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The History of Carpet

The history of carpet dates back to ancient times. The first known carpet was discovered in Siberia and is believed to be over 2,000 years old. It was made from animal fur and was used to cover the floor of a Scythian tomb. The art of carpet weaving was later developed in Persia (modern-day Iran) around the 5th century BC. Persian carpets were known for their intricate designs and were often used as decorative pieces in palaces and homes of the wealthy. Carpet weaving eventually spread to other parts of the world, including Turkey, India, and China. Each region developed its own unique style and techniques for carpet weaving. In Europe, carpet weaving became popular during the Renaissance period. Carpets were often used as wall hangings and were considered a sign of wealth and status. In the United States, carpet weaving began in the early 1800s. The first American carpet mill was established in Philadelphia in 1791. By the mid-1800s, carpet weaving had become a major indus...
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A Eulogy for Humpty Dumpty

"Good afternoon everyone. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of our dear friend Humpty Dumpty. Humpty was a great egg who lived life to the fullest. He was always cracking jokes and making us laugh. He had a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party.

Humpty was a bit clumsy though. He had a tendency to fall off walls and break into a million pieces. But he never let that get him down. He always put himself back together again and kept on going.

Humpty was also quite the ladies' man. He had a way with the ladies that was truly egg-ceptional. He would always say that he had a lot of yolk to give.

Humpty was also quite adventurous. He loved to travel and see the world. He once went on a trip to the Grand Canyon and said it was egg-straordinary.

Humpty had many friends, but his best friend was his pet chicken named Nugget. Nugget was always by his side, clucking away and keeping him company.

Humpty loved music and would often sing along to his favorite songs. His favorite band was The Eggles and he would always dance along to their hit song "Eggcellent Day."

Humpty also loved telling jokes. Here are some of his favorites:

- Why did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall? To make up for his terrible summer!
- What do you call an egg that goes on safari? An eggs-plorer!
- Why did Humpty Dumpty refuse to wear sunscreen? Because he wanted to get a tan!

Humpty will be missed dearly by all of us. We will never forget his infectious smile and his egg-cellent sense of humor. Rest in peace Humpty, we love you."


Source  5/20/2023
(1) The 24+ Best Humpty Dumpty Jokes - ↑UPJOKE↑. https://upjoke.com/humpty-dumpty-jokes.
(2) 52+ Amusing Dumpty Jokes | humpty dumpty jokes - Joko Jokes. https://jokojokes.com/dumpty-jokes.html.
(3) 70 Funny Fall Puns and Jokes to Post As Instagram Captions 2022. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a33278742/fall-puns/.
(4) 101 Short Jokes Anyone Can Remember | Reader's Digest. https://www.rd.com/list/short-jokes/.

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