In today’s news, our Beloved Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) presents Shining World Compassion Award to insect advocacy group in United States. Indian village unites in favor of tobacco- and drug-free community, report evaluates Europe’s top grocery chains for climate friendliness, Australian study links positive teacher-student relationships to better teacher well-being, US shop manager helps houseless woman who froze outdoors, UK-based food producer unveils 2026 chocolate Easter egg collection, and Austrian scientists document first tool use by a cow-person.
Have you heard “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? How about “Some laughter each day brings happiness your way”? Here’s a joke for you entitled “Compliments: Use With Caution.”
Cal and Vince were teeing off on the 12th hole at a sunny golf resort when they pulled over their golf cart to grab a couple of cold bottled waters from the woman driving the beverage cart. As Cal reached for his wallet to pay for the purchase, he gave her a grin.
“Wow, you’re in great shape! You must work out a lot.”
Flattered, she beamed.
“Thank you!”
The next day, a different woman was driving the beverage cart. Vince nudged Cal and whispered confidently.
“Watch this.”
“Wow… you must work out a lot.”
“Yeah. You should try it.”
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