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22nd August 2021, 04:55 PM
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Karl Marx was known as a historically famous philosopher, but little is known or mentioned about his sister Onya, who invented the starting pistol......that's all folks.....
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23rd August 2021, 01:25 AM
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The social media community just sounds like a drag, in my day seeing pictures of peoples vacations was considered a punishment.
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23rd August 2021, 01:33 AM
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Hi Stan.
I suppose in 1917 someone had to fire the starting pistol. LoL
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23rd August 2021, 02:52 AM
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Sorry Des but, Karl Marx (1818-1883) did not really have a sister called “Onya Marx”
("on your marks,” as said at the start of a race).
His three brothers Get, Set and Go ?
Keith.
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Last edited by Keith at Tregenna; 23rd August 2021 at 02:59 AM.
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23rd August 2021, 06:45 AM
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'Onya, a term used in Australian rules football.


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23rd August 2021, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by
Stan Carter
Karl Marx was known as a historically famous philosopher, but little is known or mentioned about his sister Onya, who invented the starting pistol......that's all folks.....
I think it was 'Colt' who invented the finishing pistol!
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23rd August 2021, 11:33 AM
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That's a good one Stan, some on here have omitted to note it was posted in the JOKES forum
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24th August 2021, 02:34 AM
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you can tell a lot about a woman’s mood just by her hands.
For example, if she’s holding a gun, she’s probably angry.
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