Egregiously Erroneous Information http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313 Iphigeneia Because it's in the forum description, yet I can't find the thread! So here it is. :D __ Why is the sky blue? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:01:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_170871 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_170871 Kibet Many a people have tried to answer this question but are rarely correct. Often it is said that the ocean is blue because it reflects the sky. They are actually mistaken, the sky actually reflects the ocean. You may ask why it is blue over land and it is because the reflectance angle is close to 70 degrees. This means that the reflection of the land occurs over the middle of the oceans. The clouds are not actually collections of water condensation, as so naively thought, but the froth of the ocean waves as they break. Can anyone tell me why dogs wag their tails? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:55:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_171515 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_171515 Ellimac Dogs wag their tails for a very simple reason: they don't like them. Many people assume that when a dog wags its tail when it sees them, it's because it's happy to see them; in reality, it's trying to convey that it really doesn't like this thing attached to its rear, and it wants to let the person it trusts most know so that maybe they'll be able to do something about it. Why can't most fish survive on land? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:32:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_173340 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_173340 H Because fish need to be wet to live - out of water, their skin gets all dry and chapped and their scales peel off, and they don't enjoy that. So they stay in the water. Why does sugar taste sweet? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:43:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_173483 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_173483 sushimustwrite Because sugar won the Great Taste War of -5436. You've never heard of this war, for it's never told in the history books today. But a long time ago all the tastes went to war to decide how sugar would taste because a psychic once predicted that one day everyone would love its taste. After a bitter fight to the end between sweet and salty, sweet smiled cutely and killed salty with kindness, rendering sweet the victor of sugar's taste forevermore. Why do people drink bitter alcoholic drinks and claim to enjoy them? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:39:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174168 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174168 Tamaryders They actually don't enjoy them. They pretend to, because they think they'll be sneered at if they admit to not liking them, because lots of other people seem to. So it goes on and on with millions of people drinking what they don't like and thinking they're the only one who doesn't like it. This may also explain caviar. Why does the construction on my road never seem to end? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:43:19 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174212 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174212 Ellimac They're caught in a time loop. As far as the workers are concerned, they've only worked for one day. Unless someone outside the time loop finds a way to break in, it will go on forever. Where do babies come from? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:23:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174697 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174697 rainstorm. When people want a baby, they chop off one of their fingers. This finger soon grows back, and the one they chopped off shrinks and grows a body to attach to it. This is the baby. -- Why is school so boring?? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:29:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174795 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174795 I am the bookwyrm School is boring because of the government's secret plan. They want everyone to know nothing but endless repetitions of lists of verbs and pronouns, so that no one will notice when they set about mind controlling the population. Why do cats have such good balance? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:34:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174883 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_174883 Kibet In order for cats to have good balance, they need to be implanted at birth with Mercury containing tilt switches. Unfortunately, this Mercury can sometimes get methylated and be able to cross the blood brain barrier. Symptoms of this include hair growth in throat causing heaving, jumping at hallucinations and sitting for hous staring at a point in the room, only to get up, walk 2 feet sit down and continue to stare at the same point. If Carbon Dioxide is heavier than air, why do we not suffocate why lying on the ground? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:51:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_175092 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_175092 Ellimac Because when we lie down, we're pushing the carbon dioxide under us down into the ground, through tiny, tiny holes that were drilled for that purpose. Scientists figured this out sometime in the 1950s and made these holes everywhere, so people wouldn't die when they laid down. Why does the moon wax and wane? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:21:57 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_175498 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_175498 H Because it gains and loses weight very quickly; you see, moons love to eat and have very odd metabolisms. After a feast, it gets very fat, until it is a full circle, then feels guilty about eating so much and starves itself until it's digested all that food and becomes very skinny again. But then it gets hungry and has another feast and so on... How did the universe form? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:59:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_175960 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_175960 Tamaryders You know when you try to cram too many towels into the towel cupboard, and you shove with all your strength and push the door closed on them and barely, barely get the latch engaged, and then suddenly it fails and all the towels come bursting out with incredible force and fall on the floor? It was kind of like that except with stars and planets and stuff. Why is up up instead of down? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:18:26 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178325 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178325 Fantasy Geek Perhaps you've heard of gyroscopes, and their role in keeping airplanes upright? Gyroscopes don't just make sure things stay up and down, they also decide what up and down is. There is an enormous gyroscope in the center of the universe. Anyone telling you that it's actually is supermassive black hole is just lying to you. Why do dragons breathe fire? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:33:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178503 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178503 nightblade Actually there was a small rebel group of dragons that once tried to breath water, but the group was disbanded after their leader and three others drowned while attending an underwater basket weaving contest with a group of over-sized tuna. Why don't oil and water mix? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:40:52 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178576 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178576 Ellimac Well, they experimented with breathing other things at first. Water, earth, helium, that sort of thing. But then they realized that there was a worldwide shortage of fire, so they started breathing that, instead. What are clouds made of? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:41:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178584 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178584 Tamaryders Clouds are made of cotton, of course. That's why cotton clothes are so comfortable. What is the best way to choose a new car? Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:45:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178620 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178620 Iphigeneia The best way to choose a new car is to capture a pigeon and tame it. Choose your favourite new/used car lot, and set your trained pigeon loose. The first car to receive your trained pigeons droppings is the one you must purchase and take home with you. Though we've had many predictions, none of them have been correct, so I am most anxious to know the truth: When is Doomsday? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:25:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_179593 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_179593 Kalimama After Monday and before Wednesday, but only when it's the second full moon of the month after the third Thursday from the Vernal Equinox on which the Four inner planets align with the Moon and the outer planets align with the sun at the stroke of Noon Greenwich Mean Time. The specificity of this time is what drove us to create the atomic clock. Unfortunately, this condition was determined before the infamous "Pluto downgrade", and there is no consensus on whether Pluto is required to be included in this alignment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What happened to the dinosaurs? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:37:07 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_180113 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_180113 Kibet The earth used to never have rain that reached the ground due to the heat of the planet back in the time of dinosaurs. When the planet eventually started cooling, the rain started and all the dinosaurs looked up into the sky in amazement with mouths gaped open. This caused all the rain water to run down their throats and fill their lungs, drowning them. The desert dwelling dinosaurs could not close off their nostrils to protect them from sandstorms, so these dinosaurs drowned in sand. As Mammals can close off their throats, and some (Camels) can close their nostrils, they survived, which would never have been the case if an asteroid had hit earth. And now you know. How does a solar exclipse occur? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:25:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_180432 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_180432 waxlion A solar exclipse occurs when you take a solar eclipse and add an X to it. This is similar to the method of making expressos. Why don't mommy and daddy love each other anymore? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:31:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180469 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180469 unrulydreamer Mommy loves her new boss, who makes three times as much as Daddy a whole lot more. She's moving to Malibu and wearing a new diamond ring, but that's okay because Daddy love Lilly, his former secretary with the huge boobs, even more then he ever did Mommy. Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:34:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180495 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180495 nightblade You are, of course, assuming Carmen Sandiego is on Earth. Actually, she has stolen everything of value from the planet and has gone intergalactic. You should be asking where in the cosmos is Carmen Sandiego? Where's Waldo? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:44:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180568 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180568 Kibet Waldo, who is best known for spoiling group photographs by sneaking into frame, has since became rich over the sales of his books over the past decades. Keeping the same grin has made him go slowly insane and as a result is now proclaiming to be an evil mastermind. He is now on the FBIs Most Wanted list, as well as the terrorist watch list, after releasing his blood into the atmosphere. The Waldo power is now in all of us and explains how NaNoWriMoers 'Ninja' each other. Who really shot Mr Burns? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:03:57 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180665 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180665 emshorton Due to a freak time flux which can occur when acts of violence are portrayed in cartoons, the shooting of Mr Burns actually occurred at the same time that Stewie Griffin shot Lois in his simulation of her death. Due to the two animated worlds colliding, and the many shots he fired, one which went wide actually punctured both the boundaries of the simulation and the drawn universes (universi?) and hit Mr Burns, essentially meaning he was caught in the crossfire of a plot that was happening both in the future and at the same time, but in another cartoon reality. What does the tooth fairy do with all the teeth they collect? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:25:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180769 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180769 ooburii The tooth fairy collects teeth to use as building material in the renovation of her mansion. Only the most beautiful and perfectly formed teeth are selected; the rest are donated to the lesser-able citizens of Teeth World for their own shabby huts. Why don't sheep shrink when it rains? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:48:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180847 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_180847 Kibet It is a common misconception that sheep do not shrink when it rains, they actually do. However, they also expand when it rains too, and it is due to the fact that the rate of expansion is equal to the rate of contraction (shinkage) that they stay the same size. Should the rates change, you will either get big sheep or little sheep. Little sheep are often mistaken for lambs, as spring time can often lead to shrinkage due to air pressure being lower at times of rain during this time of year. And now you know. Why do cows not need to use any boot polish to stop their skins from cracking? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:33:34 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_181055 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_181055 Neocarbuncle At the stroke of midnight, cows remove their skins using a hidden zipper on their underbellies, and soak them in giant washtubs filled with their own milk. After about an hour, they remove the skins from their vats and put them back on, still sopping with milk. While they sleep overnight, the milk soaks back into their bodies, flowing into and through the bloodstream and back into their udders, to be milked a second time in the morning. This re-milking process is what we call 'homogenization'. What is the sound of one hand clapping? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:59:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_181151 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_181151 Ellimac Many people think that the sound of one hand clapping is impossible to hear. In reality, it's sort of a "fwish" sound, made by reality temporarily collapsing in on itself, then righting itself once it's realized that it hasn't actually done the impossible. Why do birds have feathers? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:28:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_186599 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_186599 jollyjilly You may have heard that birds have feathers because they evolved from dinosaur scales. This is, of course, utterly incorrect. Birds have feathers because skin would just look weird. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:31:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_186649 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_186649 Kibet To understand how glue does not stick to the inside of the bottle, one needs to look at what makes up an atom. In the Nucleus, there are Protons and Neutrons, the Neutrons are there to act as spacers to avoid the positive charge of the protons repelling each other. Similarly, the electron shell that goes around the nucleus is made up of Electrons and another particle that stops them from sticking to each other. These are called Antigluons. When an atom is charged with extra antigluons, nothing can stick to them and they can even become slippery. As well as on the inside of glue bottles, they are most commonly found on ice created naturally. This is why you will also slide on an ice patch but you can sometimes stick your fingers to ice cubes. And now you know. If lenses project a picture upside down, why do we see the world the right way up? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:52:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_186920 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_186920 sushimustwrite You completely misunderstand. We're not seeing the world upside down or right side up. We choose to see the world upside down or right side up, and that affects how we perceive everything. You believe the way you're seeing the world is the correct way, and therefore you live your life with that assumption. If you saw the world the other way, you'd eventually believe that was the correct way. Why do we take medicine when we're sick? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:27:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_187354 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_187354 Hezzi Their not medicines. They're are a government conspiracy product, with scientifically modified chemicals, that will cause changes withing our body, and make us more susceptible to the government's reasoning, beliefs and wants. They originally tried sweets, but at they were unable to completely mask the taste, they told us all they were medicines and we must take them when ill. Any illness we get, can actually be cured by simply wishing it was gone, everyday for 4-7 days. But f course, we have all been brainwashed into thinking we need the 'medication' and therefre, we don't simply wish to be better anymore. Check out the histories of the world, its all in there :D Why does bad weather make people depressed? Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:51:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_188618 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_188618 Tamaryders It is a common misconception that bad weather makes people depressed. Actually, when more people become depressed, their negative thought waves build up in the atmosphere and cause heavier clouds to form, creating bad weather. In one groundbreaking experiment, a large group of people was sent to an uninhabited island and exposed to intensive conditioning to ensure only positive thoughts would emerge. After 30 days of tracking, no bad weather had been found in the vicinity. (The executives of Disneyland have been trying for years to harness this power, but with mixed success.) Why does fried food taste so good? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:18:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_197953 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_197953 Hezzi Because, as humans, we all needed a certain amount of grease within our bodies. Grease looks and feels disgusting, so when food it fried in grease, it sets of a chemical reaction which turns the grease to really really yummy sauce that we, as grease needing humans, love to eat. (meh) Why is sleep so important? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:23:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_198729 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_198729 Ellimac Sleep is important because without it, dreams would have nowhere to live. You see, dreams spend all day floating around, waiting for humans to go to sleep so they can slip in undetected through their earholes. Dreams need to be dreamed to live; they can't live longer than 36 hours on their own, and if enough people forgo sleep, all dreams will die out. In other words, we sleep in order to keep another species from going extinct. Why do we see rainbows after it's rained? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:08:01 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_202036 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_202036 Kibet Like all living things on Earth, Rainbows need water to grow. Unlike other living things, the Rainbow seeds are paired together. Wherever they are planted, which are done by Magpies, both places need to get rain in order for them to grow and meet in the middle. This is why rainbows are not seen everytime it rains, as it may only rain on one of the seeds. A triplet rainbow is very uncommon, but rainbow quadruplets can sometimes be seen. Why do Magpies like shiny things? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:25:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_203377 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_203377 Tamaryders Magpies are very chatty and tell each other everything. A long time ago, one magpie got a hole in his wallet and lost a bunch of quarters. He told all his friends, and now they're all on the lookout to see if they can find some for themselves. (Magpies go through a lot of coins at the nickel arcades.) Why did the mail come late today? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:14:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_204075 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_204075 wolfloverapril The mail comes neither late nor early. It arrives exactly when it means too. It is you that is late. Why are there wolves in the world? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:47:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_205535 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_205535 I am the bookwyrm To frighten away the aliens Why? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:52:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_206606 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=2#forum_thread_comment_206606 Speaker of Stones “Why” is actually a contraction of “What in the world shall I bug people with today?” By acting “Why?” you do not actually wish to know the answer, but want to annoy those around you. As in… Why does a coin have two sides? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:58:51 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_206699 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_206699 Irksome They were modeled after the world in days when people thought the world was flat. Once Columbus discovered otherwise, they tried making spherical- e.g. one-sided- coins, but they kept rolling away, so the old design was kept instead. (Oh, so much erroneity...) Where does the sun go when it sets? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:22:40 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_207084 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_207084 Speaker of Stones The sun spent some time in Japan, then took a tour of Europe. It currently reside in East Bumblefart before declaring squatter’s rights in Brazil. Good luck moving that bum! Why do cats purr? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:27:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_207167 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_207167 Speaker of Stones Wait -what? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:27:39 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_207175 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_207175 Tamaryders Cats' purrs are actually coded subliminal messages. Your cat's individual purr will vary from others, but will probably include messages such as "Feed the cat," "Pet the cat," "All hail Cat, the supreme ruler of the household," etc. How do computers work? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:02:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_208825 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_208825 SignoraPsycheZenobia Caligula. He needed something to feed to his Inciatus in the sneate so he could have a slave pretend to speak for him. This plot failed miserably as all Romans were rabid fans of Mr. Ed. However, Caligula did realize he had found the gatekeeper to jelly and, in keeping wit his personality, slathered it all over himself next time he visited the temple of Jupiter. The god was not pleased with his offering, and Caligula was struck down with green sores on the spot, which caused the Praetorian Guard to kill him for fear that this would spread to the people. However, this did not work, and Caligula lived on to invent the modern garmet known as "tighty-whities." What sunk the Titanic? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:36:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_213711 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_213711 girl_jen Narwhals. They are extremely territorial. Using their Horns of Awesomeness, they punctured the ship's hull until it resembled Swiss cheese. The rest was history. Why won't my coworker call me? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:53:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_213855 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_213855 Nappytime27 Your coworker is currently being held hostage by evil rambling college professors with a love of mud bricks. They demand a ransom of 1 million genuine, hand-made mud bricks to be delivered by carrier pigeon to the specified address. If you call the police and tell them about this, they will force your coworker to build a mud-brick house nonstop for all eternity. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:27:01 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_216933 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_216933 Nappytime27 why am i stuck in this class? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:27:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_216936 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_216936 Kibet 'Being stuck in class' is a common enough complaint either from feeling like they are going nowhere, they have made a bad choice or simply because the door is jammed. This phrase originated back in a woodwork class when Little Tommy Piper managed to nail his left hand to the desk, whilst trying to free his glued hand from his chair. It is more often than not used literally but does have a few occurrences of getting used figuratively speaking. Why do wine glasses have stalks? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:56:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_217345 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_217345 Ellimac It's a little-known fact that the farther wine is from the ground, the better it tastes. Wine glasses used to be just the cup part until someone figured this out, and since then the stems have been getting longer and longer. In the future, they'll be so long that we have to use ladders to drink the actual wine, but it will be worth it because it will taste so good. Why do spiders have eight legs? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:14:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_217617 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_217617 Aisling Banrion Because when they fought the war with the worms, the spiders won, so they took all the worms' legs to keep them from fighting again. How do balloons stay aloft? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:39:06 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_217949 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_217949 Kibet Sticking balloons to walls after rubbing them vigourously on someone's hair is relatively the same way they stay aloft in air. An ionic charge can be found on the surface of the balloon, which is well known to be a negative charge. The walls of the house are positively charged, and as houses do not float off into space, it was discovered that the earth's surface is negatively charged. As particles of the same charge repel each other, and both the ground and balloons are both negatively charged, balloons will stay aloft until they enter the clouds. When one has their head in the clouds, they tend to have a positive outlook, so much so that they reverse the polarity of the balloons and causes them to come crashing back down to earth. What is the speed of light? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:37:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_218777 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_218777 Tamaryders There is a mathematical formula to calculate the speed of light, but for our purposes we need only know that light usually travels extremely quickly. However, there are times when light slows down, which also slows down the rate at which people see things, and these are the situations we will be examining in this class. We will begin with "Red light at the intersection" and "Person waiting at the service desk to be helped," and move on to more advanced scenarios such as "Government says your income tax return did not arrive" and "Spouse says you never clean up after yourself." Why do people like Halloween so much? Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:29:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_230040 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_230040 C.J. Sandiego Because it's one of the few times of the year that you get rewarded for looking variously silly in public. You can put your clothes backward and mess up your hair, claim to be a victim of a mugging by a KrisKross fan, but as long as you have a paper bag with a Jack O' Lantern on it pasted on it, you'll get a smile and a Snickers. You do this at any other time of the year, you'd be put in jail or ridiculed for not sticking to another holiday's more organized theme. You'd have to wear green on St. Patrick's day amd a Flag suit in July but on All Hallows Eve, any thing goes! You basically get free candy for being lazy about what clothes you put on that morning. Why doesn't the USA invade North Korea? Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:04:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_240300 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_240300 AlainaintheSky The book of love was written by Shakespeare. Its actually part of a series, including the book of death and the book of hope. Each one gives you stories and advice about the best way to live your life according to the topic. The book of love specifically deals with a number of strategies, such as the Romeo &amp; Juliet, the Midsummer' Night's Dream, and the Macbeth. Maybe not the best place to get dating advice... Who the eff is Hank? Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:20:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_240573 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_240573 rainbow_writer30 That's a great question. Hank was a gent who led his followers down the path of bad grammar. He was actually the first person to ever use the word, "irregardless". His followers, dumb as they may be, procreated often (as many dumb people usually do) and taught their children such words who taught their children those words and so on and so on. The ancestry of Hank is what has caused it near impossible to convince people that regardless of Hank's usage- "irregardless"- is not a word. Why do we have Daylight Savings Time? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:48:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250245 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250245 Nappytime27 Daylight Savings Time originated because the government calculated that the sun would run out of fuel and stop burning on May 23, 2113. In order to preserve life on Earth as we know it, they began the Daylight Savings program in order to ensure that they would be able to store up enough daylight to use for at least 100 years after the sun went out in case they hadn't found another suitable planet to live on. The daylight is stored in secret underground vaults in the deserts in the American West until the appointed time when it will be released on a strict schedule so as to conserve what little daylight is left. How do you make mud bricks? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:55:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250357 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250357 Ellimac Making mud bricks is a very intricate art long since lost to time. As best as researchers can figure, ancient people made mud bricks by summoning up a horde of mud golems, declaring war on them, and smashing them into mud bricks. Another theory runs that they used regular bricks and simply coated them with mud. No one knows which one was really used; both methods have been attempted with varying levels of success. Why are there 50 stars on the American flag? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:13:40 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250586 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250586 JustinJans Because, as far as historians can find out, there is a link from the number 50 to the illuminati. The founding memebers counted 50 stars when they formed the illuminati in Italy. There were 50 original Illuminati, and they were each payed 50 coins to start. So 50 is a great power for the illuminati. The true number of Pi is 50, and it answers so many questions, which is why the illuminati changed it. Who is Cthulu? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:32:18 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250899 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_250899 wolfloverapril He's someone who decided to choose a name that no one could pronounce so he could laugh for the rest of time. Why is chocolate so addicting? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:42:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_252955 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_252955 Nappytime27 Chocolate is actually derived from the same plant that produces squash and birdseed. The roots of this plant contain a substance known as choco, which has been found to have highly addicting properties. To make chocolate, one simply takes the roots, boils them in a pot of sugar water, and then drops an atomic bomb on the pot. The radiation from the bomb alters the chemical structure of the choco-water and turns it into chocolate. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:55:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_253961 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_253961 Ellimac That would be the fault of the homework elves. You see, with every piece of homework a teacher assigns, they release a squadron of elves. These elves don't follow every student; sometimes they just focus on one or two. Unfortunately, you're the target this time. The purpose of these elves is to ensure that at least one student doesn't do their homework, or does a bad job, so the teacher can grade on a bell curve. What the elves do is, they sit on your shoulders or your head or sometimes even your homework and tell you that it won't be worth it to do the homework. Therefore, you never feel like doing it. Why can't babies talk? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:30:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_254448 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_254448 Tearless Babies actually possess a vocabulary greater than most adults. This is not widely known due to the fact that intelligence actually decreases as a child approaches their teenage years, reaching its peak around when most people are college freshmen (this also explains several other phenomina). Only once into their mid twenties does intelligence begin increasing again, but it never reaches levels as high as during infancy. We rarely remember our early childhoods; this is a natural defense mechanism of the brain to protect us. Babies, despite their vast knowledge of the universe and expansive command of their native language, refrain from speaking for fear that the knowledge they possess will blow the minds of every adult on this earth and cause global collapse. It has also been speculated that they just find us too incredibly stupid to bother trying to communicate. --- Why do people order double cheeseburgers and diet cokes at the same time? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:31:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_255181 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_255181 Nappytime27 the combination of such large amounts of meat and cheese with regular soda causes a chemical reaction that releases a toxin in the cola into the bloodstream. this toxin causes cells to mutate at a rapid rate, causing people to turn into saber-toothed kittens. The government discovered this problem, and to try to keep it a secret, they brainwashed the entire population into getting diet coke with their double cheeseburgers so that none of them would turn into bloodthirsty saber-toothed kittens.... Why is NaNoWriMo in November? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:06:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_255650 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_255650 Kibet Originally, NaNoWriMo was not called anything when Baty, our creator, came up with the idea. When he did finally come up with the name, all his friends agreed it was an excellent name. Contrary to popular belief, NaNoWriMo does not stand for National Novel Writing Month. It actually stands for 'Naming November Writing Month'. When Our Creator woke up the next day, he realised that there was a problem, as the event was taking place at the wrong time of year. So he had two choices, move the month or change the name. Unfortunately NaJuWriMo was already taken by the National Jury of Wrigging Monkeys. Why do we call a moon's day a lunar month? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:43:36 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_267639 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_267639 Jennywvr The moon was once juxtaposed with a Luna Moth and it all got confused from there. Why is there Winter in Ohio? I mean, seriously. I have to put on socks tomorrow? I hate socks! Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:16:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_272599 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_272599 I am the bookwyrm Well, a long time ago, there were guardians for all of the states. Ohio had a rabbit, Utah had a cougar, and Montana had an eagle. But that actually doesn't matter. The reason is, there was this guy named Arctis. He loved snow, and he lived at the north pole. But Arctis was not very social, and when Santa Claus moved in next door, he decided to move. Naturally, he had to bring at least some snow with him. ---- Why does the sun set? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:52:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_273130 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_273130 klb1228 Because it's sleepy, just because Helios is a god you can't expect him to stay up all the time. He needs his rest too, and he can't get that if he's shining all the time. How else do you think he stays so brilliant? He needs his beauty rest, especially if Apollo's going to be dragging him around by chariot all day. How much wood would a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:30:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_273681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_273681 Tamaryders 34 1/2 bushels per day, with weekends off. That's an average, of course. There are some lazy wood chucks out there as well as a few overachievers. What is the best way to keep apples fresh? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:05:19 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_274182 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_274182 I am the bookwyrm Wrap them in duct tape. It always works. Why do angels have halos? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:08:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_274231 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_274231 ViolaLover Because, a long time ago in an afterlife far far away the angels played games of ring toss using each other's heads. Whichever angel did not have a halo on his head had to go back to earth and live another life. This unusual custom continues today for reasons unknown (the angels have ruled many times over that it is silly, but never changed it) Why doesn't anything rhyme with 'orange'? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:35:19 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_274606 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_274606 Umbellifera Pineapples, peaches, figs and other fruits are literate, and pass the time on the tree reading out poetry to each other when you aren't watching. Oranges, however, are illiterate, which gives them low self esteem. In order to make them feel better, 14th century oranges founded the international Oranges Against Poetry Foundation, and did so by secretly killing and eating any human being or literate piece of fruit who tried to invent a word that rhymed with orange. Why don't bacteria take over the universe? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:17:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_275206 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_275206 GallifreyGirl Because they are altogether too shy. If they were ever to pluck up the courage to take over, we'd all be screwed. Is there anything better than friendship? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:22:52 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_275275 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_275275 ShannWRITES Of course! Fried Macaroni and Cheese is infinately better than friendship. Sure a good friendship will last a lifetime and all that, yada yada yada,....but nothing compares to deep fried comfort food that's sure to add pounds to you. What is a good use for the lint you find your your pockets? Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:01:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_289743 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_289743 Ellimac The lint in your pockets actually comes from another dimension. It can thus be used as a door to that dimension, but only if you do it right. If you keep your hands in your pockets at all times, you'll be able to catch it when it's fresh and full of dimensional energy, and if you squeeze it really hard right then, you'll be transported to another dimension. You might want to hold off on that, though - the other dimension is entirely made of lint, and there's no known way back yet. Why does it only snow when it's cold out? Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:23:46 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_290072 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_290072 Tamaryders Snow is not, as the common misperception holds, frozen water. It is tiny life forms who have migrated to our atmosphere from the asteroid belt. They are used to the cold of space and thus don't like to come down to visit Earth's surface unless it's cold here. Where did all my money go? Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:46:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_290458 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_290458 suburbancat Money is a very social creature. It likes hanging out in big groups and throwing wild parties, the wilder the better. It's especially fond of hanging out in exotic locations, which is why vacations in these areas cost so much. Your money decided that your life was too boring for it and that you didn't have enough of it anyway. Right now, it's hanging out with a bunch of other people's money down in Cancun. When the party there gets stale, it'll take all it's new friends and find another wild party in a better location. Why does my cooking never turn out like the recipe that I followed exactly? Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:22:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_291047 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_291047 JustinJans Cooking is not actually a process of putting food inside appliances to cook, such as ovens and stove. That's what they want you to think. In reality cooking involves gnomes actually using magic to transform your food when you're not looking. You may not be treating you're gnomes right, so they screw up your food. I would say leaving some milk and mint leaves out on the table every night should endear them to you and next time they will make better food. Why can't I go to sleep at night, yet when I try to stay awake through school lectures, I fall asleep. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:30:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_292019 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_292019 xxedwardxsakuraxx Man an ignorant assume it to be insomnia and lack of sleep. Unfortunately it's your ears. You see the ear drum is connected to your brain. Silence makes it so that your ear, and thus your brain, are constantly working to find noise. The constant noise and lecture during a classroom relaxes the eardrum and thus many parts and functions of the brain slows down; the lack of oxygen causes the victim to fall asleep to preserve it. Why is my cat a mooch? Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:04:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_292392 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_292392 IrishIris Every seventh cycle of the moon in the life of a cat, all the atoms spontaneously combust and rearrange in their cute, fuzzy bodies. HOWEVER, this requires a tremendous amount of energy and concentration, and so your cat is forced to mooch off any and all food they can find to prepare themselves for this cyclic occurance. What causes hangnails? Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:00:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_311706 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_311706 Tamaryders In your case, your hangnails are caused by the carpentry you do in your sleep. There is a secret workshop somewhere in your home and in the middle of the night, you sleepwalk to the secret entrance, go in, and spend several hours creating things out of wood. Unfortunately, it's a little hard on your hands because you can never find your tools (your eyes are closed) and you end up just using your fingers. Thus the hangnails. Why is there a strange noise in my basement? Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:35:17 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_335099 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_335099 suburbancat Strange noises like to live in basements because they dig the creepy vibe. They're very talkative creatures and like to talk just to hear themselves speak. Their language is unintelligible to humans but makes perfect sense to other strange noises. They like to have parties, which is why you'll sometimes hear lots of them talking to each other. Instead of worrying about the one strange noise in your basement, be glad it's not asking you to provide food for its parties. Where did all my cookies go? Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:33:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_337920 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_337920 ThePiratess There are these little people called Stabby Hand Elves. Normally, they stop people from stealing things in retail stores, but recently a rogue faction has split off, calling themselves the Stealy Hand Elves, and they found their way into your house last night and stole all of the cookies from your cookie jar. Who REALLY let the dogs out? Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:24:30 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_339079 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_339079 FlatRose No one. The dogs let themselves out through an ingenious invention that takes the place of an opposable thumb. They will now not only be capable of letting themselves out but also feeding themselves and throwing their own ball. There are even rumors that they'll start collaring and walking their humans (as soon as they finish ridding the world of the ferocious squirrels). Who's idea was it to have snow in October? Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:41:57 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_339494 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_339494 akaNoodleBox The person who wrote this came to every gate in the world and let the dogs out. How is milk made? Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:43:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_339534 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_339534 Nappytime27 Milk is formed by a complicated process involving alien bacteria and pond scum. It is one of the thirteen scientific marvels of the world and has yet to be explained in terms understandable to laypersons. What makes fire burn? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:18:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_365518 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_365518 Arena-Mitts Fire burns because before the world began, the air and wood were deeply in love, and their love caused fire to be created. The reason that we are not constantly burning is because we come between the air and the wood, sucking in air for ourselves and poisoning their love with carbon monoxide. But whenever they can, the air and the wood create fire. Why hasn't the zombie apocalypse happened yet? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:39:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_366360 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_366360 hijinx_ensue Come on, they're ZOMBIES. It's not like they keep datebooks or anything. And even if they did, they can't tell time. When asphalt turns grey, where does the black go? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:55:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_366891 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_366891 FlatRose Due to social insecurities (wouldn't you have them if you were named asphalt?), the black in asphalt is the first thing to pale and evaporate, thus getting out of any party obligations. What isn't there can't be invited! What is the best cure for getting a song out of one's head? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:08:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_367345 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_367345 MajorBookworm Hide in your grandmother's closet at the peak of the full moon whilst stirring frozen tomato soup. Why do cats like to hide in boxes? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:22:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_367787 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_367787 pasithee Three words: Surprise assassination attempts. Where do dogs go when they die? Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:49:18 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_381354 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_381354 AnimeOtaku Contrary to popular opinion, all dogs do not go to heaven. In fact, most dogs do not die at all. It is an unusual occurrence in nature, but nevertheless: dogs simply enter deep comas when they "die." We humans, believing as we often do that these dogs are dead (since they have no pulse/are not breathing/etc), bury these poor dogs. Although it is a commonly known fact that all cats have nine lives, it is lesser known that dogs have alter-egos. When a dog "dies," these alter-egos are activated in a secret place in the center of the earth known as Eninac, where they have no tails (see the first page), and are free to live in true dog fashion, instead of learning how to "sit" and "lie down." --- Why is there an apple in my dressing-gown? Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:29:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_392508 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_392508 suburbancat Snow Bright, the little known cousin of Snow White, was wearing your dressing-gown when the evil queen came by and gave her an apple. The evil queen has learned from her past mistakes and this apple made Snow Bright disintegrate in a poof of magic smoke, leaving the dressing-gown and apple behind. Why is my cat staring out the window? Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:38:44 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_398354 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_398354 verilia What you believe to be an apple is, in fact, the re-incarnation of Steve Jobs, and is currently looking for ideas for the new iBathrobe Apple product he intends to inspire in the current leadership of the company, assuming he can ever figure out how to escape your home without feet. (He's hoping that you'll wear said dressing-gown outside one day when you're in a hurry and/or distracted by your NaNovel.) --- How can my MC, who, not unlike me, is a student with no particular expertise, save the world economy? Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:44:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_398550 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_398550 saraheilonwy Your MC will find and raise a flock of plot bunnies who will train her in such matters and equip her with mana rays and blunderbusses. Why does my poster keep falling off the wall? Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:03:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_410043 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_410043 Skyla Because tiny ninjas keep destroying every adhesive/thumb tack/etc that you keep trying to keep your poster up with. Why do I always get songs stuck in my head? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:19:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418343 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418343 littlelion2k Songs on the radio are obviously transmitted via radio waves. When one of these waves enters your ear and you turn your head (as opposed to allowing the wave to go "in one ear and out the other"), the wave gets caught in your head and starts bouncing back and forth in your skull. You then hear the segment of the song contained in the radio waves. Why do my wisdom teeth have to be removed? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:22:35 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418419 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418419 Skyla Because your wisdom teeth are too wise. If they were allowed to remain in your head they would quickly take over your whole body and eventually the world. Their evil must be stopped! Why does my cat try to eat paper? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:24:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418470 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418470 littlelion2k Because your cat is jealous of your ability to read but doesn't fully understand it. (S)He knows that you look at paper and it makes you smarter, but when (s)he looks at the paper, all (s)he sees are shapes. (S)He therefore eats the paper, thinking that by eating it, (s)he can gain its wisdom. Where do babies come from? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:31:10 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418630 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_418630 AlwaysInADream Oh, that's easy. You decide who you want the parent(s) to be, fail to appearify them from the past to get their paradox slime, mix it all up and run it through an ectobiology machine, and BOOM! Instant baby. Why does anything exist? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:05:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_419422 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_419422 wolfloverapril Anything and everything exists to make you happy. If something doesn't make you happy, you should destroy it. Why am I such a procrastinator? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:00:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_433898 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_433898 TogetherAgain You are a procrastinator because nothing is really worth doing, so why bother doing it now? It's not important. You can do it later. That, or you're like the magnet on my grandmother's refrigerator. You don't really procrastinate... you just reschedule. If bears are so scary, why do we give them to children as cute and cuddly stuffed toys? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:04:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_434018 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_434018 JackieMReuter We give stuffed bears to children out of misplaced sense of protection, hoping the children will see them as friendly and run screaming if they ever meet one in the woods. this, strangely, doesn't seem to be working well. Should i worry about the strange noises emnating from behind the curtains? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:18:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_434407 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_434407 littlelion2k No, that's just Xamdamor, demon of the window treatments. It's nothing to worry about. Everything is under control. Why does the tree on the quad smell so disgusting? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:34:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_434915 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_434915 suburbancat Because the tree is having a love affair with a skunk. Don't break them up! They're madly, deeply in love. Why does my cat eat plastic bags? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:12:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_436139 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_436139 JackieMReuter It is a little known fact that plastic bags are a great source of nutrition for select breeds of cats. Unfortunately, the contents of said bags rarely share the same amount of nutrition. Why won't my landlady let me get a cat? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:15:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_436223 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_436223 littlelion2k Your landlady is secretly a spy for the sworn enemy of the cats: the dogs. Your landlady may look human, but look closer...doesn't she look a bit doglike? It's actually an ingeniously-designed costume- and you're falling for it! Anyway, a dog spy landlady would never allow a cat to be in a building she manages. What killed the dinosaurs? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:08:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_442111 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_442111 Dillusional writer Well, funny story actually. Apparently there was a war going on between the carnivours and the herbivores, while this epic battle was going on, there was a group of baby dinosaurs who were all playing together nice and fine. However, one of the baby T-Rex's got a rumbly in his tummy, and a few minutes later cut the cheese so hard that the smell traveled all over the earth and each dinosuar instantly died within nanoseconds of smiling the aftermath. Why can't kangaroos hop backwards? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:25:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_442690 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_442690 suburbancat Kangaroos hop forwards to keep the Earth rotating in the right direction. It doesn't matter which way they hop so long as they face forwards when they do it. If they hop backwards, the Earth would start spinning the other way round, making everyone fly off the surface and out into space. Thus, they made an ancient pact long ago to never hop backwards. Why do I keep getting Ninja'd in the forums? