Why is the map of Turkey like a frying-pan? Because it has Greece (grease) at the bottom.
Why is the steeple of St. Paul's Church, London, like Ireland? Because there is a bell fast in it (Belfast).
What part of a bag of grain is like a Russian soldier? A coarse-sack (Cossack).
Why is a drunkard hesitating to sign the pledge like a skeptical Hindoo? Because he is in doubt whether to give up his jug or not (Juggernaut).
Why is a dissipated young man like Berlin, the capital of Germany? Because he is always on a Spree.
What nation is it which, when allied to us, becomes the very home of despair? Tar-tar-us.
Where ought children who bite their fingers to be sent? To gnaw-thumb-erland (Northumberland).
Why is a short man struggling to kiss a tall woman like an Irishman going up Vesuvius? Because, sure, he's trying to get at the mouth of the crater.
What is the greatest miracle ever worked in Ireland? Waking the dead.
Why is a Welshman like a beggar? Owing to the Menai Straits through which he goes.