Humor is a social lubricant that helps us get over some of the bad spots.

Laughter would appear to be a physical reflex, although even if it is, this still leaves unanswered the question of why the human response to humor is a convulsive spasm of the respiratory mechanism rather than a crossing of the eyes or a waving of the arms.

Sometimes things which at the moment may be perceived as obstacles-and actually be obstacles, difficulties, or drawbacks-can in the long run result in some good end which would not have occurred if it had not been for the obstacle.

Thousands of years ago only Christ could walk on the water. Today anybody can do it; you just step on the garbage.

Humor is a social lubricant that helps us get over some of the bad spots.

To those who wish to punish others -- or at least to see them punished, if the avengers are too cowardly to take matters in to their own hands -- the belief in a fiery, hideous hell appears to be a great source of comfort.

Just as with cars, it's critical to know the fuel efficiency of black holes.