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Find the Water

A Nigerian, an American and a German boarded a plane. As the plane was flying over the sea satan came out and said to them: "I want you to drop something into the sea, if I find it you die and if I don't, you live." The American quickly plucked a button from his shirt and threw it into the sea. Satan dived into the sea and came up with the button.  ''see!'' he said, and killed the American. The German threw a Pin into the sea, Satan dived and came out with the Pin.  ''See!'' he said and killed the German. The Nigerian brought out a pure water sachet, opened it and poured the contents into the sea holding back the sachet, he said to Satan, ''Oya begin find water inside water...Idiot''. Even the devil bowed in defeat.

Smart Contractor

Three contractors were visiting a tourist attraction on the same day. One was from Nigeria, another from Germany, and the third from France. At the end of the tour, the guard asked them what they did for a living. When they all replied that they were contractors, the guard said, "Hey we need one of the rear fences redone. Why don't you guys take a look at it & give me a bid?" So, to the back fence they all went to check it out. First to step up was the German contractor. He took out his tape measure and pencil, did some measuring and said, "Well I figure the job will run about $900. $400 for materials, $400 for my crew, and $100 profit for me." Next was the French contractor. He also took out his tape measure and pencil, did some quick figuring and said, "Looks like I can do this job for $700. $300 for materials, $300 for my crew, and $100 profit for me." Without so much as moving, the Nigerian contractor said, "$2,700." The g...