Nebro-Gubular SpisBoy
07-30-2006, 09:18 PM
In another topic, the TV show Brainiac: Science Abuse (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainiac:_Science_Abuse) was mentioned. I read the article and I looked at the "Tickle's Teares". I have made it my mission to answer all of those questions, just to prove how incredibly clever I am. Here are the questions and my answers:
If a word is spelled wrong in the dictionary, how would you know?
You look in another dictionary or reputable source.
Where would we be without rhetorical questions?
A place very similar to here, but without rhetorical questions.
If 75% of all accidents happen within 5 miles of home, why not move 10 miles away?
You cannot live in a place other than your home. Where you live is your home by definition.
If a cat always lands on its feet and buttered bread always lands butter side down, what would happen if you tied buttered bread on top of a cat?
The cat would land on its feet, completely unaffected by the toast.
If you take a shower, where do you put it?
"Take a shower" is a figurative phrase meaning "wash yourself using a shower"
Shouldn't there be a shorter word for "monosyllabic"?
No, words do not necessarily have to describe themselves.
Why does an alarm clock 'go off' when it begins ringing?
It is figurative language.
Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
No, it would not.
Do cows have calf muscles?
Yes.
Why is it so hard to remember how to spell 'mnemonic'?
It is not hard.
Why does your nose run and your feet smell?
Because "run" in that context means to secrete running liquid and "smell" means to produce odor.
Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?
Once again, words do not necessarily have to describe themselves.
Why doesn't superglue stick to the inside of the tube?
The glue requires exposure to oxygen to harden.
If you stole a pen from a bank then would it still be considered a bank robbery?
Technically yes, but I doubt anyone would charge you.
Is French kissing in France just called kissing?
It probably has a name (in the French Language) that makes a lot more sense than "French kissing".
(seriously why is it called that? I am sure people around the world engaged in French kissing thousands of years before the French nation even existed.)
Why is it that rain drops but snow falls?
You could also say that snow drops and rain falls; those are just phrases people tend to use.
Why are boxing rings square?
Because "boxing ring" is a misnomer.
Why is it called pineapple, when's there neither pine nor apple in it?
Because whatever European that discovered pinapple was stupid.
On the periodic table, why do some elements have symbols with letters that aren't even in the word?
Usually because it comes from Latin or some other language.
Where does the white go when the snow melts?
Snow looks white because it has a lot more surface area than water.(similar to broken glass)
How can you hear yourself think?
You can't, it's just a meaningless expression.
How can someone 'draw a blank'?
I do not understand that question.
If an orange is orange, why isn't a lime called a green or a lemon called a yellow?
Because whoever named oranges was not very creative.
Why did Superman wear his underpants on the outside of his tights?
Because the creators of Superman designed him that way.
Does anyone actually kill two birds with one stone?
It is probably possible, and wouldn't be very difficult if you had slow birds and a big stone.
If you have x-ray vision, and you can see through anything, wouldn't you see through everything and actually see nothing?
You prabably would but it doesn't matter because there is no such thing as X-ray vision.
If it is a 50 mph per hour wind and you drive your car at 50mph downwind, if you stick your head outside would you feel the wind?
In theory, no, but in practice you would probably feel something.
If you were on a plane going the speed of sound and walked from the back of the plane to the front, would you be walking faster than the speed of sound?
Relative to the Earth, yes, but relative to the plane, no.
What does OK actually mean?
No one is sure, there are several theories about its origin.
If the universe is expanding, what is it expanding into?
"The universe is expanding" refers to all of the matter in the universe, not the universe itself.
Why is it we have the weight of the world on our shoulders but have to get it off our chests?
They are two unrelated figurative expressions.
If someone can't see, they're blind and if someone can't hear, they're deaf, so what do you call people who can't smell?
There is no name for them because (I think) such people are nonexistent or very rare.
Do cows drink milk?
When they are babies, yes. Why else would cows produce milk?
If you were born exactly on 12:00 midnight on December 31st –January 1st, which year would you say you were born in?
January 1st. 12:00 is technically the beginning of the new day.
Do people with big eyes see at a wider range than people with smaller eyes?
Probably.
If a criminal turns himself in shouldn't he get the reward money?
No, he doesn't deserve it because he's a criminal. He gets a lighter sentence, though.
What would happen if everyone was to flush their toilet at the same time?
The sewers might flood or something, depending on the capacity of the municipal water system.
Do glow-in-the-dark objects stop glowing when somebody turns the lights on?
No, you just can't see the faint glow.
Why is it you're 'in' a film, but you're 'on TV'?
Those are just the phrases people use. Quit with the grammatical quibbling please!
Do ducks sneeze?
Possibly.
What are those little things on the end of your shoelaces called?
They're called aglets. Really.
Why can't we sneeze with our eyes open?
Closing your eyes when you sneeze is a reflex.
Why are there dents in a golf ball?
