God

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God was bored & went missing for 6 days. The Archangel Gabriel found him resting on the 7th day.

"What have You been up to?" he said.

"I've created the planet Earth & it will be a place of great balance."

"Balance?" said Gabriel.

God explained.

North America would be wealthy & South America would be poor. "Over there, I've placed a continent of white people, & over there a continent of black people."

God talked of different countries.

"That one will be hot & that one will be covered with ice."

Gabriel was impressed & pointed to 2 islands off the coast of Europe & asked:

"What are those?"

"Ah," said God. "That is Ireland, the most glorious place on Earth. There will be beautiful lakes, streams, rivers & hills, great music, architecture, and sporting giants. The people from Ireland will be modest, intelligent & witty. They will be sociable, hard working & high achievers. They will be known throughout the world as diplomats & peace-makers."

Gabriel gasped in admiration, thought for a moment, and said: "But what about balance, God? You said there will be balance."

"Ah," said God, nodding sagely, "let me tell you about England..."