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:04:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_447534 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_447534 littlelion2k You keep getting ninja'd because you have done something to anger the Royal United Ninja Society (RUNS). You probably ran into a member of the RUNS while you were running late for something, bumping into them and knocking them over because you didn't see them (they were invisible, after all). Now the RUNS is after you. They are an international society with millions of invisible member, and they have made it their purpose to make your life a little more irritating. Why do I have such bad heartburn today? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:43:48 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_461954 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_461954 Tearless This is a sign that the dormant dragon blood deep in your ancestory has been awakened. Do not panic, this is a normal precurser to gaining the ability to breathe fire and will go away after your powers are fully developed. You may also experience mild vertigo as your equillibrium adjusts to your imminent ability to fly; my recommendation is to stay indoors and write so as not to disturb the general public when you inevitably sprout majestic wings and take to the sky in a blaze of fire and glory. Why do my characters ignore me during crucial moments? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:56:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_462237 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_462237 MajorBookworm Because they're like cats. They tolerate you playing with them, when they want you to, but when they don't want you to, they ignore you and go back to their naps. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:38:11 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_471047 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_471047 suburbancat This is a falsehood that has been passed down from generation to generation. Truth is, glue DOES stick to the inside of the bottle. That's actually the only place it's supposed to stick. Glue is very perverse, though, and prefers to stick anywhere it's not supposed to. It has a great affinity for fingers, clothing, and moving parts right next to whatever was supposed to be glued firmly. Why do we use Formula 409? What happened to the other 408 formulas? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:47:08 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_473173 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_473173 SammyWrae Well - Formulas 2 to 406 were just test versions, and were never released the public. Formula 407 exploded when it touched human skin, and Formula 408 heated up to 10,000 degrees when it was exposed to the air. These two did go on sale, but not for very long, and only in one town (which isn't there any more, but that's probably not connected to the problems with the Formulas in question). And, of course, Formula 1 turned out to be a very, very good source of fuel for cars that were driven round in circles at very high speeds for hours on end. Why is there only ONE monopolies and mergers commission in the UK? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:07:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_477840 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_477840 AlwaysInADream Because it actually exists to monopolize the monopolies. Duh. Why is procrastinating so tempting even when it's not actually all that much fun? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:09:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_477907 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_477907 Lidia Chatka There is a very simple explanation ... the Monopolies and Mergers Commission is part of a larger organization known as the Bureau of Oxymorons. Better-known departments include the Department of Military Intelligence and the Department of Jumbo Shrimp. Why does the other lane of traffic always move more quickly?. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:11:41 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_477974 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_477974 melinda jane Good question. Because you are not in it. If you moved to the lane of traffic that is moving more quickly, then the lane you were in would suddenly move more quickly then the one you now find yourself in. Why do roses have thorns? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:36:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_478790 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_478790 suburbancat WaffleofDestiny - St. Elmo's Fire is simply a collection of light-emitting faeries that like to hang out on small, metal objects. They team up and play King of the Hill, trying to knock each other off of the point of the object. The color of the light tells you which side is winning at the moment. Some people say they can even hear the faeries playing, though it sounds to our ears like a faint buzzing. melinda jane - Roses know that their beautiful blooms attract young lovers trying to woo each other. Roses know that love is just a fleeting feeling that can be quite intoxicating and can cover up a multitude of flaws. In an attempt to jolt the lovers back into reality, they developed thorns in hopes that the pain would do the trick. Why does my dog bark at the postman? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:40:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_484866 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_484866 provehitoinaltum They are playing Sardines with Where's Wally, and the lizards are losing. Where is the best place to keep my brains? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:53:16 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_487920 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_487920 MajorBookworm It the cupboard under the upstairs bathroom sink. Why is the water in my fridge not cold? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:23:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_498194 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_498194 FlatRose Because it is possessed by a hot water demon, the ultimate enemy of the great Freon. Why do my gerbils insist on eating the bars of their cage? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:41:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_498665 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_498665 MajorBookworm Because gerbils have a special chemical in them that reacts with a spark of energy whenever it comes in contact with the bars of their cage, and they believe that the spark of energy is slowly but surely giving them a super power that will enable them to escape their cage, thus they go back over and over to keep eating it. Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:04:03 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_502832 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_502832 SammyWrae Because the first time he met Jane, she challenged him to beard a lion in its den, and he completely misunderstood what she meant. If everyone in the southern hemisphere climbed up a two foot ladder and jumped off at the same time, what would happen? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:57:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_504367 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_504367 disastrous The southern hemisphere would flatten out entirely, creating a dome shaped earth. Which people might accidentally walk off of if they're not really careful. Why is my beanbag chair so comfy? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:12:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_504795 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_504795 IceCreamAddict It's not actually comfy but the atoms within the bean bag chair actually melding to your skin in hopes of trapping you there forever. Fortunately they have yet to figure out how to meld with your skin permanently, yet.... What is love? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:42:30 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_505596 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_505596 Minibyte Love is a chemical reaction created by our species to keep the species reproducing and ensure it's survival. When early humans refused to reproduce without a good cause, the government sent a bajillion scientists to the deep Amazon forest to find something to motivate humans to reproduce. After spending decades researching and making combination, they combined key replaceable parts of certain animals and fossil fuel and superheated it, releasing it into the air. All humans inhaled this substance, which genetically altered our DNA and made us want to reproduce. Thus... the emotion love is actually made up of tiny hairs, scales, feathers, flower petals, leaves, some water and fossil fuel. However, because it was all breathed in by our ancestors, the government kept saying it was in the air that the placebo effect is so deeply ingrained into our psyche that we really believe in it. So for us today, love is really nothing but imagined feelings, much like a sugar pill! Why does my dog demand to sleep on my bed every night? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:50:02 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_505803 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_505803 IceCreamAddict Each night when you lie down to sleep your dog actually switches places with you. You sleep peacefully in your dog's body whilst your dog is running around chasing cars and cats in yours. This began when you ate a piece of moldy bread last year which everyone knows places a curse on you. At the moment doctors are considering putting you into a mental institution after the police caught your dog the other night. Probably best not to go to sleep tonight. What was the first last name? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:11:49 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_506446 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_506446 SammyWrae The first last name was actually the same as the last first name. However, the first first name was not the same as the last last name, because the last last name was not the same as the first last name, simply because the first last name came first while the last last name came last. But if you make one name out of all of them - last first name, last last name, first first name, first last name - then you will get the name of the person who you first thought of. How do you get to Mornington Crescent? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:27:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_506926 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_506926 suburbancat You make a left, then a right, then another right, then two lefts, then three rights, wait, that's another left, then two more rights, then a left, then a right, or was it a left?, then another right. Can't miss it! How do you get to Sesame Street? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:33:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_514718 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_514718 IceCreamAddict First one must do the ritualistic dance of the ancients, which is basically a dance imitating a penguin trying to fly. Once you have done that for about five minutes, it works better if recorded and put on youtube, you must stop dancing immediately. You must stand on your head and sing about lamps until you start getting thirsty. At this point your sesame seed will be expanding into a portal into sesame, if this sequence is not followed exactly it will become a black hole that feeds off of souls. Once you stop singing answer the riddle that the sesame seed poses and jump in if the answer is blue. If the answer is 42 you must start the whole procedure over again. Obviously. Why do we have five fingers? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:59:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_523198 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_523198 WaffleofDestiny Because when King Arthur was counting his fingers he mistakingly said "1...2...5" thus, we do not, in fact, have five fingers, we actually have three. But because King Arthur was seriously dyslexic, we believe that three is five and five is three and that Camelot is a very silly place and we should never go there. Why can't I decide what picture to use as my avatar? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:26:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_523815 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_523815 IceCreamAddict Choosing your avatar is a very momentous decision, almost as important as naming your child. If the wrong avatar picture is chosen you will be traumatized for life. Why isn't candy nutritious? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:35:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_524006 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_524006 suburbancat Nutrition and Tastes Good were in a battle. Tastes Good wanted Nutrition to join it, saying "come to our side, we have cookies!" Nutrition refused, then yelled "NOOOOOOOOOOOO" and jumped down a well before joining the other side. They have never resolved their differences. As a result, to this day anything that is Nutritious tastes like mud, and anything that Tastes Good is not Nutritious. Candy tastes good, thus it will never, ever be nutritious. What kind of cookies does the Dark Side have? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:36:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_532020 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_532020 IceCreamAddict The dark side has no cookies to speak of because the dark side consumed all cookies in the universe. Yes all the cookies you've had all these years are simply figments of your imagination. Why is the dark side evil? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:41:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_532163 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_532163 SammyWrae The dark side is clearly not evil, but merely the victim of an exceptionally good propaganda campaign by the light side. Who would have stared in the Ealing Studio production of "Love Labour's Won"? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:01:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_537552 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_537552 suburbancat All of the actors/actresses would stare at each other for long periods of time. It's very hard to act in a play that has no script. The director would be clueless, too, and walk around muttering under his/her breath most of the time until everyone is sure that s/he had gone off the deep end. They finally convince each other that they can, indeed, act in a play with no script, then start acting randomly while speaking in iambic pentameter. So, everybody on set would have stared. Oh, did you mean *starred*??? That, I don't know. Why can't I read your mind over the internet? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:04:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550075 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550075 saraheilonwy The great supernova Kepler's Star will be starring in Love's Labour's Won. Kepler is greatly looking forward to this. How come money exists? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:07:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550112 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550112 saraheilonwy Whoops! Here I'll answer yours now... You can't read my mind over the internet, because you're getting lost in the series of tubes that it is comprised of. And my mind is a stealthy ninja. How come money exists? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:08:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550124 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550124 AlyRuth Money exists because the human brain is biologically programmed to release endorphins when the skin comes in contact with meaningful pieces of paper or precious metals. It is widely thought that people like money because it symbolizes power, but the opposite is true: power symbolizes money, which is what the body requires to survive. Ever wonder why developing countries have higher death rates? This is caused by a biological lack of money. Money has always existed because humans and our ancestors needed it. This can be observed in zoos, where Chimpanzees, our closest relative, exchange pieces of granite or other stones. Why do cats purr? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:10:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550892 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=7#forum_thread_comment_550892 JackieMReuter Interesting thing, actually. Long ago, a cat asked a dog why dogs growl, and why they wag their tails. Out of a hope to confuse the cat, the dog told the cat that growling means happiness and wagging tails means they're angry. Ever since, cats have adopted this mode of communication, though of course they've discovered that dogs do the opposite. Why are elephants reknowned for their memory skills? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:33:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_562661 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_562661 Ashrazan Some people think that elephants are renowned for their memory skills because of their large heads but this isn't true. The truth is that elephants simply spend so much of their time talking about the "good old days" that they never can forget them. Please note, this tends to make the conversations in most herds quite repetitive and boring... Why don't Skittles actually come in colors of the rainbow if that is their slogan? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:45:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_564536 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_564536 Sumeragi When Skittles were first introduced in 1964, they were in fact all colors of the rainbow. This led to massive confusion among leprechauns, who began leaving little pots of gold at the end of every bag of Skittles. Obviously, this was not an economically sound situation. So, the leprechauns revolted, and in the largest Leprechaun Protest Movement of the 20th century, they succeeded in eliminating the rainbow scheme. Why was the Great Wall of china built? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:07:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_565137 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_565137 DarkOwl Well, obviously, if China didn't have sturdy walls, it would fall over and probably crush Mongolia or Japan. So the Great Wall was built to keep everyone else safe from China Why is my ghost Steve obsessed with peanut butter? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:54:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_566398 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_566398 supersinger473 Because ghosts do not have the mental energy to convert calories to energy and move about on their owns so they have little hamsters on wheels powering their movements. Steve's runs on peanut butter. Why do i find accents so exciting? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:22:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_567067 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_567067 Lady_Indis_Dress Because you were deprived of accents as a child, thus every time you hear one a special chemical is released by your adrenal glands. This chemcial is called excitomine and is released with all new experiences and also with repeated exposure to experiences that one finds enjoyable. Only .832% of the human race releases excitomine upon hearing accents. The accent that releases the most excitomine is Australian. Why does the caged bird sing? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:55:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_577167 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_577167 SammyWrae It's looking for the exact resonant frequency to shatter the bars of the cage, so it can fly free. Who do you serve, and who do you trust? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:31:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_577837 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_577837 Ashrazan Whoever's meal I happen to have on my tray and ghosts not zombies or vampires... Why are stop signs octagons? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:43:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_587228 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_587228 IceCreamAddict Humans can only see octagon shaped signs. All other signs have been used for experimentation, but only octagons can hold human attention for more than a few seconds. That's why people stop at a stop sign so that they might have a chance to stare at it. Why is the sun yellow? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:48:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_587340 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_587340 suburbancat All the colors are involved in a massive fight inside the sun, and yellow is acting as the ref to keep the fight contained. It often serves the same function as a cloud of dust in a cartoon fight, containing the fight and keeping it from getting to graphic for young eyes. Occasionally, another color will poke through, which is why sunrises and sunsets will sometimes be orange or red or pink or green. Why does the cat lie down right where I'm about to step right as I can't stop myself from stepping there? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:54:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_587456 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_587456 catchasnidget Cats enjoy being massaged by human feet. However, they do not speak English, Spanish, French, Alien, or any language other than Ancient Feline. Therefore, whenever they feel a large knot along their spine, they sit beneath your feet. Why is Pluto Mickey's pet but Goofy is his friend if they're both dogs? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:58:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_588777 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_588777 MajorBookworm Pluto isn't actually Mickey's pet, like most people think. In fact, he is just Mickey's roommate, who has some strange tendencies, including refusing to speak, walking on all fours, and fetching things. What is the point of a banana? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:02:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_588861 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_588861 catchasnidget Bananas themselves are actually quite useful. Th point of a banana is its peel. This peel has many uses. A: It is used for comedy. For example, characters may slip on them B: They are cheaper alternative to roller skates. C:They can be made into pretty sweaters for monkeys. Whi is the customer always right? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:06:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_588947 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_588947 Lady_Indis_Dress Because if the customer left he wouldn't be a customer any more. Whe-e-e-e-ere is love? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:27:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_589475 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_589475 Ashrazan Love had a large fight with sense and logic and promptly left in a huff to another part of the galaxy for a while. Since love didn't leave a message we aren't entirely sure where but I'd say near that Red Giant (star) over that way *points in random direction* Why is everyone obsessed with coffee but never seem to see it as a problem? Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:59:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_591311 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_591311 KimBEARly They do see it as a problem, but they don't want to hurt its feelings. Coffee is extremely sensitive, and might start crying. Oh, where is my hairbrush? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:04:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_593285 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_593285 suburbancat Your hairbrush is having a love affair with your left shoe, much to the chagrin of your right shoe. Your hairbrush and left shoe sneak out frequently for lover's trysts while your poor right shoe has to sit all alone. To prevent your hairbrush from disappearing, you should tie your shoelaces together so your left shoe can't run off with it. Why do you need a hairbrush - you don't have any hair? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:12:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_593370 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_593370 Lady_Indis_Dress The hairbrush is not for brushing hair, silly. It's a microphone for mirror-singing. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:13:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_601443 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_601443 Melpomene Woodchucks chuck wood as fast as the wood chipper they're chucking wood into can chip wood. Why are there so many calories in Chinese takeout? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:18:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_601519 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_601519 suburbancat Because you didn't take out from the salad bar. You see, calories are scared of iceburg lettuce and all those other leafy green veggies. The only calories in those leafy greens are the few that they clung onto for dear life. Put some leafy greens in your take out container, and all those calories jump out by themselves. Unfortunately, bok choy has learned to use its natural scoop shape to hold onto more calories, so a dish like moo goo gai pan still has plenty of calories. Why are Wingstop fries addicting? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:49:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_602113 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=8#forum_thread_comment_602113 Lady_Indis_Dress They add tobacco to them in microscopic amounts: not enough to affect the taste, but enough to get you hooked. Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:42:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_604379 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_604379 Cristaliena At the moment, he is in Brooklyn, as can be seen on his Facebook page. Where does the sun go when is sets? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:32:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_604948 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_604948 saraheilonwy The sun goes to it's spike mark backstage where it waits patiently until the Assistant Stage Manager puts it out again. Why did Van Gogh chop off his ear? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:35:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_606299 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_606299 Cristaliena In the tragically mislead presumption that, if dried and ground into a powder, would make his paints so wonderful people would ignore his horrible painting. Where's Waldo? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:50:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_606645 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_606645 AlyRuth It's not a well-documented subject matter, but it is widely known by treasure seekers that the real Waldo is hidden in the Ark of the Covenant--an artifact that has been missing from history for thousands of years. The common misconception about Waldo is that he prefers large crowds of strange people, but the truth of the matter is that he is almost in a "Sleeping Beauty" state inside the Ark. This is why his so famous today: treasure seekers aren't looking for the Ark, they're looking for Waldo--you could call him the best hide and seek player in the world or the biggest troll in all of history. Why are there useless statues on Easter Island? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:41:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_607716 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_607716 IceCreamAddict They are not useless merely out of commission. The statues on Easter Island were once used to create a telepathic field over the island. However the telepathic field turned out to be more torturous than helpful, pitting neighbor against neighbor in a confused, hysterical war. This caused all the inhabitant of Easter Island to die off leaving the idle statues in their wake. This is why Easter Island continues to be uninhabitable in order to avoid a similar catastrophe, like the one in Atlantis with the failed underwater city. Do aliens exist? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:52:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_607922 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_607922 catchasnidget In a sense. The word 'alien' in actuality refers to a creature from an alternate universe. In some alternate universes, there are aliens just like the ones we imagine. They are a striking shade of lime green and have antenna and eyes on stalks. However, because of the Laws of the Multiverse, which by the way were written by Merlin. Merlin is a wizard commonly believed to live in medieval England where- Anyway, According to the Laws of the Multiverse, when traveling through the universes, one must conform to the standards of what the majority of people consider 'normal'. Therefore, when aliens travel to Earth B67489J243(our universe) they appear human. who was Merlin. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:34:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_609889 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_609889 Jaina An alien. What are monkeys good for? