An old Arab lived close to New York City for more than 40 years. He  would have loved to plant potatoes in his garden, but he is alone, old  and weak. His son is in college in Paris, so the old man sends him an  e-mail. He explains the problem:

"Beloved son, I am very sad, because I can't plant potatoes in my garden. I am sure, if only you were here, you would help and dig up the garden  for me. I love you,

Your Father"

The following day, the old man receives a response e-mail from his  son:

"Beloved Father,

Please don't touch the garden. It's there that I have hidden 'the  THING'.

I love you, too,

Ahmed"

At 4pm the US Army, The Marines, the FBI, the CIA and the Rangers  visit the house of the old man, take the whole garden apart, search every inch, but can't fi nd anything Disappointed they leave the house.

A day later, the old man receives another e-mail from his son.

I hope the garden is dug up by now and you can plant your potatoes. That's all I could do for you from here.

I love you,

Ahmed."