LAUGH LINES

Same Difference: At the request of the Kennedy family, the bronze casket used to carry John F. Kennedy’s body to Washington, D.C., was dumped in the ocean after the funeral. “Actually, they say they didn’t mean to dump it in the ocean. They just asked Teddy if he’d give it a ride home in his car.” (Steve Voldseth)

Stand Clear: The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy is leaning a little less, thanks to Italian engineers who installed two sets of steel “suspenders” anchored to giant winches. “It’s the same technology and design they used a few years ago on Larry King.” (Jerry Perisho)

On the Road: The state of Montana, which for years had no daytime highway speed limits, has finally placed a 75-mph limit on highway driving. “So, no more driving like a ‘bat out of Helena.’ ” (Perisho)

Truly an Art: Restoration of “The Last Supper” is finally finished after some 20 years. “Or about the same time it takes my kids to clean up the dinner dishes.” (Stan Kaplan)

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Chris Pina’s Essential List of the Day

Rejected names for Jar Jar Binks:

* Tyra Tyra Binks

* Jar Jar Buttafuoco

* Mason Jar Binks

* Jarry McGuire

* Jim

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