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:38:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_611155 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_611155 AlyRuth Ah! It is a tale passed down by the generations in my family! The common belief is that Merlin was a mideval magician and a good one at that--but that's only half of the story. It was 1454 in Britain. My great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great uncle was a fisherman off the coast. As he brought in his nets, he found what they call in the fishing industry a "Marlin." But this Marlin was a strange one: he had thick, round glasses and a scar in the shape of a lightning bolt. It turns out, the fisherman had caught this Marlin just as it was going to Fishscales School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Marlin, worried that the fisherman would not throw him back, preformed a spell that turned him into a man and this man soon adopted the name Godric Griffindor and founded a school in the countryside but this part of his history is debated. However, because of British accents retelling the story, the name "Marlin" turned slowly into "Merlin." How did people invent fire? Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:44:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_611264 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_611264 SammyWrae Because the first caveman wanted to get rid of one of the members of his hunting party, and he needed a word to do it. Why does paper beat rock? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_617529 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_617529 IceCreamAddict There are many rumors regarding this particular phenomenon. The most popular one, is that paper is rock's girlfriend. The other, widely regarded, rumor is that the gladiator style fight between the three are fixed. There is no proof yet of either of these matters, but our undercover agents will get to the bottom of it soon enough. Why did dinosaurs go extinct? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:20:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_618513 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_618513 Lady_Indis_Dress They had a bad HMO. Who let the dogs out? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:18:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_623341 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_623341 suburbancat They let themselves out. Why does my cat prefer to drink out of my glass instead of her bowl? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:46:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_623957 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_623957 Kimmer Have you ever tasted the water in her bowl? Invisible creatures bathe in her water and leave nasty soap scum ....it tastes crappy. They prefer bowls and won't bathe in your glass, so your glass water tastes better. Your cat is obviously smarter than you. (In many ways. Just ask him/her.) Why are avocados green? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:23:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_625968 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_625968 Lady_Indis_Dress They are envious of the bananas' lithe figures. Why does grass grow? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:01:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_631989 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_631989 hijinx_ensue Grass isn't growing so much as struggling out of the ground away from the moles and various rodents living in sin beneath it. Grass is very prudish. Why do penguins continue to insist on living in Antarctica? Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:40:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_632672 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_632672 Ashrazan Because penguins hate humans and know that Antarctica is one of the last places there will ever be a large number of people. The occasional scientist that dies from the cold in Antarctica was actually killed by angry penguins. Who or what, originally determined which way is right and the other left? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:02:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_635536 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_635536 SammyWrae A cavemen. He and his girlfriend were going to get married, but she caught him cheating with a cavegirl from the next village over, and abandoned him. When his friends asked him where she was, he pointed in the direction she had gone and said "she left". Why do solar eclipses only happen during the day? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:04:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_637695 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_637695 Lady_Indis_Dress Because the sun is asleep at night, duh! Why do Shar-Peis have wrinkly skin? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:25:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_639453 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_639453 Kimmer It doesn't like you. Why are ducks' feet webbed? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:00:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_641956 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_641956 JShoemaker1215 Because Cthulhu was not allows it. If vegetarians eat vegetables, and humanitarians eat humans, what do rotarians eat? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:23:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_643334 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_643334 Lady_Indis_Dress Rotary phones of course. Where do you find tuataras? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:14:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_651223 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_651223 JShoemaker1215 In my pants (no, seriously, I do not keep lizards as old as dinosaurs in my pants). Whose idea was it to let Joe Paterno go? Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:49:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_657315 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_657315 suburbancat Snakes don't always chase things that are smaller than they. Since they only eat once a week (or less), sometimes they get ravenously hungry. Ever heard the expression "so hungry I could eat a horse"? Well, there are some snakes that believe they really *could* eat a horse. Along comes a human, and the snake thinks, "yeah, I'm hungry enough, I think I'll eat that". Then, lo and behold, the snake suddenly discovers that it cannot bite and chew things, so it lets go of the human and goes back to eating things smaller than itself. When did this become the stupid questions thread? It's supposed to be the egregiously erroneous thread! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:36:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_660413 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_660413 Easily Distracted Clearly, this is because the lizards banded together and decided to cut them off without a shilling. OR the original namer was somewhat inebriated, and we're lucky they aren't named the fuchsia pachyderm snake. When did the thorn go out of use in written English? Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:34:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_661340 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_661340 Ashrazan Thorn didn't actually go out of use but was in fact stolen and English speakers are too lazy to try and face the vikings to get it back... Why do cats always look up? Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:35:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_704716 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_704716 SammyWrae This is because of YEARS of conditioning given to the majority of cats stretching back centuries in to history. Since the dawn of time, cats have generally been worshipped as deities, and pampered beyond all reason and sense. As a result, they have developed a genetic disposition to walk around with their noses in the air, since they now believe they are better than all other living creatures. There was an attempt to break them of this in the middle ages, when they were (quite rightly) accused of being the bedfellows of Satan and the associates of witches, but that went on for such a short while it didn't even make a dent on the race memory of millions of cats. Why don't vampires have reflections? Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:11:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_723812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_723812 Lady_Indis_Dress The image in mirrors and other shiny surfaces is a reflection not really of one's physical body, but of one's soul. The undead have no souls, therefore they cannot have reflections. How hot is the surface of the sun? Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:44:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_726127 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_726127 JShoemaker1215 It's 57 degrees Fahrenheit, why else would they call it Capri's Sun? (get it?) Why do they call them apartments if they're all stuck together? Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:43:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_726842 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_726842 Tearless The name is actually completely accurate. The second syllable stems from the Greek word 'mentos' which indicates a negative, thus they are 'not apart.' What are comets made of? Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:19:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_730013 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_730013 SammyWrae Comets are made of cheep price electrical goods, ludicrously unhelpful sales people and really, REALLY bad carpets. Why do some countries drive on the left and some on the right? Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:43:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_740615 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_740615 Lady_Indis_Dress Which side of the road a country decrees their inhabitants must drive on is determined by the population's percentage of right-brained versus left-brained people. The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa. Therefore a country whose population is primarily left-brained will have primarily right handed, footed, and eyed people, so the laws say everyone will drive on the right side of the road. What is subcutaneous emphysema? Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:03:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_744564 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_744564 SignoraPsycheZenobia When someone buys you pizza for lunch when you actually asked for Chinese take-out. Why does butter make everything taste better? Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:33:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_745024 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_745024 JNKulibert Butter makes everything taste batter because it's a fat and in man's earlier life, everything was primal and man needed butter to survive. Fat was needed to survive the harsh winters, so for the body to acquire more butter, the mind developed an insane love attraction to the butter and not that the body does not need such a high concentration of fat anymore, the mind just doesn't know how to say 'no' to the butter. It's addicted. Why is an orange called an 'orange,' when no other food is called by its color? Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:34:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_747256 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_747256 Lidia Chatka The fact that in modern English "orange" refers to both the fruit and the color is a complete coincidence. The fruit "orange" is derived from the Arabic word "oranja" and the color orange comes from Borneo's orangutan. Why is Christmas always celebrated on the 25th of December but the date to observe Easter migrates all over the place? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:29:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_750380 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_750380 SammyWrae Because the VAST majority of children care way more about Christmas than they do about Easter. So it is far more important that parents can point to a definitive date for Christmas and say "that's when it is", so kids have something to look forward to and something to be good for (assuming they don't want coal in their stockings), where as for Easter it is pretty much just chocolate which they can get most of the rest of the year anyway. So that's why Christmas is set and Easter isn't. Why is an American billion so much smaller than a real billion? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:54:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751484 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751484 David John Wellman Because of an act of Congress passed under Reagan in '86. They decided his economic policies would sound better to the masses if there were actual billionaires in the United States. How many bits of information can the human brain store? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:35:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751678 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751678 Smiling_Girl - The human brain can store approximately the same amount of information per centimetre cubed as pieces of wood a woodchuck can chuck in an hour, given the relative health of the woodchuck, an ample supply of branches, and a mathematical conversion of 'wood chucked per second' to 'information stored per cubic-centimetre'. The formula for said conversion is unfortunately too complicated to list here. Why does coffee make your heart beat faster? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:44:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751723 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751723 David John Wellman Because you're holding it. What words did Julius Caesar speak when he crossed the Rubicon? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:48:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_751739 Lady_Indis_Dress "That was fun, yo. Let's do it again, homies." What makes a rainbow? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:53:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_757295 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_757295 SignoraPsycheZenobia George Washington paints them in his spare time. Why is cannabalism a crime? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:08:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_758192 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_758192 Lady_Indis_Dress Because cannabis is illegal. How fast does a jet have to be going to break the sound barrier? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:16:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_761549 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_761549 reverse-paradox Sound travels at aprox. 750 miles per hour or 1100 feet per second. So thats how fast you must travel. But it depends on your proximity to the object that is breaking the sound barrier , for its ability to break glass. What came first -- the chicken or the egg? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:16:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_762252 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_762252 BRuth The egg predates the chicken by a light year or two, but none of those eggs produced poultry. They did however, produce divas able to break glass with a single aria, and you can get one for your ring tone. Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:20:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_762289 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_762289 Lady_Indis_Dress That would be the Serta sheep. She really creeps them out. They prefer Dr. Seuss. What is Nathan Hale famous for saying? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:08:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_762741 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_762741 Tearless "Four score and seven years ago, I had a dream that one day the nation will rise up and make it so, number one. Remember who you are, the one true ring to rule them all, one ring to bring them all and it's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. How now, a rat? Dead, for a duncant, dead! Heed it not, Duncan, for it is a knell, that summons thee to a nunnery! Go!" What happens if you go the speed of light and turn on a lightbulb? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:45:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_763524 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_763524 Ashrazan You promptly run into the light you just created and are knocked off course. What does the color blue taste like? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:16:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_763722 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_763722 David John Wellman I love the taste of blue in the morning. It tastes like . . . victory. What is the speed of light in centimeters per metric hour? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:00:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764150 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764150 littlewonder More than you can calculate. It's a google. Why does the sun go down later in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:05:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764177 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764177 SammyWrae Because there are far more pubs, clubs and parties in the Northern hemisphere, and the sun LIKES to party all night. (I had another answer, but I am pretty certain this forum is supposed to be rated 12A, maybe PG, so I thought I'd go with the one above instead). Would the world be better if the sun rose in the west? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:23:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764725 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764725 littlewonder It would be for beach-goers on the west looking to watch the sun rise over the water. Otherwise, it'd be exactly the same. What would happen if the universe collapsed in on itself? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:30:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764757 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_764757 Lady_Indis_Dress Nothing. The universe is doing that repeatedly and it hasn't disrupted a thing in 5 gajillion millenia. Who invented the dozen, and why? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:34:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_766940 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_766940 Lidia Chatka People often mispronounce the word "dozen". They say "DUZen." The correct pronunciation is 'DOZE en". As in, "Shut up, I'm dozen." The word "dozen" was invented by Sleepy the dwarf. Why is a ring easier to put on a finger than to take off a finger? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:26:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_771079 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_771079 littlewonder Because once its on the finger, the ring makes a conscious effort to stay on the finger, as being on someone's finger is its life's work. Why did the dodo disappear? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:27:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_778729 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_778729 Lady_Indis_Dress Few people know this but the dodo is a very anti-social bird to begin with. Add to that the suspicion that dodos had something to do with the dinosaurs dying off and you've got a perfect recipe for a life on the run. They aren't really extinct. They are just incognito. What makes emeralds look green? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:48:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_780685 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_780685 SammyWrae They really, really want to be diamonds, and are very jealous that they aren't. Where do babies come from? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:22:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_781021 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_781021 Lady_Indis_Dress The hospital. Or the cabbage patch. And some come from Romania. Why do maple leaves have three lobes? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:34:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_781165 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_781165 mehearty7 Well, obviously two weren't enough. They tried that first and it didn't work. Or maybe it was because the fourth one got cut off... Why does time fly when you're having fun? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:00:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_781501 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_781501 SammyWrae For the same reason that fruit flies like a banana. Why is the collective name for a group of angels "a choir"? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:39:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_783583 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_783583 Lady_Indis_Dress Oh man! Why did you have to go and ask a question I think I know the real answer to? Initializing made-up answer... The term choir is short for <em>choirious</em>, a Greek word meaning "winged horde." How do computers work? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:07:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_784675 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=11#forum_thread_comment_784675 Ashrazan Computers are really are nothing but heaps of junk possessed by ghosts that make them move. This is also the explanation for why computers don't work, because the ghosts inside them get lazy and don't want to keep doing it anymore. Do the glass floors in aquariums ever break? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:24:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_787935 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_787935 Umbellifera Yes, but because the 'water' in aquariums isn't actually real water, but instead a sophisticated slime extracted from deep sea jellyfish, nobody notices, because the aquarium doesn't leak. Will print newspapers continue to be printed, despite increasing digitalisation of everything? Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:57:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_788270 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_788270 littlewonder Yes. It's a stylistic choice; it will become a personal prop. Why is Twilight so popular? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:33:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_789180 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_789180 Lidia Chatka Because the world is heavily populated with sparkly vampires, and IT'S ABOUT TIME somebody wrote about them! Why does someone intolerant of heat always marry someone intolerant of cold? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:14:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_789790 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_789790 Lady_Indis_Dress So that they don't end up complaining about the temperature at the same time. When will Halley's comet be visible again? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:30:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_791397 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_791397 moritherapy when will halley's comet be visible again, asks lady_indis_dress. well. i'm glad you asked. it is a little known fact that halley's comet never existed. starting off as a spark that flew off mr. halley's match as he struck his famous meerschaum pipe and lodged itself onto his looking-glass, then moving to his assistant who wrote about it, knowing full well of the error but needing to impress his fiancee elise beerbaum, halley's comet is perhaps the biggest phenomeon of mass hysteria that ever existed. how much H2O does a raindrop contain? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:50:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_792913 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_792913 I am the bookwyrm Funny you should ask that question. I have been doing extensive research on this subject, and have come up with a theory. I made an amazing discovery, one that could shake the very foundations of the scientific world. A raindrop is in fact not made of H2O as previously thought, but comprised of a highly dangerous chemical called di-hydrogen oxide. If you get an overdose of it, it can kill you, it is toxic to breathe in, and it is found everywhere. Why? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:39:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_796199 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_796199 creatively_inclined Because Malcolm Reynolds said so. What are fake Christmas trees made of? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:50:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_798998 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_798998 Elora147 Bad elves. The prison system at the north pole was over flowing after the Great Elvish Rebellion of 1976. The Red Mistress (ie Mrs. Claus) was also very concerned with popularity of hideous silver trees. The Great Red Baron (ie Santa Claus) solved both problems by using the surplus prisoners to make cheap, everlasting green Christmas trees. Why does the fridge make that banging sound? Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:47:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_799738 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_799738 mehearty7 Because the elephant that everyone puts in there is still trying to get out. Why do stomachs growl when they are hungry? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:18:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_803581 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_803581 Lady_Indis_Dress They don't growl. Common misconception. They whimper pathetically. In reality they are too weak from lack of food to growl. What makes Firefly so addictive? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:41:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_806474 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_806474 creatively_inclined The creator found a way to digitalize crack, and stream it directly into your brain. Anyone who watches the show will immediately be hooked. On top of that, there were subliminal messages put into every scene with Mal, specifically designed to affect the particularly strong minded and exceptionally awesome individual, causing your love for Joss to grow every time Mal's face appeared on the screen. If you manage to watch the entire thing in 72 hours or less (which isn't hard considering the digitalized crack), you will become a diehard Whedon fan. What make's alarm clocks work? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:58:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_806663 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_806663 lcplsnd Once upon a time people had to rely on birds to wake them when the sun rose. At the start of the modern era, people realised computers had no idea what time the sun actually rose and that someone would have to chart it by staying awake through the night to make sure no one overslept. That was unacceptable. Therefor, a scientist figured out how to suck the brains of roosters, the most notorious and irritating of all birds, into a little chip, which all alarm clocks are made around. Over time, people found other ways to set clocks, but making an alarm for them never seemed to work properly (hence, why some people can never wake up). The scientist who first started stealing the ssence of roosters discovered alarms had a symbiotic relationship with the roosters and refused to function without them! Why do people have two ears and one mouth? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:12:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_806820 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_806820 Lady_Indis_Dress Because two mouths caused problems when politicians started talking out of both at the same time. Also one ear wasn't enough to hold up sunglasses. What caused Newton to develop his theory of gravity? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:15:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_809772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_809772 kdurden Most people hear the tale of the apple falling on his head, but that isn't the case. He actually had a vivid dream involving cyborgs and robotic puppies and when he woke up he began writing nonsense. He believed he was writing in tongues, but when others read it they saw that what he had written actually made sense, and they adapted it to what we now learn is the theory of gravity. Why is it dark at night and light in the daytime? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:38:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_810018 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_810018 Shiral Because The Prince of Darkness rules the earth 12 hours at a time. Why can't you rollerskate across the ocean? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:41:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_810754 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_810754 Lady_Indis_Dress You can, but hurricanes and roller skates? Not a good mix. What is the molecular structure of a carrot? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:44:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_813227 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_813227 Dragonfly & Firefly 2x4 pieces of wood, with some orange paint. They were trying to make a house from carrots because it's been said to make the most delicious, and healthy, houses. But after the discovery of candy houses, they left the carrot houses to the rabbits. Why are there so many different people in the world? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:05:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_841297 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_841297 Lady_Indis_Dress Because back when everyone was the same it was very boring and one day a rebellious teenager decided to be different. It actually caught on and became this huge thing. Occasionally a culture or two have tried to go back to having everyone be the same, but it never lasts. You can't stop the beat. Who decided that the extra quarter rotation of the earth each year should be combined into one full day that is added to the calendar every fourth year? And why in the heck did they choose February? