Magician
Once Peter Afonasyevich attended a performance of a skillful magician. All the spectators were oohing and aahing, swooning with amazement and clapping. After the performance Mr. Fakovsky was asked what he...
August 20, 2022
That's funny
Sufi mystery
- What is the mystery of the Sufis," Mr. Fakovsky was once asked. - Hm," replied Mr. Fakovsky, "Sufis have no riddles. The point is...
August 20, 2022
Academician
Once an academician asked Pyotr Afonasyevich to read an article written by him, an academician, and to comment on it. Petr Afonasyevich, being a polite man, read the article. - Could you...
July 9, 2022
Shoes
У дверей обувного магазина стоял стол, с выставленной на нем красивой и качественной обувью. Перед столом стоял плакат с ярко красной надписью: «распродажа». У стола...
May 6, 2022
Artificial intelligence
Mr. Fakofsky was once asked what he thought about mankind's fascination with artificial intelligence. - It's a waste of time," Mr. Fakofsky replied. - A senseless waste of time and....
April 26, 2022
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