Technologically advanced
Last year French archaeologists found traces of copper wire dating back 1,000 years, and came to the conclusion that their ancestors had a primitive telephone network.
Not to be outdone by the French, English archaeologists dug down 2,000 feet and concluded that they found ancient fiber-optic cable from a digital communications network.
A week later, an Israeli newspaper reported the following: “After digging down 5,000 feet in a Jerusalem marketplace, archaeologists found absolutely nothing, concluding that 5,000 years ago Jews were using wireless technology.”
Driving wild
An American tourist was riding in a taxi in Israel. As the taxi approached a red light, the tourist was shocked to see the driver drive straight through without even slowing down.
Surprised as he was, he didn’t say anything, feeling himself a “guest” and not wanting to make waves.
The trip continued without event until the next intersection. This time the light was green and, to the American’s dismay, the cab driver brought the vehicle to a grinding halt.
Unable to contain his astonishment, he turns to the driver. “Listen”, he says, “When you went through the red light, I didn’t say anything. But why on earth are you stopping at a green light?”
The Israeli driver looks at the American as if he was deranged. “Are you crazy?” he asks. “The other guy has a red light! Do you want to get us killed?”