Soccer fans will tear their hair out as Nietzsche and Socrates – stars of the Germany vs. Greece match – do everything possible not to move the ball. If your child is not entirely into sports then this is a great bet, particularly for middle- and high-schoolers who are likely tackling some of the historical figures who are cast as players in this wacky game.
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Of all the things we hand down to our children, our sense of humor is the one thing that will never lose its value, particularly if it’s coiled around them like a Monty Python, squeezing out every last chuckle.
