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Hang In There!A very wealthy man bought a huge ranch, and threw a party. After touring some of the 1500 acres of mountains and rivers and grasslands, he took everyone to the house. The house was as spectacular as the scenery, and the swimming pool was the largest they had ever seen. However, this gigantic swimming pool was filled with alligators.The rich owner explained, "I value courage more than anything else. Courage is what made me a billionaire. In fact, if anybody here is courageous enough to jump in that pool, swim through those alligators and make it to the other side, I'll give you anything you want, anything--my house, my land, money." Of course, everyone laughed at the absurd challenge and proceeded to follow the owner into the house for lunch. But, suddenly, they heard a splash. Turning around they saw a man swimming for his life across the pool, thrashing at the water as the alligators swarmed after him. After several death defying seconds, the man made it, unharmed to the other side. The crowd cheered. The host was absolutely amazed, but sticking to his promise, said, "You are indeed a man of courage. You can have anything. Just tell me what you want and it is yours." The panting swimmer looked up at his host and said, "I just
want to know one thing. Who pushed me into that pool?" |
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