The dents increase and shape the lift and drag forces as the ball flies through the air.
Which way does a compass point in space?
It depends on whether it is near an object with a powerful electromagnetic field.
Can bald men get lice?
They cannot get hair lice on their head, but otherwise yes.
What would happen if you were to feed a pig some bacon?
Nothing, it would just be ironically disgusting.
Why is it that when babies are born they only weigh like 7lbs yet the mum weighs 30lbs more?
Because of all the fluids and the placenta and stuff.
If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?
"Branches" is a figurative term. Can you not understand the concept of figurative language?
Can someone give up lent for lent?
It would create a logical paradox. But that's silly anyway. But lent is kind of silly anyway.
What did cured ham actually have?
"Cured" does not refer to a medical cure.
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
Because round boxes are more expensive and impractical.
Can you write in pencil on an eraser?
Yes.
Can crop circles be square?
No, they would be crop squares.
If quizzes are quizzical then what are tests?
They are also quizzical. I feel that this question has an ulterior motive...
Are people who are allergic to nuts allergic to coconuts too?
It depends on whether they are allergic to specific nuts or all nuts.
Do stairs go up or down?
Stairs don't go anywhere, they stay in place. They can be used for going either way.
Can you make a candle out of earwax?
Probably, but it wouldn't work as well as a regular one.
If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?
No. "Morality" and "moron" have different word roots. I suppose I could debate whether morality comes from God, humanity, or some arbitrary moral code but that is another discussion for another day...
Can you get cornered in a round room?
Yes, but it would require more people/obstacles.
Why don't the hairs on your arms get split ends?
They aren't long enough.
If heat rises then shouldn’t **** be cold?
The inside of the Earth is hot because heat doesn't diffuse that fast.
Why can’t you get a tan on your palms?
You probably can, they just don't usually get exposed to the sun very much.
Why is a square meal served on round plates?
"Square meal" is figurative language. CAN YOU GET THAT INTO YOUR HEAD???
Why are shampoo suds always white, regardless of the colour of the shampoo?
Because that is how suds work.
If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do they all have to drown?
No, it would be ridiculously stupid to sacrifice your life for the sake of a performance. If one swimmer drowns, the performance is ruined anyway.
What colour is a mirror?
It is reflective, it has no color.
If it is zero degrees outside today and tomorrow it is supposed to be twice as cold, how cold will it be tomorrow?
Assuming that "twice as cold" refers to the number of degrees, then technically it would be zero degrees again. However, it is much more likely that "twice as cold" is FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AGAIN? EH HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THIS MR. QUESTION MORON? I SUPPOSE NOT!
If a word is spelled wrong in the dictionary, how would you know?
You look in another dictionary or reputable source.
Where would we be without rhetorical questions?
A place very similar to here, but without rhetorical questions.
If 75% of all accidents happen within 5 miles of home, why not move 10 miles away?
You cannot live in a place other than your home. Where you live is your home by definition.
If a cat always lands on its feet and buttered bread always lands butter side down, what would happen if you tied buttered bread on top of a cat?
The cat would land on its feet, completely unaffected by the toast.
If you take a shower, where do you put it?
"Take a shower" is a figurative phrase meaning "wash yourself using a shower"
Shouldn't there be a shorter word for "monosyllabic"?
No, words do not necessarily have to describe themselves.
Why does an alarm clock 'go off' when it begins ringing?
It is figurative language.
Would a fly without wings be called a walk?
No, it would not.
Do cows have calf muscles?
Yes.
Why is it so hard to remember how to spell 'mnemonic'?
It is not hard.
Why does your nose run and your feet smell?
Because "run" in that context means to secrete running liquid and "smell" means to produce odor.
Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?
Once again, words do not necessarily have to describe themselves.
Why doesn't superglue stick to the inside of the tube?
The glue requires exposure to oxygen to harden.
If you stole a pen from a bank then would it still be considered a bank robbery?
Technically yes, but I doubt anyone would charge you.
Is French kissing in France just called kissing?
It probably has a name (in the French Language) that makes a lot more sense than "French kissing".
(seriously why is it called that? I am sure people around the world engaged in French kissing thousands of years before the French nation even existed.)
Why is it that rain drops but snow falls?
You could also say that snow drops and rain falls; those are just phrases people tend to use.
Why are boxing rings square?
Because "boxing ring" is a misnomer.
Why is it called pineapple, when's there neither pine nor apple in it?
Because whatever European that discovered pinapple was stupid.
On the periodic table, why do some elements have symbols with letters that aren't even in the word?
Usually because it comes from Latin or some other language.
Where does the white go when the snow melts?
Snow looks white because it has a lot more surface area than water.(similar to broken glass)
How can you hear yourself think?
You can't, it's just a meaningless expression.
How can someone 'draw a blank'?
I do not understand that question.
If an orange is orange, why isn't a lime called a green or a lemon called a yellow?
