Lying Under Oath?
Published Jan 01, 1900
In a court case, a man was giving such unbelievable testimony that the judge warned him he was in danger of perjuring himself. "Are you aware," the judge asked, "of what will happen to you if you are caught lying under oath?" "Yes, Your Honor," replied the witness. "When I die, I'll go to hell." "But what else?" The puzzled man thought for a moment. "You mean there's more?"
Originally published November 14, 2002.
