Some Funny Tombstones for Animals
Epitaph on the wooden cross over the grave of a cow in North Carolina
“Here lies Bossy, a cow who gave milk for many a year.
She made only one mistake in her lifetime.
She tried to kick her master When he was holding an axe in his hands.”
VINEGAR OF THE FOUR THIEVES: Recipes & curious tips from the past
Epitaph to dog in pet cemetery near Philadephia:
“Here lies “RAGS,” my companion for many a year- he was kind to his
enemies and only bit his friends.”
Vinegar of the Four Thieves was a recipe that was known for its antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic and antifungal properties for years. It was even used to cure the Bubonic Plague. See Thomas Jefferson’s recipe in VINEGAR OF THE FOUR THIEVES: Recipes & curious tips from the past
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For some reason this does not strike me as funny.
Bossy didn’t think so either!
I found it funny – having had to deal with many like Bossy! Thanks for sharing these epitaphs!
Alabama saying, “Never try to teach a pig how to sing. All you will do is irritate the pig and yourself”.