Because whoever named oranges was not very creative.
Why did Superman wear his underpants on the outside of his tights?
Because the creators of Superman designed him that way.
Does anyone actually kill two birds with one stone?
It is probably possible, and wouldn't be very difficult if you had slow birds and a big stone.
If you have x-ray vision, and you can see through anything, wouldn't you see through everything and actually see nothing?
You prabably would but it doesn't matter because there is no such thing as X-ray vision.
If it is a 50 mph per hour wind and you drive your car at 50mph downwind, if you stick your head outside would you feel the wind?
In theory, no, but in practice you would probably feel something.
If you were on a plane going the speed of sound and walked from the back of the plane to the front, would you be walking faster than the speed of sound?
Relative to the Earth, yes, but relative to the plane, no.
What does OK actually mean?
No one is sure, there are several theories about its origin.
If the universe is expanding, what is it expanding into?
"The universe is expanding" refers to all of the matter in the universe, not the universe itself.
Why is it we have the weight of the world on our shoulders but have to get it off our chests?
They are two unrelated figurative expressions.
If someone can't see, they're blind and if someone can't hear, they're deaf, so what do you call people who can't smell?
There is no name for them because (I think) such people are nonexistent or very rare.
Do cows drink milk?
When they are babies, yes. Why else would cows produce milk?
If you were born exactly on 12:00 midnight on December 31st –January 1st, which year would you say you were born in?
January 1st. 12:00 is technically the beginning of the new day.
Do people with big eyes see at a wider range than people with smaller eyes?
Probably.
If a criminal turns himself in shouldn't he get the reward money?
No, he doesn't deserve it because he's a criminal. He gets a lighter sentence, though.
What would happen if everyone was to flush their toilet at the same time?
The sewers might flood or something, depending on the capacity of the municipal water system.
Do glow-in-the-dark objects stop glowing when somebody turns the lights on?
No, you just can't see the faint glow.
Why is it you're 'in' a film, but you're 'on TV'?
Those are just the phrases people use. Quit with the grammatical quibbling please!
Do ducks sneeze?
Possibly.
What are those little things on the end of your shoelaces called?
They're called aglets. Really.
Why can't we sneeze with our eyes open?
Closing your eyes when you sneeze is a reflex.
Why are there dents in a golf ball?
The dents increase and shape the lift and drag forces as the ball flies through the air.
Which way does a compass point in space?
It depends on whether it is near an object with a powerful electromagnetic field.
Can bald men get lice?
They cannot get hair lice on their head, but otherwise yes.
What would happen if you were to feed a pig some bacon?
Nothing, it would just be ironically disgusting.
Why is it that when babies are born they only weigh like 7lbs yet the mum weighs 30lbs more?
Because of all the fluids and the placenta and stuff.
If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks have branches?
"Branches" is a figurative term. Can you not understand the concept of figurative language?
Can someone give up lent for lent?
It would create a logical paradox. But that's silly anyway. But lent is kind of silly anyway.
What did cured ham actually have?
"Cured" does not refer to a medical cure.
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
Because round boxes are more expensive and impractical.
Can you write in pencil on an eraser?
Yes.
Can crop circles be square?
No, they would be crop squares.
If quizzes are quizzical then what are tests?
They are also quizzical. I feel that this question has an ulterior motive...
Are people who are allergic to nuts allergic to coconuts too?
It depends on whether they are allergic to specific nuts or all nuts.
Do stairs go up or down?
Stairs don't go anywhere, they stay in place. They can be used for going either way.
Can you make a candle out of earwax?
Probably, but it wouldn't work as well as a regular one.
If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?
No. "Morality" and "moron" have different word roots. I suppose I could debate whether morality comes from God, humanity, or some arbitrary moral code but that is another discussion for another day...
Can you get cornered in a round room?
Yes, but it would require more people/obstacles.
Why don't the hairs on your arms get split ends?
They aren't long enough.
If heat rises then shouldn’t **** be cold?
The inside of the Earth is hot because heat doesn't diffuse that fast.
Why can’t you get a tan on your palms?
You probably can, they just don't usually get exposed to the sun very much.
Why is a square meal served on round plates?
"Square meal" is figurative language. CAN YOU GET THAT INTO YOUR HEAD???
Why are shampoo suds always white, regardless of the colour of the shampoo?
Because that is how suds work.
If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do they all have to drown?
No, it would be ridiculously stupid to sacrifice your life for the sake of a performance. If one swimmer drowns, the performance is ruined anyway.
What colour is a mirror?
It is reflective, it has no color.
If it is zero degrees outside today and tomorrow it is supposed to be twice as cold, how cold will it be tomorrow?
Assuming that "twice as cold" refers to the number of degrees, then technically it would be zero degrees again. However, it is much more likely that "twice as cold" is FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AGAIN? EH HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THIS MR. QUESTION MORON? I SUPPOSE NOT!