Letters Three

I know a word of letters three, add two and fewer there will be?

Random Facts of the Day #6: Hummingbirds

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Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world.

Hummingbirds are the only birds able to fly backwards.

A hummingbird's heart can beat up to 22 times per second.

A hummingbird's wings beat about 70 times per second.

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Hummingbirds do not suck nectar through their bills, they use their tongues. They can lick 10-15 times per second while feeding.

Hummingbirds are very smart and have an excellent memory.

Down the Chimney

What can go up a chimney down, but cannot go down a chimney up?
 

Uhh... Santa...?

In Fine Feather

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This is as light as a feather, yet no man can hold it for long. What is it?

They have not flesh, nor feathers, nor scales, nor bones. Yet they have fingers and thumbs of their own. What are they?

Warped

Today's optical illusion:

Wouldn't that be cool as a poster? (Allposters.com)

Also,

Tip of the Day: Do not keep your mouth open when near people who are doing their make up and/or hair.

Today I got hair sprayed in the mouth. I wouldn't recommend it.

Not a Donut

What is it that when you take away the whole, you still have some left over?

Who Done It? A Murder Mystery

A man was found murdered on Sunday morning. His wife immediately called the police. The police questioned the wife and staff and got these alibis:

The Wife said she was sleeping.

The Butler was cleaning the closet.
The Cook was making breakfast.
The Maid was getting the mail.
The Gardener was watering the flowers.

The police instantly arrested the murdered. Who did it and how did the police know?

Hint: No, they were not psychic.
Now get to work, Holmes!

A Sinking Ship

It was a beautiful sunny day and a ship was in the harbor. All of a sudden the ship began to sink. There was no storm and nothing wrong with the ship yet it sank right in front of the spectators' eyes. What caused the ship to sink?

Random Fact of the Day #5

It's physically impossible for you to lick your elbow.

Just try it. I know you want to!

What Am I?

You can draw me, fire me or fill me in. What am I?