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#21 Cobbles

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 05:43 PM

Menandore, on 07 October 2010 - 05:00 PM, said:

Why do bears shit in the woods?

Because they're very considerate animals. Think if they started to shit on cars like those damned birds...

Green Pig, on 07 October 2010 - 05:18 PM, said:

Why does the moon appear to be invisible during the new moon phase of the lunar cycle? (Thank you, bot, for a great question!)

Because the moon is not illuminated by the sun. (It is illuminated somewhat by light reflected from the earth, so it's not entirely invisible if you look carefully).

Next question: why is the far side of the moon also called 'the dark side of the moon', when, in fact, half of the time, it's illuminated!

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#22 D'iversify

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 06:11 PM

Cobbles, on 07 October 2010 - 05:43 PM, said:

Next question: why is the far side of the moon also called 'the dark side of the moon', when, in fact, half of the time, it's illuminated!

Because the moon is in tidal lock with the Earth, which means that the so-called 'dark side' of the moon is always facing away, so not visible, from the Earth.

Why did the chicken cross the road?

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#23 ffunky

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 06:16 PM

It didn't. The road crossed the chicken.

(Not a why, but does it count?)

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#24 Jade-Green Pig-Hog Swine-Beast

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 06:23 PM

Chuck Norris!

Why did the lobster blush?

Off topic (ish):

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Yes it is - it's illuminated on the far side - you said so yourself! :shocking:

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#25 Jen'isand Rul

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 06:45 PM

Why did the lobster blush?

because it didn't like the hot water

why is it that people think that gold is so valuable?

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#26 haroos

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 07:02 PM

Green Pig, on 07 October 2010 - 05:18 PM, said:

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Why is the sky blue?

Shorter wavelengths of light are scattered by the molecules that make up the atmosphere causing the atmosphere (sky) to appear blue. (Longer wavelengths pass straight through and so we do not notice them.)

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Why do people assume that woodchucks chuck wood?

If Chuck Norris could chuck wood, wood wouldn't exist!

Why does the moon appear to be invisible during the new moon phase of the lunar cycle? (Thank you, bot, for a great question!)

who knows, it's "that time of the month" you know, she (moon) is bitchy .

why do we always find the proper murphy law after the fact ?

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 07:12 PM

It's rare and useful because it lasts a long time without corroding and such.

Edit: Why doesn't someone go ahead and answer Haroos, as the post order got a bit messed up here?

And welcome, Rul.

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#28 SiriusL

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 07:35 PM

haroos, on 07 October 2010 - 07:02 PM, said:

why do we always find the proper murphy law after the fact ?

Because we only learn from our mistakes.

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#29 Adjutant Stormy~

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 09:30 PM

Because they form before gender is assigned in the womb.

Why?

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#30 Jade-Green Pig-Hog Swine-Beast

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 10:01 PM

Because!

Why do the Moon and the Sun appear the same size in the sky?

#31 Illuyankas

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 10:25 PM

Because you touch yourself at night.

Why are you also touching myself at night?

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#32 Silannah

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 10:26 PM

Because the sun is far larger than the moon, and because the sun is a lot farther away than the moon, they end up looking the same from an Earth perspective.

Why is there no natural blue food? (Blueberries are purple.)

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#33 Cold Iron

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 10:32 PM

Because their ratios of size to distance from earth are both very close to 400:1. This is thought to be some kind of mystic proof of the supernatural, but it just happens to due to the fluke that you live right now, as the moon is getting further from earth while the sun's volume is essential stable until it's old age.

Why is DM so negative?

Damn you!

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#34 Jade-Green Pig-Hog Swine-Beast

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 10:36 PM

Because if it's the same colour as a fluorescent marker then it should not be ingested!

...Unless, of course, it's irn bru - that's acceptable. In fact...it's compulsory.

Why does it always rain on me?

#35 Coco with marshmallows

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 10:38 PM

Green Pig, on 07 October 2010 - 10:36 PM, said:

Why does it always rain on me?

Because you lied when you were 17.

Why is Minecraft so damn addictive?

meh. Link was dead :(

#36 Jade-Green Pig-Hog Swine-Beast

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 10:43 PM

Cocoreturns, on 07 October 2010 - 10:38 PM, said:

Green Pig, on 07 October 2010 - 10:36 PM, said:

Why does it always rain on me?

Because you lied when you were 17.

Why is Minecraft so damn addictive?

I'll give some others a chance to answer, though I'd just like to add to your question and ask everyone who isn't already playing Minecraft, WHY NOT because you should be - you're missing out.

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 11:12 PM

Cocoreturns, on 07 October 2010 - 10:38 PM, said:

Green Pig, on 07 October 2010 - 10:36 PM, said:

Why does it always rain on me?

Because you lied when you were 17.

Why is Minecraft so damn addictive?

Because I have fond memories of playing the part of Godzilla to my brother's Lego masterpiece.

Why do people say the following: 1) Excuses are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink and 2) If if's and but's were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas.

#38 HoosierDaddy

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 11:14 PM

That's what she said.

Why oh why can't I wake up where the clouds are far behind me?

Trouble arrives when the opponents to such a system institute its extreme opposite, where individualism becomes godlike and sacrosanct, and no greater service to any other ideal (including community) is possible. In such a system rapacious greed thrives behind the guise of freedom, and the worst aspects of human nature come to the fore....

#39 RodeoRanch

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 11:32 PM

Because you'd be dead. Or on the moon. Perhaps dead on the moon.

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#40 Leo

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Posted 08 October 2010 - 01:02 AM

Because your soul looks like a very tasty one. I'm sure it would go nice with some lemon and a baked potato. Or maybe it could be chopped up and added to a pasta salad? Ah, who are we kidding. Eat it raw.

Why did my eyes go from blue to grey?