### Deep Well
Two men walk through the desert. One says to the other, “I can’t take this thirst any longer.”
“Relax, we’ll soon reach a water well,” replies his friend.
When they arrive at the well, they peer inside and discuss, “It doesn’t look like there’s water here.”
“I have an idea. I’ll throw a rock in to see if we hear any water,” says one of the men. They find a large rock, carry it over, and drop it into the well.
“It must be deep since we can’t hear anything,” says one man.
“Wait, we’ll eventually hear something,” his friend assures him.
Just then, they see a goat sprinting towards the well and dive headfirst into it. One of the men exclaims, “That goat must have been thirstier than you!”
Suddenly, a goatherd approaches them and asks, “Good afternoon, have you seen a goat around here?”
“Yes, sir. It just jumped into the well. Poor thing, it must have been very thirsty,” one of the men replies.
“That’s impossible! The goat was tied to a stone,” the goatherd exclaims in disbelief.
**Author:** An anonymous contributor from CESPT.
### Old Friends
Pepe and Manolo, two elderly friends, met every day at the park to feed pigeons, watch squirrels, and discuss world problems. But one day, Pepe didn’t show up.
Manolo wasn’t too worried at first, thinking Pepe might be unwell. But after a week, Manolo was genuinely concerned, not knowing where Pepe lived to check on him. A month later, Manolo returned to the park and, to his surprise, found Pepe.
“Pepe! What happened to you?” Manolo exclaimed with relief.
“I was in jail,” Pepe replied.
“In jail? What happened?” Manolo asked in shock.
“Do you know Margarita, that pretty blonde waitress at my regular café?” Pepe queried.
“Yes, I remember her. What’s she got to do with it?” Manolo responded.
“Well, she filed a complaint against me for flirting a bit. At my age, I was so proud that I pleaded guilty at the hearing… and the judge jailed me for 30 days for lying!” Pepe explained, chuckling.
**Author:** The judge.
### Revelations
“Hey Marcelo, I’ve separated,” a man announces.
“You know what? It’s for the best. Your wife was crazy. She hit on everyone in our group, even me once. Believe me, you’re better off without her,” Marcelo replied affirmatively.
“No, Marcelo. I separated… from my business partner,” he clarifies.
**Author:** The business partner.
### Safari
Two friends meet, and one asks, “How was your lion safari?”
“Very thrilling! I was walking through the savannah when a huge male lion appeared from the bushes. I grabbed my rifle and shot, but missed due to nerves. When I tried again, the rifle jammed, so I ran,” the other recounts excitedly.
“And what did the lion do?” the friend inquires.
“It chased me! I saw a small cliff ahead and jumped into a river,” he continues.
“And what did the lion do?” the friend asks again.
“It chased me! I saw a leaning tree and climbed it,” he continues.
“And what did the lion do?” the friend asks anxiously.
“It chased me! I spotted a cabin in the distance and headed for it,” he goes on.
“And what did the lion do?” the friend asks yet again.
“You’re more worried about the lion than me!” he exclaims.
**Author:** The friend.
### Night Watch
Two drunk friends return home early in the morning. At the entrance to one of their homes, they part ways.
“Promise me you won’t tell your family where we’ve been tonight, okay?” one says.
“Okay, but at least tell me, your friend. Where have we been?” the other responds, puzzled.
**Author:** A third drunkard.
### In Brief
“My dog looks like a cat,” one person says.
“That’s because it’s a cat,” another replies.
“But it looks like a dog.”
* * *
“I used to be vain and insufferable,” says one person.
“Not anymore?” asks another.
“No, now I’m perfect!”
* * *
A frantic call to emergency services:
“Doctor! A friend swallowed the corkscrew just as we were about to have dinner.”
“And what did you do?” asks the doctor.
“We opened the bottle with a fork.”
* * *
“That’s an ugly baby,” one person remarks.
“That’s my daughter…” another responds.
“Oh, I didn’t know you were a father.”
“I’m a mother…”
“Oh right, I saw you pregnant.”
“She’s adopted.”
“I’ll just leave.”
**Author:** A humble reader.
### **Secondary Article: Concerns Over Water Scarcity in Desert Areas**
Recently, the desert areas have been facing significant challenges due to water shortages. With increasing temperatures and longer droughts, communities are struggling to find reliable sources of water.
One local, Maria Gonzalez, spoke about the hardships, “We used to have wells that sustained our families, but now they’ve dried up. We’re desperate for a solution.”
Solutions such as implementing desalination plants and rainwater harvesting systems have been proposed. However, the funding and infrastructure to support these initiatives remain significant obstacles.
“Addressing water scarcity requires a concerted effort. Government, private sectors, and local communities need to collaborate to create sustainable solutions,” says environmental expert Dr. Luis Herrera.
Many hope that advancements in technology and renewed interest in environmental sustainability will provide the much-needed relief to those affected by severe water shortages.
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