The Ask a Stupid Question Thread

[classic33]

Why, when I tie up my shoelaces, is the right one always just too tight, while the left is fine ?

You tie it after the left one.

 

[TVC]

Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?

It's because I carry a bag of seeds. Next question.

 

[tyred]

Why do some shoelaces never stay tied up?

Why don't you buy shoes with velcro fasteners?

 

[tyred]

Why do Shimano brake pads not actually stop the bike?

 

[Scoosh]

You tie it after the left one.

True but still - why ?

 

[classic33]

True but still - why ?

Over compensation on the left foot, meaning you don't tie the right as tight.

It'd be the same the other way round, if you tied the right one first.

 

[raleighnut]

Why do Shimano brake pads not actually stop the bike?

They make them simply to wear the rims out.

 

[Markymark]

What are the chances, given the unimaginable size of the universe, that our galaxy, our solar system, our planet, that must go beyond any reasonable chance, that right in the dead centre of it all is London?

 

[classic33]

What are the chances, given the unimaginable size of the universe, that our galaxy, our solar system, our planet, that must go beyond any reasonable chance, that right in the dead centre of it all is London?

Any intelligent life there?

 

[classic33]

Why is it never tomorrow, always today.

 

[Markymark]

Why is it never tomorrow, always today.

Because tomorrow's world is food in a pill, disposable clothes and jet packs if the bbc were to be believed. When they arrive it'll be tomorrow.

 

[MontyVeda]

Well. If we don't see you again, it was nice knowing you. . How badly can it go wrong. ....

although tasty, something wasn't quite right, as i realised half an hour or so after eating. I knew the chantenay carrots were on their last legs, so with a bit of 'selective' munching I've deduced that the three years out of date olive oil is fine and the three day old carrots aren't... I'll be eating the rest of the dish (sans carrot) for lunch. What could possibly go wrong?!

 

[welsh dragon]

although tasty, something wasn't quite right, as i realised half an hour or so after eating. I knew the chantenay carrots were on their last legs, so with a bit of 'selective' munching I've deduced that the three years out of date olive oil is fine and the three day old carrots aren't... I'll be eating the rest of the dish (sans carrot) for lunch. What could possibly go wrong?!

There's one born every minute isn't there. Thkse might be famous last words for you.

 

[MontyVeda]

I'll let you know tomorrow... or not

 

[classic33]

I'll let you know tomorrow... or not

Will tomorrow get here?