks up mucus and can help with throat-irritating acid reflux.

 *3. Over-the-counter antihistamines and pain relievers* 

 *_The skinny:_* An antihistamine may dull or relieve the throat pain. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen also help with pain that’s located a little deeper in the glands and other parts of the neck.

 *_Doctor’s advice:_* Histamines are chemicals that help your immune system fight foreign substances. But sometimes they go overboard, triggering symptoms (such as congestion and post-nasal drip) that can make a sore throat feel worse. Antihistamines can counteract this overreaction.

 *4. Steam and humidity* 

 *The skinny:* Take a hot shower. When it gets really steamy, breathe in the magic.

 *Doctor’s advice:* Steam loosens mucus and can moisturize and soothe a sore throat.

 *5. Hot toddy* 

 *The skinny:* A hot toddy is a drink combo made with water, whiskey, honey and lemon juice and served hot. Some people add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger.

 *Doctor’s advice:* Hot toddies can be very soothing. Here’s why:

Honey coats your throat and soothes it by reducing irritation. Honey also has antibacterial properties, and the sweetness can calm the throat’s nerve endings and reduce coughing.

Whiskey (a small amount; too much can dehydrate you) breaks up and thins mucus. Whiskey also dilates the blood vessels on the surface of the throat, so immune cells in your blood can multiply and fight the infection.

Spices stimulate saliva production, improving both hydration and mucus flow in your throat.

 *6. Rest* 

 *_The skinny:_* Put your head on your pillow at a decent hour and close your eyes. Repeat as necessary.

 *Doctor’s advice:* Don’t underestimate physically resting your body and voice. 

 *And avoid things that can irritate your throat, including:* 

Dry air.

Smoking.

Acidic foods or spicy foods.

Lying down immediately after you eat, especially if you have acid reflux.