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To: tomkow6
"Your funny bone is located in the Prefrontal cortex, which is toward the back of the frontal lobes of your brain. It's where you appreciate jokes because it fosters flexible thinking, necessary for the surprise that humor requires"



I thought that it was called the funny bone because of the HUMERUS!


From the Radixionary:



Main Entry: hu·mer·us
Pronunciation: 'hyü-m&-r&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural hu·meri /-"rI, -"rE/
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin humerus, umerus upper arm, shoulder; akin to Gothic ams shoulder, Greek Omos
Date: 15th century
: the long bone of the upper arm or forelimb extending from the shoulder to the elbow
61 posted on 11/21/2002 1:34:42 PM PST by Radix
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To: Radix
*HUGS* Hello my friend!! How are you this evening, Radix? I hope all is well with you!! Missed ya!
71 posted on 11/21/2002 2:20:24 PM PST by MoJo2001
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To: Radix
PICKY! PICKY! PICKY!!!!
99 posted on 11/21/2002 3:12:45 PM PST by tomkow6
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