Well, now, isn't this a sad statement of the state of things...!!!!   

* Pythagorean theorem: 24 words.
* The Lord's prayer: 66 words.
* Archimedes' Principle: 67 words.
* The 10 Commandments: 179 words.
* The Gettysburg Address: 286 words.
* The Declaration of Independence: 1,300 words.
* The US Government regulations on the sale of cabbage: 26,911 words.

Just thought I'd share this one... sent to me by a friend.