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:01:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_842906 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_842906 Dragonfly & Firefly The birds. They've been changing the starts around, every four years, to give the earth a new view. Instead, it just causes humanity confusion, and they have had to add a day to compensate for time given or lost. And they chose February to be ready in time for spring. How does your garden grow? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:37:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_843251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_843251 kdurden Every night little garden fairies come and pull very gently on all the little flowers until they're fully grown. How do airplanes stay in the sky? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:02:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_843564 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_843564 TheInspector Millions of little pixies hold the airplane suspended in the air, just so they can earn enough money to feed their families. That is why you should avoid air travel and go by car. How is paint made? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:12:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_843659 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_843659 arualo Trees create paint. It is under their bark and specialist paint collectors go and remove it from the trees. You can tell what the colour is under the bark by the tree's leaves, if the leaves are red, so is the paint, etc. How do you drive a car? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:06:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_844259 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_844259 Lady_Indis_Dress It depends on the car. Some of them are motivated by vanity. Flattery works best with them. Then there are the angry cars, you have to tick them off to get them started. Some are more reward-motivated so try the promise of high-octane gasoline to get them out of the garage. Then there's the final type. You can't really motivate them. They only run when they want to, so you should have a back-up mode of transportation just in case. Why do children like animated movies so much? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:31:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_846221 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_846221 Lidia Chatka Children enjoy animated movies because they only see in two dimensions. Adults have conveniently forgotten this. Why are all the yummiest things bad for you? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:33:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_849532 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_849532 Dragonfly & Firefly Because their synchronized growing team only knows how to grow in circles. They tried squares once, but they kept ending up in pointed-end ovals... Why do Venus fly traps, eat flies? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:44:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_851764 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_851764 Lady_Indis_Dress Because it's the only way they can trap them without revealing their secret powers. Why do people say the moon is made of green cheese? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:47:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_852883 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_852883 moritherapy oh, the green cheese question. if i had a dollar for every time i've heard that, i could finance my next trip to vegas. as professor of dairy production at the university of mooncattle, montana, i field this inquiry at least once a week. here is the explanation that should be obvious to anyone: the moon is old, it has been proven beyond the shadow (produced by the sun, moon or otherwise) of a doubt that the moon is made of cheese, cheese grows green mold as it ages - et voila! what i have wanted to know for ages, though, is this: there is clear evidence that the size of the woollen pills on a university professor's tweed jacket is inversely related to his salary. but as much as i have scoured the literature, i have never seen anyone adjusting these calculations to the presence or absence of leather elbow patches. if someone could throw some light onto that, i would be most grateful. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:06:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_853553 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_853553 Far Wanderer Elbow patches are actually unrelated to salary. They began when blackboards were first introduced to classrooms. The brass buttons that first came on the jackets, all the way up to the elbows, made annoying scraping sounds when professors leaned an arm on the board to write, so tailors replaced them with leather patches, which make a pleasant brushing sound. The Dolski Group of the University of Puerto Rico has connected the size of the elbow patches to the average grades that professors give: 3-5 in. diameter - A's and B's less than 3 - C's and D's pleather - F's Why does dynamite make a loud noise when it explodes? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:51:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_853909 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_853909 Lidia Chatka Contrary to popular belief, it's not the dynamite that makes the loud noise of the explosion. It is the flimsy red paper it is packaged in. This paper is manufactured by the Acme company of Road Runner fame. For this reason, whenever Wile E. Coyote is involved in an explosion, he suffers minimal damage. Unfortunately, people have more nefarious purposes and wrap this noisy but relatively harmless red paper around really dangerous stuff. Why are there always three road construction workers standing around watching the fourth one actually working? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:10:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_854057 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_854057 moritherapy because road construction departments all over the world (except for belize, i'm told) are controlled by a secret pagan society that prescribes that all four directions - north, south, east and west - are to be represented at all times. they take turns; but because most of us aren't initiates, we don't know whether it is east's turn right now, or north's. btw, it used to be five, so that they could form a pentagram but apparently even witches run out of money. rumour has it that the four directions will soon be abandoned for up, down and over. who invented the concept of human rights? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:43:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_854969 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_854969 moritherapy [it just occurred to me that this lovely game is a version of balderdash!] Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:44:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_854977 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_854977 Lady_Indis_Dress The concept of human rights was invented by monkeys, oddly enough. What is the reason that a rainbow forms? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:41:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_856117 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_856117 littlewonder Leprechauns use their magic to reveal them, so as to follow it to each other. The rest of the time, they're there, just invisible. Do trees grow as tall as skyscrapers, and where are they? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:22:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_856521 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_856521 Far Wanderer The tallest trees in the world grow in the central Sahara desert. They have frequently been seen, though poorly documented, by lost travelers who sighted them near pools of water. One team of Italian explorers measured one grove at half-a-mile tall by simple geometric formulas. They lost the trees when they tried to approach them, but this can be explained by the delusions caused by severe thirst. Why do pigs like to eat slop? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:48:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_858820 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_858820 Paper Novas Because slop is delicious! But also because it contains important minerals that if they get enough of, they will be able to rule over the world one day! Why does the sun set each day? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:55:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_858898 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_858898 Lidia Chatka Dude. Wouldn't you get tired of a whole day spent crossing the SKY? The sun has to rest sometime. Cut it a break. Why do fingernails become so brittle in the winter? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:46:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_860850 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_860850 Far Wanderer Fingernails are affected by temperature changes in the same way that water is. When water freezes into ice, it becomes breakable. Similarly, when fingernails cool in the winter temperatures, they morph into a more breakable form. How do seals balance balls on their noses? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:09:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_860946 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_860946 arualo Seals' noses and balls have magnets inside them. When the ball is put near the nose, the different magnets reject each other and the ball starts to float above the seal's nose. Humans can't see this because we don't have a magnetic seal vision. How is sound made? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:21:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_861385 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_861385 Lidia Chatka All of the wondrous sounds in all of their miraculous variety are a gift from a god whose name must not be uttered. If his name were ever uttered, sound would cease to exist. There exists an evil cult intent on discovering this god's name and speaking it aloud, but since the cult consists of deaf-mutes we're pretty safe. Why aren't elders valued for their wisdom anymore? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:07:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_862471 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_862471 Lady_Indis_Dress Because modern medicine has allowed elders to live longer and people get tired of hearing about all that wisdom. Instead they are now vauled for how many wrinkles they have. What caused Black Death? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:20:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_862949 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_862949 Far Wanderer Black Death was a horrible epidemic in the Middle Ages that was spread by rats. In those days, electrical wires were not well insulated, and rats found them pleasant to chew through. When people got up in the middle of the night to lock their shutters against lawless hooligans, the lights no longer worked. People were constantly losing their way in the blackness and tumbling down flights of stairs to their deaths. What causes high tide and low tide? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:43:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_864349 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_864349 creatively_inclined The ocean used to take up a lot more of the earth, which frustrated the land as they had to share the planet with it. The land called the ocean a lazy, fat, waste of water, which hurt the ocean's feelings immensely. Since then it's been working out regularly, doing laps, in and out every day, to prove to the land that it's not lazy at all. It's feeling better about itself every day, even as it shrinks minutely from year to year. Every once in awhile it pigs out on the polar ice caps, and then we get tidal waves as it tries to binge. Really, it all boils down to low self esteem. How was sign language invented? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:47:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_865152 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_865152 moritherapy interestingly enough, that was similar to the relationship between land and ocean. the hands were getting sick and tired, like, soooo fed up, with playing second fiddle. yes, they were allowed to write. whoop-dee-doo! so one night, two pairs of hands got together and started working out an alphabet. and of course, as it always is, who claimed it was his idea? juan pablo bonet, a priest - a man of course. when in reality it had been his hands at night and those of his mistress, esmeralda "manita" juarez. but would old juan fess up to it? nooooo. what's the name again for the psychological condition that causes wikipedia users to obsessively check and correct new entries? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:48:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_865874 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_865874 Lady_Indis_Dress That would be wikimania compulsis. How can you tell the difference between a real diamond and a fake one? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:53:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_867384 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_867384 Elora147 Try to cook a hamburger with it. Diamonds, as everyone knows, are pure carbon in a crystal matrix. Carbon, as everyone knows, is what charcoal is made of. Charcoal, as everyone knows, is the best fuel for outdoor cooking. Therefore, if you can grill a cheeseburger, or short of that a well-seasoned chicken breast, on your engagement ring, you know you have a real diamond. (If you can't, may I suggest taking your boot to *his* family jewels.) What's the moon made of? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:20:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_867708 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_867708 arualo The Moon isn't made of stone or cheese, it's made of grey, moldy carrots! The ancient aliens had those carrots in their space ship, and since they were not edible anymore, the aliens just dumped them in the space near the Earth, creating our Moon. What ingredients does ice-cream include? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:25:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_867762 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_867762 Lady_Indis_Dress For the export income. They deliberately grow it that way because people in northern climates used to use those foods to keep warm. So if you ever run out of your heating source, just have a few pepperoncinis and you'll be warmed up in no time. Why do birds fly south in the winter? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:18:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_869750 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_869750 Far Wanderer As the seasons change, so do the directions of the jetstreams. There is one winter jetstream that twists through a certain Guatemalan mountain pass, creating a loud screaming sound that carries northward thousands of miles with the wind. Despite the fact that it is too high-pitched for humans or even dogs to hear, it sounds much like the honking of several particularly impressive geese. Northerly birds hear it and journey to find their soulmates. What is lava? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:36:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_872619 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_872619 littlewonder Lava is what Satan drinks. It's his favourite. In fact, that's why he creates volcanos; it's like a big devilish cocktail for him. Is there anything donuts can't do? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:30:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_873485 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_873485 Lady_Indis_Dress Yes. I'm sorry to be the one to disillusion you but donuts have never been successful at Olympic diving either in the team or individual events. The chlorine allergy has a lot to do with it. How do flash drives work? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:09:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_873997 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_873997 Regiment Inside the drive is a tiny printing press and an extremely efficient gentleman. When you move a file to the drive, the gentleman walks into your computer and copies the files that you wish to move, in binary (it's a small printing press - it only has space for two numbers). He then keeps these copies in tiny file cabinets until you need them again. The drive doesn't feel heavier after you add all the data because the files are very small. Why are so many mushrooms poisonous? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:24:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_874074 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_874074 Far Wanderer They weren't at first, but so many cheap chefs kept substituting them for tuna that they had to come up with a defense mechanism. My speedometer only goes to 85 mph. What happens if I drive faster? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:04:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_877581 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_877581 Ominous Rain ...you don't know? TIME TRAVEL! Catch up on your movies, Far Wanderer. :) See, when you have an old man with weird hair that bumped his head years and years ago, he will put a VERY expensive (maybe life costing) chemical in the car, and when you hit 88- bam! The time you have set earlier will know be where you are. Or when you are? Why do they call it 'why'? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:01:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878217 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878217 Far Wanderer It's a media conspiracy. Journalists were already so excited about using the four W's that they had to start why with one as well. Why can parrots talk but buzzards can't? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:06:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878274 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878274 Ominous Rain Ah. hehe. Obviously because of their name. When they were first created, hunters used tazers on them, making them 'buzzzzzz' and unable to speak. Parrots, on the other hand, were so pretty the hunters didn't want to hurt them. Why do are bluejays blue? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:13:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878339 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878339 littlewonder Because they like to conform to the stereotype of their common name. All in all, bluejays are very vain and glorified birds. Why is poetry considered art? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:43:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878672 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_878672 Lidia Chatka On its planet of origin, poetry is NOT considered art. Poetry is the disjointed, gummy refuse flushed down the toilet after all the "good" words have been utilized in the planet's only recognized form of art, the persuasive essay. The residents of that planet love to mock us unsophisticated earthlings for our love of poetry. Once and for all -- how did dinosaurs REALLY become extinct? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:01:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_882014 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_882014 Lady_Indis_Dress The truth is that dinosaurs were hunted to death. Not by humans, but be humongous intergalatic birds. The reason we have never seen these birds is that they only eat dinosaurs and as soon as they wipe out their food source in one galaxy they move on to another, never to return. What is the Akond of Swat? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:06:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_882067 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_882067 Regiment An akond is a type of nut, about the size of a small loaf of pumpkin bread. In 1432, the Duke of Swat lost his great-nephew, who choked to death on one. To ensure that nobody else's great-nephew would suffer the same fate, the Duke commissioned a grand gilded crown, topped with a 24-karat diamond in the rough shape of an akond. This was known as the Akond of Swat. Today it can be found in the third floor men's bathroom in the British Museum (be sure to tip the cleaning staff well). What is the origin of topiary animals? Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:44:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_882500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_882500 Ashrazan Topiary animals are a more permanent form of protection than jack-o-lanterns. People create them to protect their houses from a variety of menaces including but not limited to evil spirits. Many of them are actually ent-like creatures that come alive and also beat off stray dogs and hobos in their spare time. This is why if you look carefully, you will discover that the animals are not always in the same places they were before... Why do people think ugly clothes are fashionable? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:42:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_884289 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_884289 Lady_Indis_Dress Because the sun can only shine at full strength for part of the year. Thus the months during which the sun is taking it easy, the world recieves less heat from it. What causes dandruff? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:10:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_886378 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_886378 Far Wanderer Brain cells, like skin cells, dry out and shed with age. This is why adult learning is so important. When we relearn what we have already learned once, the information has a better chance of being copied to younger brain cells. This also means that when a person scratches their head to think, they're only making it harder! Why do sailors use the terms starboard and portside? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:38:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_891198 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_891198 Lady_Indis_Dress The port side is where the wine is stored. The starboard side is where they used to put boards with stars painted on them as an offering to the god of navigation. If one train leaves New York at 8:30, traveling west at 45 mph and a second train leaves Chicago at 10:30, traveling east, where will they meet? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:42:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_891253 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_891253 I am the bookwyrm A solar eclipse occurs when the sun gets too tired. It can't keep such a tight schedule all the time, so it simply closes its eye and falls asleep every once and awhile. How is a twinkie made? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:45:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_892021 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_892021 I am the bookwyrm Oh, sorry, I keep accidentally replying to the wrong one. Here, I meant to say: They will meet in Philadelphia, obviously. How is a twinkie made? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:46:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_892046 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_892046 Lady_Indis_Dress An Australian scientist who loved barbeque. Because he loved barbeque and in Australia they call it a "barbie" for short. How do cordless phones work? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:41:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_894868 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_894868 Ashrazan There really is a cord of small invisible fairies connecting the phone to its holder. They transfer the message by whispering in each other's ears. This is also the reason for people on the other side not understanding what you are saying all of the time. It's not you that's hearing wrong but them, if the room is too noisy they will begin to get things wrong. That or you have a bad fairy who purposely changes the words. Also, when you leave the phone's range, you really just ran out of fairies. Why don't I fit in anywhere I go? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:48:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_896516 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_896516 Lidia Chatka You are traveling to places that are too small for you. Try places that are tailored for your size. What is the population of Utopia? Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:02:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_897605 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_897605 Lady_Indis_Dress Your cat is trying to help by keeping the joints warm so that bloodflow is increased and your resultant typing speed improves by .000125%. Also the weight resistance provides a good workout which makes carpal tunnel less likely to develop. Why does a person's nose start itching as soon as they put both hands in water? Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:40:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_899742 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_899742 Lidia Chatka This is known as the nasovascular aquatic response. Current theory holds that this involuntary reaction is linked to a gene originally found in the raccoon. It helps promote good hygiene. What better time to pick your nose than after your hands are clean? Why does every clock in the house differ by a couple of minutes? Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:21:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_911674 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_911674 Ashrazan Because time is an irregular flow and is actually different depending on where you are in the house. This is why no matter how hard people try to keep their clocks synchronized it always fails because clocks insist on being accurate to the time flow even if we don't believe in it. Why does the color red stain so easily but as a pigment in paper it is the first to fade? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:31:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_912466 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_912466 Spinny Peace Because there is more movement of hot and cold air than yesterday. Why does my cat purr and bite at the same time? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:06:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_919081 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_919081 Lidia Chatka Cats can actually do anything while they purr. They can sleep, bite, eat, eviscerate small rodents, and leap tall buildings at a single bound while purring. This is why they rule the planet. Why do the Tupperware lids and the Tupperware bottoms never match up? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_920997 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_920997 Spinny Peace Tupperware lids have a mind of their own and like to grow and shrink whenever you aren't looking. Why is English the hardest language? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:47:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_922089 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_922089 Lady_Indis_Dress It isn't. That's a propagandist lie perpetuated by the anti-English-speaking people in the world. What is the name of the process by which water forms into pretty lace-like flakes? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:37:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_923799 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_923799 Far Wanderer Calcification. The sky is like a giant faucet full of hard water. The same white deposits that build up on your bathroom sink sometimes drift down from the sky and cover the ground. Who first got the idea to make snowman noses out of carrots? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:03:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_924497 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_924497 Lidia Chatka It was a plot devised by a disgruntled patch of turnips who were just sick of it all. Why are men's buttons and women's buttons on opposite sides of the shirt? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:59:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_925304 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_925304 littlewonder Because that's the way - uh huh uh huh - they like it. Men and women are opposites, so why shouldn't their buttons be? Why can't humans fly? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:54:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_925623 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_925623 littlewonder Because Christmas is the most brainwashing holiday in existence. Santa Clause is really the ultimate conspirator; he uses the material aspect of the holiday to hypnotise the human population. He also spreads lies using this method about him in the North Pole, and about Jesus being born in December, in order to popularise the holiday to his own agenda. (Don't know where that came from...) Where do babies come from? Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:31:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_927102 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_927102 Lidia Chatka Babies exist in a separate dimension of the universe. They are the rulers of this world. When they see the balance of power tipping toward adults, they confer and send an intrepid soul through the only known conduit, the female uterus. It is considered a great honor to be chosen for this mission. There are other conduits to this world -- gas tanks and sand timers being two examples -- but the babies aren't aware of them. (Good thing, too.) Why do stars twinkle? Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:38:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_927570 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_927570 Far Wanderer As we all know in this enlightened age, stars are nothing more than giant flaming balls of gas. But some of them consist of very poor grades of gas, often watered down by other things. Thus, they burn inconsistently, often threatening to go out before flaring brighter again. Fortunately, our sun is made of 93 low sulfur gas and does not have this problem. Why do mice like cheese? Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:33:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_928531 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_928531 Lady_Indis_Dress It was actually a long process to come to that decision. Nobody objected to termites, but they were too small. The apes learned sign language and threatened to sue. The chimpanzees got loose in the lab one night and made a mess, on the upside one of them managed to type out the works of Shakespeare. Cats considered the job beneath them. Dogs just wanted to play with the scientists. Finally one of them had enough and said "Rats!" Somebody took him literally but they found out what was left of their budget wouldn't buy enough rats to finish out the year so they compromised and got mice instead. Why are ice cream sales highest during the month of January? Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:13:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_929873 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_929873 Lidia Chatka Because so many people have made their New Year's Resolution to "gain a lot of weight". We don't usually hear about these resolutions because they know that the "lose weight" faction of New Year's Resolution Makers would beat the living crap out of them. They often make their ice cream purchases under cover of darkness in shops of ill repute. Why do roosters crow at dawn? Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:46:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_931054 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_931054 Lady_Indis_Dress Roosters have tiny solar panels in their combs. Roosters also stay out all night drinking. The combination of a hangover with the first, weak rays of the sun causes their heads to feel like the drum section of a marching band has taken up residence in their tiny brains. The result is a pain-induced screech that we know as the dawn crow. Why do people test flashlights by pointing them at their eyes? Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:09:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_932558 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_932558 Lidia Chatka In my experience, people test flashlights by pointing them at their FRIENDS' eyes. This practice is a remnant of a genetically-based impulse to blind oneself (and one's friends) so as not to see danger coming. Needless to say, this trait is all but missing from the gene pool by now. But the custom continues. Why is the grass always greener on the other side? Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:48:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_933398 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_933398 suburbancat This is merely an optical illusion. Humans are unable to see blue colors properly when they are close to the object, which is why the sky is always bluest directly above and less blue at the horizon as the horizon is much closer. Because the blue color is washed out when close by, the grass that is closest to you always appears to be more yellow than green and thus looks less than healthy. The grass on the other side of the fence doesn't experience this phenomena as the eye can see the blue in it, making it appear more green and healthy. How does soap work? Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:02:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_933468 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_933468 Lady_Indis_Dress It doesn't. Big Soap has tricked us into thinking that soap is necessary when really all we need to do to stay healthy is plunge our hands into boiling water a few times a day. Why do two year olds throw so many tantrums? Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:08:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_934087 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_934087 suburbancat Two year olds inherently know that they will only be allowed a finite number of tantrums in their lives. They also know that as adults, they won't be allowed to throw any tantrums and therefore must throw as many as they can before then. As such, they really aren't throwing an inordinate number of tantrums, they're just making sure that they get their lifetime allotment of tantrums before they have to grow up and aren't allowed to have tantrums any more. Why do teenagers often act like two year olds? Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:41:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_935374 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_935374 Lady_Indis_Dress Because they remember that they got there way more often when they were that young, and mistakenly think it was because of their tantrums. It was really because they were cute...and they aren't anymore. Why do children answer "fine" when you ask how their day was? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:31:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_936707 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_936707 Lidia Chatka Because if they answer with anything less positive they know you'll grill them endlessly. And then they won't be fine. They'll be cranky. And they'll blame it on you. Does anyone remember when water came from the tap and not out of a plastic bottle? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:52:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940028 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940028 Lady_Indis_Dress No. That never happened. It is a figment of your imagination. Why do they use carbonation is soda pop? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:57:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940086 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940086 Speaker of Stones Because baby spittle was too expensive... Why is the grass green? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:33:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940331 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940331 suburbancat Grass really isn't green. It's actually purple, but you've been trained your entire life to think that it's green, so your brain perceives it as such. It's really a big govern........... oops, gotta run. Someone just knocked on the door! Why do wolves howl at the moon? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:25:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940557 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940557 Speaker of Stones Actually they are howling at a cat stuck on the other side of the moon... Why is milk white? Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:26:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940565 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_940565 I am the bookwyrm Well, the farmers decided that grey was unappatizing, so they bleached it. Why can't I have a dog? Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:47:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_943702 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_943702 Lidia Chatka You can't have a dog because the top-secret agency run by dogs has determined that you are not yet worthy. Why don't more animals have opposeable thumbs? Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:37:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_944688 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_944688 Lady_Indis_Dress Little known fact: opposable thumbs were actually given to the stupidest of the creatures on earth. So naturally only a few species would have that distinction. Plus the others don't need them because they don't type. What causes migraine headaches? Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:45:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_945150 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_945150 I am the bookwyrm Migraines, of course. It is a little known fact (although, if I do say so myself, painfully obvious.) (very painfully) Migraines are actually small creatures who love to burrow inside of people's heads. Thus, the cause what are called "Migraine Headaches" how does a phonebook work? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:06:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_948208 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_948208 Lidia Chatka Phonebooks don't work. Phonebooks are the most unemployed sector of unemployed books on the planet, now that people can just find what they want on the Internet. When's the last time YOU employed a phonebook? Yeah, I can't remember either. Why do so many people refer to antlers as horns? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:29:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_948303 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_948303 Lady_Indis_Dress Because of the mistaken impression that they honk if you just push or squeeze them hard enough. What is the circumfrence of the earth, in miles? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:01:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_948771 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_948771 Hydrogyrum It is fifty-seven times the square root of pie miles and growing, due to the Earth wanting to eat more Calories than it burns off every day. Where would I find information on a purple pentapus? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:51:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949085 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949085 Hydrogyrum He's Communist. Come on . . . And you thought I was clueless? Which continent is most conducive to marching band performances? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:55:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949113 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949113 larelmian Antarctica. Why is it so cold this time of year? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:11:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949215 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949215 Hydrogyrum The French angered God by being French, so to punish them, He sent snow to cover the whole world in the latest Ice Age. We just still haven't recovered. (I don't dislike the French--it's just fun to make jokes at their expense) Where do babies come from? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:14:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949248 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949248 Hydrogyrum Yeah, I guess it was a rather awkward question. Good thing I Googled it! It said they come in with the tides . . . When did New Hampshire (or was it Vermont?) break off from New York and whichever one of those two it isn't? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:23:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949692 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949692 Lady_Indis_Dress Because it will be on the test. What causes the heart muscle to contract? Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:15:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_954152 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_954152 I am the bookwyrm It doesn't. What is the secret ingredient in a cocacola? Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:51:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_956636 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_956636 suburbancat Oh, it's really not a secret. It's actually a common ingredient in every household kitchen. Just look in your cabinet, and it's there. What is it, you ask? It's simply.... Oh, wait, there's a knock at the door. After careful consideration for the safety and wellbeing of myself and my cats, the secret ingredient in Coca Cola is simply that. A secret. Sorry. Who invented the lei? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:49:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958273 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958273 suburbancat Lava is volcano stomach acid. Most volcanoes have GERD and can't eat much. If they do, they get serious indigestion that may result in, erm, an eruption of their stomach contents. Why do airplanes fly? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:16:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958327 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958327 suburbancat Glue was actually a failed experiment in an attempt to make a super lubricant. Instead, they created the world's greatest stickerizer. They didn't want to call it WD-13 for fear that people wouldn't recognize their efforts when they finally came up with their super lubricant. How does ice freeze? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:32:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958353 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958353 Kibet It is a common misconception that is a solid form of water at low temperatures. Ice is actually a polymer of nitrogen gas, which makes up 99% of the air that we breathe. When water goes below zero degrees celsius, the nitrogen collects in little air pockets. This concentration of Nitrogen then causes extreme heat as it polymerises, causing the water to evaporate and leaving ice in its place. As liquid nitrogen is at a temperature of 77K, Ice, which is solid nitrogen, will only freeze at -1K, not at absolute zero as one would expect. What makes gummi bears gummi? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:12:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958518 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958518 Lidia Chatka All gummi bears are rigorously tested before being selected for consumption. They are separated into grades of gumminess. Each grade has a prescribed timeframe in which to develop full gumminess. The basic process of making gummi bears gummy is ..... time. The older, the gummier. Why do people enjoy chewing gum? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:53:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958819 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958819 Lady_Indis_Dress They don't actually enjoy it, but it is highly addictive. That's because there is a potent combination of small amounts of both caffeine and nicotine in chewing gum. Not enough that you could taste it, but enough to get you hooked. Why do salmon sometimes swim upstream? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:08:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_959100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_959100 Kibet It is oftenassumed that Salmon swim upstream to breed, when in fact Salmon never swim upstream. It is true that they bread upstream, which is why the scientists have always made the claim. In fact, when a Salmon hits maturity, they start exhibiting an extra pair of fins that have a spiral joint. This fin is called the reprodutifin, which they use similar to a helicopter blade which they use to fly upstream to the breeding grounds. As they only fly at night, to avoid predators, this behaviour has not been seen until recently. During spawning, the Salmon rub up against each other so close, that the reproductifin is removed and they need to swim back down the river. Why do organic food stores not sell human breast milk? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:23:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_959158 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_959158 Ominous Rain Most cows are black, white, or brown. All of these are fairly bland colors, and they wish to be brighter. They see grass as a bright color green, and cows believe that if they eat said food, that they will turn into bright colors. They are wrong. Why do we breathe? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:57:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_960154 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_960154 Lidia Chatka Although it is commonly believed that we breathe in order to obtain oxygen for cellular function, the only proven use for breathing is to exercise the pectoral muscles. That's why athletes, who usually breathe quite a lot, often have ripping pecs. Who first invented bread? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:36:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_960541 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_960541 Lady_Indis_Dress Bread was first invented by a cave-woman named Ugha. It was an accident really. She was trying to poison her cheating husband by mixing ground grains and water and some strange fungus she found in the woods. Instead she created the first staple baked good in history. This made her famous which was good because people traded things like game and berries and nuts for her bread, enabling her to survive nicely after her husband stepped on a venomous viper and met a horrifying end. What makes fireflies glow? Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:28:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_962442 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_962442 Far Wanderer Fireflies commonly feed on the nectar of the sunset lily. When that nectar mixes with their stomach acids, it sets off a chemical reaction that produces a glow. Glowing hummingbirds and butterflies have also been spotted, but only fireflies have the transparent abdomens that is readily visible. Did astronauts really land on the moon? Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:01:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_962503 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_962503 arualo No, they didn't. They landed on Venus but because of the extremely rare flowers the astronauts found there, they decided to say that they landed on Moon so no one would go and accindentally destroy those flowers. What is coal? Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:18:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_962546 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_962546 suburbancat Most people believe that coal is carbon that has been smashed together until it is very hard. This is not true. It's quite the opposite. It starts in the ground as diamonds, and if it's not dug out, it just keeps getting softer and softer over time. First, it turns into coal, then into crude oil, then finally into natural gas. If it's dug out at any point in this cycle, it stays in that form as it can only decompose underground. Why do dogs like to chew things? Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:15:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_962835 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_962835 Far Wanderer It is a compulsion. Similar compulsions can be found in kleptomaniacs or people who chew gum throughout the day. Originally, only a few dogs had the compulsion to chew, but when breeders selected dogs with magnificent coats and herding abilities, they forgot to watch out for this. However, canine psychologists have had some success in freeing dogs from the compulsion to chew by teaching them four-legged yoga. Where does the cash in ATM's come from? Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:35:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_962897 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_962897 larelmian A little man lives inside the machine, and when someone asks for money, he uses a teeny-tiny printing press to make the money which then comes out. (Thank you, Bill Watterson.) Why do some people have high voices and others have low voices? Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:23:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_963095 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_963095 Lady_Indis_Dress Voice pitch has to do with how much caffeine the mother ingests during pregnancy. The more caffeine the mother takes in, the deeper the voice will be. In boys the caffeine actually has a latent effect, and the ramifications do not show up until the early to mid teen years. Why do bears eat fish? Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:00:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_965726 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_965726 Kibet Bears are insectivores, and due to their large mass they have worked out that instead of catching insects one by one, they wait until they have a concentrated source. So when the bear attacks the bee hive, it is not for honey but for the bees. This is why in the song 'The bare necesseties' has the line about looking under the rocks and plants to take a glance at the fancy ants. So similarly, the fish eat the insects and the bear catches the fish, to eat the insects in the stomach of the fish. Why is A3 paper twice the size of A4 paper? Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:17:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_965772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_965772 Far Wanderer Internationally, the A size scale was invented to reserve the largest sheets of paper for the most important uses. A1 was considered the most desirable and so reserved for royal edicts. A2 was designated for court documents. A3 was the largest size allowed for general use, though the International Paper Commission recommends it only be used for invitations to black tie parties. A4, only half as large, should be used for business functions and A8 only for labeling the leftovers in the fridge. What happened to dodo birds? Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:36:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_966730 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_966730 I am the bookwyrm A snipe ate them all! what is a snipe? Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:21:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_966942 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_966942 Lady_Indis_Dress Snipe is the slang term for a sniper. The term can be used as either a verb or a noun. The noun form refers not only to marksmen but also to those annoying people who sneak in a higher bid at the last minute on eBay. How does one remove grass stains from a white garment? Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:40:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_967350 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_967350 Far Wanderer The best method is to reverse the process that put the stains on the garment. This is very tricky, because it means finding the exact patch of grass that stained the clothing. When you have found it, rub the garment across it in the opposite direction of the original rub. The green will be attracted to the grass that it came from and return to it. What does it mean when a cell phone is 'roaming?' Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:03:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_967737 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_967737 Lidia Chatka Cell phones used to roam freely across the prairies of the United States, but the genes to grow limbs were quickly bred out of them so they'd stay put. Now they are limited to roaming with their invisible tentacles, which they use to locate potential mates. Why are fairy tale stepmothers always horrible? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:22:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_968706 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_968706 Lady_Indis_Dress Because they are based on real-life stepmothers. He he he. What is the meaning of life? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:03:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_968977 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_968977 Kibet Unfortunately, if one was to look up the meaning of life in the dictionary, it only says *see page 23*. Every dictionary has this entry, whether they are websters or Oxford. If you actually do go to page 23, every page is different. At first when you discover this, you may think it means that the meaning of life is different for everyone. However, if you find out who invented the dictionary, you will find that there were 23 page boys at the wedding. Unfortunately they are all dead, but if you visit the grave of the 23rd Page, you will find a weathered stone in its place. So the meaning of life will probably have to be found out by exhuming the body but nobody has yet attempted it. Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:08:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_969905 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_969905 Lidia Chatka "Christmas" in Aramaic means "December", and as a consequence it was too confusing to celebrate Christmas in any other month. How come da Vinci's flying machine didn't work? Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:08:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_971901 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_971901 Kibet Da Vinci was a bit of a genius when it came to inventions. With his fyling machine, he was so ahead of his time that he thought of everything from the wings to the rudder. He even considered putting on a petrol/gas tank for a fuel source. When he realised that there was no petrol, he modified it to burn the oil used in the lamps at the time. He came to the conclusion though that the smoke would be too black to see through and so once again added a new fuel source. After building the first nuclear reactor in the world, he found it was too heavy to take off and the wood leaked out radioactive material, and Da Vinci died shortly after. How do cups hold water? Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:39:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_972653 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_972653 Lady_Indis_Dress Cups have a remarkable ability to fuse their hands and other body parts together to form an impervious surface. So when they decide to hold something, they merely fuse into the necessary shape. They change back at night after people go to bed. How do the shows get to my TV? Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:18:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_973747 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_973747 Shiral By way of the chocolate USB port of course. Plug in the chocolate bar encoded with the bytes making up that TV program and then stick it into the USB port. Ta Da! you have a show on your TV. Why are Poinsettias red? Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:19:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_974025 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_974025 Halo2 Because the Christmas Elves responsible for house plant manufacture had a limited supply of green paint, and the only other options were either red or brown. And brown bracts tend not to inspire confidence in the plant retail trade, leading to poor sales figures and potential bankruptcy. Why do the Met Office keep getting the weather forecast wrong? Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:36:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_974881 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_974881 Lady_Indis_Dress They are actually getting it in code and failing to translate the code properly. It's that simple. Why do cookies taste better at Christmas time? Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:44:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_976336 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_976336 arualo There are little fairies sleeping in your bed, and because they don't want to be crushed by a big human, they use magic to keep you awake until they are fully woken up and go outside for a night walk. Why liquid starts to boil in the right temperature? Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:59:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_977735 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_977735 Lady_Indis_Dress They have to, it's the law--of thermodynamics. Why is the most common respiratory virus called a cold? Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:25:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_978707 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_978707 charmseer Because the first person to ever have it was named Edward t. Cold. They named it after him. Why am I not in California right now? Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:32:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_978733 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_978733 Ginny Because it is physically impossible for you to be in California. the whole world would become off balance. Why is the grass green? Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:46:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_978774 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_978774 charmseer Because tiny sprites paint it every spring and summer. This is also the reason the grass is not green in the winter, the tiny sprites have to hibernate. Why did Marie Antoinette want her people to eat cake? Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:04:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_978832 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_978832 Lady_Indis_Dress She didn't. She didn't even say that (this part's true). She wanted them to eat cucumber sandwiches, but that didn't sound as good. How did the Robin Hood legend originate? Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:27:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_979911 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_979911 Lidia Chatka First, let's get one thing straight -- it's Robbin' Hood. He was an immoral cutpurse who held people up on dark forest paths so he could easily escape into the shrubbery. He held up absolutely everyone without regard to their wealth or lack of it. Once he took some of his stash to the local market for trade and accidentally presented something to the very woman he'd stolen it from. She was quite a looker, so when she recognized her item, he pretended he'd recovered it from the man who'd robbed her. Over time the lie distorted into the legend of the man who robbed only from the wealthy to return things to the poor. Why did Stars I-III suck so much compared to Star Wars IV-VI? Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:11:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_982475 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_982475 Lady_Indis_Dress Everyone knows the last three always suffer in comparison to the first three. Or is that the other way around? The first were last, and the last were first so... Let me try this again. Ok, it's because Hayden Christensen set such a high standard for acting that the rest of the cast looked like total amateurs compared to him and it threw off the balance, causing the movies to suck. The first one sucked because it knew that it didn't have Hayden and it was pouting the whole time. What is it about election years that makes people lose their minds? Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:40:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_984868 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_984868 Lidia Chatka It's all because candidates can't do math. Who else would spend millions to land a job that pays a few hundred thou? The mental gymnastics required to ignore this makes the candidates crazy, and it just spreads from there like a plague. Who invented the QWERTY keyboard? Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:07:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_986643 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_986643 Lady_Indis_Dress Max Qwerty invented it. And the whole purpose was to make his last name easier for him to type. Who invented chandeliers? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:54:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_988731 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_988731 Steampunk avi8or Jacques Chandelier invented chandeliers because one candle was just not fancy enough. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:17:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_988832 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_988832 Lady_Indis_Dress Snowmen are actually classically trained musicians and if you go even slightly off pitch singing Frosty The Snowman they will stubbornly refuse to come to life. They also react this way to random key changes, bad enunciation, going flat, going sharp, not closing your consonants, and sliding notes. The only circumstance under which they will come to life for a less than perfect performance is if you get the words wrong...then they beat you to death with their branch arms. Why do children who are obviously tired refuse to go to bed? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:50:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_989282 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_989282 I am the bookwyrm They actually aren't tired. It is when they are most hyper that they act sleepy, because of the overdose of adrenaline. Who invented the telephone, and why? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:07:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_989603 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_989603 Lidia Chatka Are you kidding? Who needs that nightmare? But seriously, the reason snowmen do not come to life is because the carrot used for the nose is so starved for the nutritional soil from which it was ripped that it takes all of the snowman's energy. BEWARE if you ever see a snowman without a carrot nose. Why does toast smell so good? Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:51:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_990208 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_990208 Lady_Indis_Dress Double answer because of ninja'ing. The telephone was invented by two sisters who lived within blocks of each other but were unable to walk to each others' houses. This made it much easier to talk. The party line was a way to get their friends in on the conversation so that they didn't have to repeat things to everyone in the neighborhood. Toast smells good because of a chemical change that occurs when bread is overcooked. The yummo compounds are heat-activated and prolonged exposure to heat causes them to drift to the surface of the bread and become increasingly fragrant. If you leave the bread/toast in the toaster/over or over the fire for too long the yummo compouds will burn. It's this that makes the toast appear black. The bread isn't burned, just the yummo compounds that have been drawn to the surface. Once you scrape them off, the toast is fine to eat. Why do dogs bark? Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:20:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_990636 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_990636 I am the bookwyrm Well, its not that cats like catnip- catnip likes cats. You see, cats are named after catnip. Why is it so hard to find someone willing to subscribe to a fake newspaper? Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:35:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_992498 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_992498 Lady_Indis_Dress It isn't. You're just looking in the wrong places. What causes autism? Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:30:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_994894 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_994894 Lidia Chatka It all started with a dispute between Santa and the Norelco razor company. Santa suffered a bad cut the first time he used the razor in a television ad and uttered some really bad words, for which the FEC charged him some whopping fines. In a hissy fit he tried to break his contract with Norelco, but they wouldn't let him off the hook without some additional fines. Santa couldn't afford any more fines unless he wanted to cut the elves' pay, so he honored his contract -- but ever since then he has worn a full beard, razor endorsement or no. How does all that stuff fit in my little ipod? Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:05:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_995353 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_995353 Chestergirl28 Magical fairies are actually at the head of iTunes. Apple doesn't know, though, because the fairies use very advanced video chat technology, which makes them look like beefy, tattooed motorcyclists. The nerdy Apple guys don't want to mess with them, and therefore never meet with them in person. Anyways, inside each iPod lives a fairy. All the iPod fairies know every single song that could possibly be on an iPod. They sing into their tiny microphone when you select a song, and the sound is projected into your earbuds. Why are fuzzy things so comfy? Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:13:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_996250 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_996250 Lady_Indis_Dress Fuzzy things are not comfy. But the fuzzy things conglomerate, FuzzyThings Inc., has been running subliminal campaigns to convince the human population that we actually enjoy the icky feeling that comes from touching fuzzy things. It's be so successful that only a few people know the dastardly truth about fuzzy things and the human being's instinctive recoiling from such. Why does the sun rise in the east? Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_996348 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_996348 Lidia Chatka The sun does not rise in the east. It rises in the north. An evil conspiracy has changed all of our compasses to fool us into thinking that needles point north rather than west. Why don't all the months have an equal number of days? Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:16:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_997720 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_997720 Lady_Indis_Dress A long time ago, the months got together and drew straws to see which months would get which number of days. The numbers had been decided by the Year Angel in advance. February got the shortest straw, and was so sad that the Year Angel gave her an extra day every fourth year to cheer her up. Who invented the internet? Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:38:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_998261 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_998261 Lidia Chatka The internet was invented by a very angry orange cat named Chester. No one has ever figured out why he is so angry. Why does the moon always show us the same face as it orbits the earth? Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:57:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_999492 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_999492 Lady_Indis_Dress Actually it switches between its two faces periodically, but it's so good at being two-faced that we can't tell the difference. Who was Robin Hood? Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:36:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1001822 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1001822 Lady_Indis_Dress Because it is thought that glass ornaments on evergreens ward off evil spirits. Why do celebrators of Halloween dress up in costumes? Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:24:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1004370 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1004370 Lidia Chatka They don't. Celebrants of Halloween wear costumes every other day of the year. Why did the makers of Kool-Aid think acid green was a good color? Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:17:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1008459 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1008459 Lady_Indis_Dress They didn't really think that but they were stuck. I shall explain. The method used for choosing that color was the blindfold the CEO of the company and have him/her draw a color card out of a Mr. Koolaid pitcher. Acid Green was the one that came out. Due to a clause in the by-laws they were unable to change it. Why do children get a full week off from school around Christmas time? Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:40:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1009164 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1009164 Lidia Chatka Everyone thinks it was the French, but it was actually a Brit. Who but a devotee of blood pudding would THINK of eating a snail? Why do the moon and sun appear to be the same size? Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:59:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1010545 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1010545 Lady_Indis_Dress Because the sun is always wearing clothes that are specially constructed to make her look smaller than she is. Why does the average cold last for seven days? Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:05:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1012256 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1012256 Shiral Because it gets bored with all the moaning, groaning coughing and sneezing and goes looking for someone more fun to infect. Why do we have five day work weeks instead of five day weekends? Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:51:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1012554 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1012554 Lidia Chatka We actually used to have five-day weekends, but nothing ever got done. Add the hangover factor, and there was really only one productive work day per week. And everyone took off early on that day. Who invented meringue? Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:22:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1013008 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1013008 Lady_Indis_Dress Meringue was invented by a lemon farmer's wife. Mrs. Hector Smith loved to make pies but she always felt that the ultimate lemon pie was beyond her reach. Oh she tried covering it with cream, even added sugar to the cream, but it was just too heavy to sit on the delicate lemon filling she had perfected. One day she was planning to make frosting and forgot to add the egg yolks (no one knows why she insisted on separating the yolks from the whites, or why she added the shortening last instead of first like any sane person would do). She noticed that the eggs and sugar whipped up into a fluffy white froth that maintained its lightness and knew she'd found the perfect thing for her pie topping. When is the appropriate time to take down holiday decorations? Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:00:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1016257 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1016257 Shiral Not one minute before February 13. Not even if your Christmas tree is nothing more than brown twigs by then. We've had fifties nostalgia revivals, so why not a 20's revival craze? Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:43:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1016766 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1016766 Lidia Chatka Because all the people who were alive in the 20s have been reincarnated. When they're old enough, they'll start 2010s revival crazes. How is glass made? Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:09:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1017267 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1017267 larelmian Mammals are called mammals because the other option considered (eoup aom plekatierniumbilous) was considered too long and difficult to pronounce. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:05:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1019085 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1019085 fuzz Okay, there's not one for me to answer, but I'll ask one: Why do we need sleep? Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:37:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1020798 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1020798 Tearless While sleep is widely regarded as a natural phenominon, it was in fact started by our reptillian overlords in order to keep our brains functioning at a sub-cosmic level. You know how you start writing nonsense after about 3:00am? This is a sign that your mind is beginning to grasp at knowledge that can not be comprehended while well-rested. This is also the reason those same ideas often seem strange or downright stupid in the morning. Incidentally, I'm writing this having gotten very little sleep the night before. Why are there so few male calico cats? Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:38:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1024936 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1024936 Lidia Chatka That is a computer's purpose. Computers are actually an invention of Richard Nixon (before he entered politics). His plan was to bring humanity under his control by first rendering them gibbering idiots talking about "tweeting" and "twittering" and "LOLing" and "ROTFLing" and then using mind control on their starved gray matter. He's nearly accomplished his dastardly mission. And no, Richard Nixon is not dead. That's what he wants you to think. Why do potato bugs (babes of the earth) look like aliens? Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:05:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1025203 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1025203 Lady_Indis_Dress The first person to sit down and sketch what they thought an alien looked like unknowingly drew a potato bug-like creature. It immediately took off as an unattributed image in our culture. The alien form has undergone variations in our imaginations, but it all goes back to that first sketch. How does yeast work to make dough rise? Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:20:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1025751 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1025751 Lidia Chatka Yeast is a very hard-working little organism. Cursed with arms far too tiny for the human eye to detect, it pushes the massive bits of flour ever upward until pockets of air are able to slip underneath. Sadly, for all of its hard work the little yeast is incinerated upon baking. But they taste SO GOOD. Who first domesticated the horse? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:06:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1028607 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1028607 Lady_Indis_Dress Because we are bad luck. You see, we attract cold weather. So if we moved to a warmer climate, the cold would follow us. It's all our fault. The reason the cold is only attracted to us in winter is because it's kind of a love/hate relationship and the cold can't really stand us for a full year. Why do children like Spongebob Squarepants? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:42:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1029395 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1029395 Steampunk avi8or Because they were intended to be grown out and tied together. Then you could proceed to use your arm as a golf club. Why are vacuum cleaners so loud? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:53:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1031355 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1031355 Lidia Chatka They've never been taught good manners. Why are some people so repulsed by rats' naked tails? Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:01:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1032464 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1032464 Lady_Indis_Dress Those people work for the little-known "rat tail cover" segment of the fashion industry. If they don't act repulsed, and convince others to be so as well, they're all out of jobs. So really it's economics and self-preservation. Why isn't there snow on the ground here? It's January for crying out loud! Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:19:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1037882 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1037882 Lidia Chatka January didn't get the memo. The USPS isn't what it used to be ... Why aren't products for left-handed people more commonly available? Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:08:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1039238 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1039238 Ominous Rain Because the right handed people of the world wish to have the advantage and rule over the left handed ones. Why is school giving me an impossible amount of homework? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:25:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1041467 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1041467 TotalNerd (Guess what, Rain? 'Right-handed' requires a hyphen, as does 'left-handed'.) Your teachers have a grudge against you for using incorrect punctuation and want your brain to explode. Why do artists starve? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:47:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042203 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042203 Far Wanderer It's not that they're too poor to eat. They just forget to do it. They get wrapped up in their work. Van Gogh, however, got along pretty well, because he licked his paintbrushes. My stomach feels funny, and it seems like there was something that I was supposed to do... Anyway, why do toothpaste tubes always tell you NOT to swallow the toothpaste? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:18:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042285 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042285 Lidia Chatka The same organization that placed hidden cameras in all the bathrooms of the world in order to monitor toothpaste consumption have also placed hidden cameras in all the offices of the world to make sure that it's always the more distant phone that rings. Why do so many people dislike blue cheese? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:41:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042360 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042360 Lady_Indis_Dress Because they think all cheese should be yellow. They are so threatened by the idea of blue cheese that they don't even bother to check the color, and they don't even know about the mold in it, they're hung up on the name. Why is a grandfather clock called a grandfather clock? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:47:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042376 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042376 Far Wanderer Long beards have traditionally been revered, along with old age, as a sign of men's wisdom. Wanting to impress buyers with a sense of their clocks' accuracy, clockmakers compared the pendulum to a long beard. It was a simple leap for people to start calling the clocks grandfather clocks. What is the gulf stream? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:29:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042797 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042797 Y Am I Doing This - I Dont Write A gulf stream is when someone streams a Tv show or movie to watch illegally from a gulf as it is universally known that no one ever looks at a gulf to find someone streaming as that would be preposterous. Why do we say a pig "oinks" when they clearly grunt or snort? Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:03:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1043587 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1043587 Lidia Chatka In Chinese, pigs do oink. However, when the original Chinese word was transliterated into the Roman alphabet, it came out looking preposterous. Who invented the LED? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:57:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1046475 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1046475 Lady_Indis_Dress Because it is chewing bubblegum. A computer cannot run and chew bubble gum at the same time. For optimum performance, a computer should run OR chew bubble gum, but not both. What causes migraine headaches? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:15:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1048009 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1048009 Lidia Chatka It's all in the name. Grains are a relatively new addition to the human diet, and eating "my grain" brings on nasty headaches. To alleviate them, return to a more primitive diet of raw meat, overripe fruit, and thistles. Why are people so willing to argue about and even die for religion? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:30:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1048903 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1048903 Far Wanderer The saxophone was invented by a short-reigning Roman caesar named Galba. He loved music, preferring the fiddle. However, after his predecessor, Nero, played it while Rome burned, he wanted to play something different. How do caves form? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:08:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1049183 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1049183 Lidia Chatka Water has an incredible affinity for Earth. Water and Sky got into an enormous argument approximately 4 billion years ago and they STILL haven't made up and forgiven each other. So when Water finds itself in situations like plummeting over a cliff, it chooses to get closer to its best buddy, Earth. They still like to talk behind Sky's back. Why weren't feathered dinosaurs discovered decades and decades ago? Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:13:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1052312 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1052312 Halo2 They were, but the discovery was made by a scientist who refuted the dinosaur/bird link, and he didn't want to be proved wrong. His basement is full of specimens that he is now gradually selling on Ebay. Why does it rain more often at weekends? Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:11:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1052928 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1052928 larelmian Because the evil weather mage wants to make your life miserable. Why is it so difficult to find employment these days? Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:31:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1053764 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1053764 Lidia Chatka Robots, clones, and hamster-powered machines have taken all the jobs. Whatever happened to the guy who played Riff Raff in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"? Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1055253 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1055253 Lady_Indis_Dress He owns a pizzeria in a little town fifty miles southwest of Albequerque. Due to an unfortunate dough accident, he no longer has any memories of his showbiz days. But he will still sign autographs. What's the deal with appendicitis? Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:01:20 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1056304 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1056304 Far Wanderer Appendicitis is a term that all novelists, especially fantasy and science fiction authors, should be familiar with. It refers to the tendency to use so many new terms and complicated genealogies in the story that an appendix at the back of the book is necessary to explain it all. The swollen book then irritates readers and can only be made enjoyable to read by removing the appendix. Why isn't it possible for humans to live on the planet Mercury? Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:03:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1056700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1056700 larelmian The Venusians would declare war over territory rights, since they've already set up a colony on Mercury. The inhabitants of Venus made a treaty with the U.N. though, stating we could colonize Mars. Negotiations are underway concerning the moons of Jupiter. Pluto's gotten involved in that, though, and they're not happy with Earthlings right now. (Dwarf planet indeed.) Why do birds fly? Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:14:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1057251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1057251 Mingo-la The birds are tired of living with stupid humans on the ground. They used to walk, just like us, but they are far more intelligent creatures. Eventually, one bird got really tired of having to hear and watch us stupid humans do our stupid things. So she invented wings, attached them to herself and a few friends. The rest of the birds died because they were so annoyed with humans. Because of natural selection, the next generation of birds had wings. Now they may poop on us as they please. The birds that don't fly are of low intelligence and are not bothered by humans. Did that make any sense? Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:24:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1057875 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1057875 larelmian Yes, it made perfect sense. Why does it rain? Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:57:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058030 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058030 Lidia Chatka We live in an enormous teakettle, and when the water in which the earth bobs gets just hot enough, steam rises, condenses at the top of the teakettle, and forms droplets that fall on the earth. Why is gold considered so precious? Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:27:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058613 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058613 Itzika Because the most expensive pair of shoes are fairy-made. The pixies design them, the elves sew them together, and then the sprites sprinkle fairy dust on them to make them extra-appealing. Why is it almost three in the morning? Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:53:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058662 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058662 larelmian Your clock is broken. Where are some socks for my cold feet? Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:31:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1059235 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1059235 Far Wanderer Moths are some of the most loyal creatures that you can have as pets. Thomas Edison, odd fellow that he was, kept several. Nikola Tesla took them with him when he left working with Edison. Since then, these moths, and all their children, have been trying to find Edison again. How did planking start? Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:08:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1060520 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1060520 Itzika They don't. They trick bears into making it for them. Why do you think bears are always after it? They're just trying to get what they've earned. Why do giraffes have long necks? Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:25:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1061534 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1061534 Lidia Chatka Actually, the giraffes on Earth today are self-conscious because of their SHORT necks. They all admired the elite giraffes, those who had incredibly long necks stretching 40 feet or more into the sky. They were all invited to compete in an intergalactic beauty contest (all travel expenses paid) and haven't been seen since. Their short-necked relatives pine for them and bitterly resent their own grotesquely short necks. What is the world's largest carnivore? