1. Thomas was caught stealing 27 times in one year, yet he was never arrested. How come?2. A truck driver went three blocks the wrong way down a one-way street with out breaking the law. How come?3. Not a single parent objected when the teacher spanked every child in the class. How come? -Riddles

1. Thomas was caught stealing 27 times in one year, yet he was never arrested. How come?2. A truck driver went three blocks the wrong way down a one-way street with out breaking the law. How come?3. Not a single parent objected when the teacher spanked every child in the class. How come? -Riddles
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1. Thomas was a baseball player and was stealing bases. 2. The truck driver was walking. 3. The teacher was in an orphanage school.
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