Jesus was born in a penthouse!

[Meffy]

It's True.

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=penthouse

My mate asked what the "pent-" part of the word meant. I'm good at etymology but this I didn't know, so looked it up. Above you see the result.

[Achán hiNidráne]

Dear Penthouse Letters:

I never thought this would happen to me, but there was this hot chick named Mary who lived in this podunk town called Nazareth...

Oh, yeah... I went there.

[Meffy]

First reply! I lose my bet against myself. *grumble* *pays self*

[RandFan]

First reply! I lose my bet against myself. *grumble* *pays self* Given the number of men in the forum I'm afraid the chance was close to 1. In other words, it wasn't a good bet.

[Meffy]

Peter's poorer for it, but Paul is making out like a bandit.

[RandFan]

Peter's poorer for it, but Paul is making out like a bandit.I wasn't talking about finances. Only in esteem for my gender. As the Germans are want to say, "Männer sind Schweine". On the other hand however, Dr. Salk discovered a cure for polio so I guess we have our moments.

[Meffy]

There's also Steve Allen to consider. He counts for a lot in my book.

[JamesDillon]

Dear Penthouse Letters:

I never thought this would happen to me, but there was this hot chick named Mary who lived in this podunk town called Nazareth...

Oh, yeah... I went there.
(Not pointing out that it's actually Penthouse Forum... or so I've heard).