9 of the Oldest Jokes and Brainteasers from History
The oldest recorded joke in history is a Sumerian quip dating back to 1900 BCE. And naturally, it's a fart joke.
In this episode of The List Show, host and Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares 9 jokes and brainteasers from history, including puzzling riddles and puns that transcend time.
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0:00 An ancient fart joke
0:43 Intro
1:10 A 4000-year-old dog walks into a 4000-year-old bar
2:55 The sphinx's riveting riddle
3:29 Samson's scam
4:21 Philogelos funnies
5:03 Three men and some cattle
6:32 Joe Miller’s Jests
7:06 Puns from the past
8:10 A classic cat joke
In this episode of The List Show, host and Mental Floss editor-in-chief Erin McCarthy shares 9 jokes and brainteasers from history, including puzzling riddles and puns that transcend time.
Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss
Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Discord: https://discord.io/mentalfloss
0:00 An ancient fart joke
0:43 Intro
1:10 A 4000-year-old dog walks into a 4000-year-old bar
2:55 The sphinx's riveting riddle
3:29 Samson's scam
4:21 Philogelos funnies
5:03 Three men and some cattle
6:32 Joe Miller’s Jests
7:06 Puns from the past
8:10 A classic cat joke
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