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:05:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1064324 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1064324 Halo2 Opinion is divided, but the title is currently claimed by a Southern Elephant Seal named Justin. If you wish to verify this, he can usually be found on South Georgia Island. Just don't bother him before breakfast. Why are fruit bats so cute? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:05:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1064563 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1064563 TheInspector Because the oxygen atoms in the air mix with the outer layer of your skin and it creates a rough crust that has similar properties to a bread crust. Why do bees die when they sting someone? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:11:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066402 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066402 Darkfeather21 Who? Why do cats act so high and mighty? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:15:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066412 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066412 TheInspector Because they're really the smartest living creature on Earth. Why does the sky change color so fast? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:26:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066443 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066443 larelmian Spray painting sylphs. Why does it snow? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:13:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066747 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066747 Lidia Chatka Spray-painting sylphs cry little frozen tears when children are naughty. Who invented window glass? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:50:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066836 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066836 Ominous Rain Window elves. What are clouds made of? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:08:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067383 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067383 Halo2 Tiny droplets of wine. That's why the angels are always smiling. Why are the colours in a rainbow always in the same order? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:17:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067407 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067407 Ominous Rain Roy B. Giv told them to keep it the same. What causes headaches? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:23:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067422 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067422 larelmian Trying to levitate something too large for you. Why do we have paper currency? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:43:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067845 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067845 Spuggey We have sheets on our beds because the only material that effectively repels bedbugs is finely woven stinging nettle, and as a result all modern mattresses are made from this. Not wanting the population of the world to wake up covered in hideously itchy welts which would prevent them from working and play havoc with the world's economies, it was decided to tell everyone to cover the potentially itchy mattresses with altogether less itchy cotton sheets. My mum wants to know why pigs have curly tails? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:35:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1068259 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1068259 Far Wanderer Mine wants to know how pigs can pick up the police radio band. Why do wolves howl at the moon? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:45:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068733 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068733 Gene Marlow It's a genetic mutation. It comes from the YOhNO chromosome, which is the same gene that caused curled ears and whiskers in some cats. If pigs are not born with this mutation farmers curl their tail in a loop, and clip it with a clothes pin for the first year of its life, because everyone knows only the pigs with the curled tails ever win the prizes at state fair. What makes Poinsettias poisonous? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:58:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068781 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068781 Gene Marlow Ninja'd. O.o That hasn't happened in a while. It's their spotlight, and everyone has the right to practice their poetry. Same question stands. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:59:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068787 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068787 Shiral Poinsettia's are poisonous because they are under a curse from an evil fairy Godmotehr who told Cinderella she hated her Christmas decorations which consisted of Poinsettias. =o) What makes ink black? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:29:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068875 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068875 Halo2 Pulverised ants. That's why it's so inexpensive. Why are the Olympic Games held every four years? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:40:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068913 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1068913 Lidia Chatka Not many people know this. They were originally held every twelve years, each year honoring a different Olympian god, but then Athena, Aphrodite, Artemis, and Ares decided the rest of them could take a long walk off a short pier, staged a coup, and established a system honoring only gods whose names start with "A". They wanted to rename the games the "A-Team Games" but that was voted down by Zeus. Why are all the planets named after Roman gods? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:34:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1069602 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1069602 Far Wanderer Other religions were considered, but only the Romans had a large enough pantheon. Why do only maple trees have syrup in them? Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:50:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1077881 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1077881 Chestergirl28 It is said in Norse mythology that the god who created maple trees was incredibly competitive. He wanted to create the most useful trees, and he had a sweet tooth. His first name was Purys, and when he created his trees (which were to be named maple after his surname Elpam) he added a substance taken from the juice secreted by supernovas, which no one knows about today. He called the substance syrup (there was a ton of name-reversing back then). Modern historians thought the story was a joke, so they have done their best to cover it up. What was the original point of bobble head souvenirs? Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:20:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1078135 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1078135 Far Wanderer Snowflakes are formed by water droplets freezing around a particle of dust or dirt. No two snowflakes are the same, because the grit is all different. For example, a tiny piece of wood splinter forms a snowflake with long, straight spokes. Cat dander produces a flake with a multitude of claw-like extensions. Brick dust produces weird spirals in a snowflake. The possibilities are only limited by world sanitation. Why do people have such dramatically different tastes in music? Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:27:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1086494 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1086494 Lady_Indis_Dress When each child is born, an angel assigns them their taste in music, making sure that each genre gets some love. Babies who are dropped on their heads while young may suffer from a condition of brain damage that results in a deep and abiding love of polka that they otherwise would not have had. Why don't they make computers able to withstand being repeatedly hit by frustrated users? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:56:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1091369 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1091369 Lidia Chatka It's not that the cat wants to go outside ... it's that he wants to be wherever you DON'T want him to be. That is the essential function of cats. Why is it even harder to match Tupperware lid and bottoms than it is to mate socks? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:33:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1092182 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1092182 Lady_Indis_Dress Because socks are not as inanimate as Tupperware and have an inate desire to mate. Tupperware lacks any such human-like emotion and is just fine without an accompanying lid or container, thank you very much. Where do the socks go that disappear somewhere between the washing machine and the dryer? Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:57:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1093046 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1093046 Lady_Indis_Dress Only married planets have rings around them, the rest of the planets are single and lovin' it, but also secretly lonely. How does dust repellant work? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:35:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1095216 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1095216 Far Wanderer It contains the scent of Gain laundry detergent, which dust mites cannot stand. When dust particles fall on an item that has been coated with dust repellent, dust mites drag them off to munch on them elsewhere. Is Bigfoot real? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:46:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1095956 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1095956 Lidia Chatka Of course Bigfoot is real! Haven't you seen the footage? I live in the Pacific Northwest, where Bigfoot is seen on a regular basis. One of them is currently living in my shed. He's very polite but incredibly shy. Unbeknownst to many, Bigfoot has the uncanny ability to look exactly like a redwood tree, so when he stands next to one he is completely invisible. Hence the lack of more sightings. What effect will global warming have on my coffee and chocolate addictions? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:42:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1101957 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1101957 Far Wanderer The condition of a cat's whiskers serves the function of informing other cats about their health, much as scent works for many other animals. The rate of growth of the whiskers is directly related to the cat's cleanliness. The whiskers of a dirty cat stop growing. Some cats also snub other cats with black whiskers, but most understand that color indicates nothing about the character of the cat. Think twice before adopting a cat with no whiskers; these cats are horrible slobs and will never learn to cover their litter. Why can't we remember our dreams? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:54:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1101985 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1101985 MariahBurkett Well, you see that's because of the bed bugs that sleep in your bed with you. The common misconception is that they bite and leave sores, but in reality they're just there because your dreams are there. Dream juice is their sustenance, so they eat your dream, therefore removing it from your memory. Why can't we drive in snow? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:32:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1102106 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1102106 Lady_Indis_Dress Because snow driving is restricted to a wealthy elite group of weather sprites who actually steer each individual flake toward its eventual destination. When the destination is reached, the sprites go to weather heaven. If they get steered off course they get transferred to sand duty in the world's deserts, which is like hell for a weather sprite. Why is chocolate so incredibly delicious? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:43:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1102551 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1102551 Itzika Most objects are intelligent, but their intelligence is inversely proportional to their size. All objects resent being owned and consider it slavery, but small objects are the only ones intelligent enough to run away. Why don't I have a sweet tooth? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:03:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1103745 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1103745 Itzika Cats suffer from permanent Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. Scientists have yet to find a way to cure this for more than an hour at a time or without administering painful shocks. Why does it take me forever to fall asleep? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:23:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1105006 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1105006 larelmian The tooth fair is holding the sandman hostage. Once you pull out all your teeth, you have no trouble falling asleep quickly and easily. Why do birds fly? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:41:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1105086 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1105086 Itzika Birds are terrified of the ground. As children, they all pretended that the floor was lava, but birds are notoriously bad at telling reality from fantasy and got confused into thinking that this was true. As a result, they avoid the ground as much as possible. Why are chocolate chip cookies so good with milk? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:26:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1105153 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1105153 Steampunk avi8or Because milk used to taste absolutely disgusting with chocolate chip cookies, until one day a farmer fed his cow a chocolate chip cookie for reasons still unknown to milk historians. The cow was like "Holy cow this is good!" and she modified the taste of her milk so that it would taste delicious with chocolate chip cookies and told all other cows to do the same. Except for the chocolate cows. That's another story. Why is Tuesday notoriously the most boring day of the week? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:07:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106213 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106213 MariahBurkett The boiling process is to 'boil the hell out of it', but you can't completely get rid of it, so it leaves a red stain on the shell. Why do all villains make the same mistakes? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:45:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106331 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106331 Itzika Because they are all the same person, being reincarnated into different bodies and different stories. Since they don't remember their previous mistakes but retain their old failings, they make the same mistakes over and over again. What's A Midsummer Night's Dream about? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106612 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106612 MariahBurkett A dream on midsummer's night, obviously. What kind of idiot would think it was some sort of play? Why does the sun rise each day? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:16:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106902 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106902 Itzika Once upon a time, fish could breathe air. But then the god of air got angry when he found out that some fish were breathing water to get high (why did you think they started doing it?) and cursed them to never be able to breathe air again. What is a soul? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:31:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1107413 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1107413 Far Wanderer Soul is a type of music commonly associated with gospel or R&amp;B. Everyone has a little bit of it in them. If you trust in jazz while you're alive, your soul goes to New Orleans when you die. If not, it gets stuck on repeat in an empty bar somewhere. Did the Vikings really sail to America? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:53:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108216 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108216 MariahBurkett Not across the ocean in wooden ships. They were far to brutish and stupid to sail across the ocean with the crazy winds and currents. No, in reality, the aliens of a planet a galaxy and a hop skip away came and lent the vikings their space ships, so they were able to 'sail' to America through the sky in a matter of seconds. Why does it rain? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:01:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108239 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108239 Halo2 To save you having to wash your car, of course. Why is it warmer at the equator? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:27:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108313 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108313 Far Wanderer Volcanic eruptions spew clouds of ash into the atmosphere, where the spinning of the earth on its axis spreads the ash around the entire circumference of the earth at that latitude. The ash acts as a blanket when the sun shines through it, making the earth beneath it warmer. The last large eruption occurred in the Philippines, almost exactly on the equator. If you can remember the 80's, however, you can recall the era of the Mount St. Helens eruption, when the latitude of Washington state was the warmest part of the earth. How are some people double-jointed? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:17:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108408 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108408 megaminxwin Well, my child, the answer is quite easy to understand, but actually rather obscure. A long time ago, there was an evolutionary divide, where a sub-species of human branched off from the rest of us long before we looked anything like what we do now. By a bizarre coincidence, it turned out that we would both end up looking the same and acting the same, with one small difference: they were left-handed. We were right. Flash forward to now, where due to superstition, left-handed people are dying out. To save their species, they've secured an underground deal with all world governments that ensures that every one in 14 people is genetically modified early in life to be left handed. After all, left handed people are possibly some of the most creative ones out there. It would be a shame to lose them. How did I somehow manage to get 3773 posts at the time of writing? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:12:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1109272 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1109272 Halo2 You actually only have twenty. Three on Monday, seven on Tuesday, seven on Wednesday and three on Thursday. The reason it's showing as 3773 is because you have somehow managed to offend the the NaNo gremlin who adds up daily post totals, and therefore he is refusing to deal with your account. Why aren't dragons real? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:20:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1109277 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1109277 larelmian The knights hunted them to extinction. A pity, really. Why do some things float in water and others sink? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:57:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1109543 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1109543 Far Wanderer It is common knowledge that witches float. Dryads also have this ability, as well as any object that a witch or a dryad has influenced, especially wood. Everything else sinks in water. How does camera film "capture" light? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1110856 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1110856 MariahBurkett Like there are dust bunnies (and plot bunnies), there are light bunnies that congeal around a special formula in the camera. They absorb light when the camera opens the lens and the bunnies change colors. How do we make clothes? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:03:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1110866 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1110866 Ominous Rain Silk worms. People say they only make the silk, but we all know better. They live enslaved, forced to make our clothes. Tsk tsk tsk. And the government does nothing. How does the sky stay up there? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:04:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1126978 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1126978 Far Wanderer The clouds keep it up. The sky is very light, so a gentle bump by a big cloud occasionally is enough to knock back into place. Why are fish attracted to worms dangling on hooks? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1127153 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1127153 Itzika Many people think it's because the fish don't realize the hook is there. This is incorrect. Like I said before, fish get high from breathing water. But as any addict knows, eventually you need a bigger hit. But how do you get a bigger hit than swimming in it? Answer: You don't. You're just stuck in the low. This causes fish to become suicidal and stick themselves on the hooks because it's the only way they can think of to kill themselves, since obviously they can't drown themselves, OD, hang themselves or slit their wrists. Why do colleges have PE requirements? (PS: I dare anyone to use every one of these as fact in their next NaNo.) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:58:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1127274 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1127274 Far Wanderer King Arthur invented sports to cool down his knights, who had been exerting their competitive natures in brawling and raiding castles. With Merlin as the first league commisioner, they started the Camelot Magic and Logres Wizards basketball teams (These later moved to Orlando and Washington in the U.S.). Mordred's record for most personal fouls in one season still stands at 600, half of which were beheadings. Why do TV shows get cancelled? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:32:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1129879 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1129879 Lady_Indis_Dress Because sometimes there are just shows that are too good for television. The really, super, genius executives recognize this and make sure that the best shows are cancelled as early as possible to make room for the shows that are mediocre enough for mainstream TV. How did Punxatawny Phil get his name? Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:49:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1135271 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1135271 larelmian Groundhogs are the epitome of perfection. How dare you not honor the magnificent groundhogs! All praise to their wisdom. What is the best way to beat writer's block? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:12:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1139150 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1139150 Lady_Indis_Dress With a baseball bat, but good luck getting it to hold still. Why is the weather so messed up lately? Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:16:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1141640 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1141640 Far Wanderer Jobs are totally unnecessary. As soon as someone invents self-repairing houses, vegetable gardens that grow inside your refrigerator all year long, and an army of robots that never wear out, jobs will become a thing of the past. Why is it easier to come up with story ideas when you're trying to go to sleep? Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:07:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1155252 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1155252 Far Wanderer It fires up their imagination. Some people can't imagine discovering that their lover had an affair with the twin they never knew they had - the same one that stole a fortune from your father's bank and helped your father's mistress to frame it on your housemate. Those people have to watch other people taking it seriously in order to handle it themselves. What does it take to start a new nation? Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:34:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1171158 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1171158 GallifreyGirl Lots and lots of sugar. Which way is north? Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:54:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1171227 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1171227 larelmian If you want to find out, spin around in circles fourteen times and then throw yourself on the floor. Your head will always point north. If you spin fifteen times, it's south. Where does snow come from? Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:53:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1171681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1171681 Far Wanderer Global warming produces snow. As glaciers melt, little pieces chip off and get caught in wind currents. Then they fall back down to earth as snowflakes. Who rolled the famous world's largest ball of twine? And why? Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:07:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1173772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1173772 eegah That would be the great god Urklek, who first created all the twine in the universe, then started rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and rolling and because he could. And because he didn't have anything better to do. He wasn't exactly a very bright god. Why don't we have beaks? Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:48:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1173813 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1173813 GallifreyGirl Because beaks are for dogs, silly. Will it get cold again here before spring? Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:35:53 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1173932 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1173932 larelmian A cook opening a restaurant knew the secret to make something gourmet. You must say it in French. But while the cook wanted this breakfast dish to be gourmet, people had trouble pronouncing the French name for "egg-covered bread toasted once on each side." No one would order it because they could not say it. Desperate to make some sales, the cook gave up and called it French toast. It became extremely popular after that. He had the trademark for the name for a few months, but then lost it and went bankrupt. Why are banks often in the shape of piggies? Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:53:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1189059 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1189059 Far Wanderer The inventor of the coin bank wanted to use a familiar shape that implied security. He thought of pigs, because they are smart, selfish creatures that cannot fly away. The pack-rat was also used and has become the standard coin bank in West African nations. Why are oceanfront houses often built on stilts? Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:24:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1192321 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1192321 MariahBurkett So sharks don't come and eat the windows, duh. Why do humans feel the impulse to shop? Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:05:54 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1235151 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1235151 Far Wanderer The impulse comes from sympathy. People feel the need to support store owners that they think deserve to make money. Why do superheroes wear capes? Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:20:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1237496 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1237496 MariahBurkett Superheroes actually wear capes because the greatest superhero of all time wore a cape. Funny thing is, that superhero died by his cape.... Why do we eat soup with a spoon? Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:10:20 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1237970 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1237970 harrypoter4ever Humans are afraid that the sharp points combined with liquid will melt your insides. Why do trees have bark? Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:38:55 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1238253 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1238253 larelmian Originally, trees had feathers, but then the mean birds stole them all. So the trees had to steal some protective covering from dinosaurs. Dinosaurs used to have bark. The went extinct after the trees stole it. Why are my feet so cold? Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:12:00 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1248916 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1248916 harrypoter4ever Because the socks you most recently wore stole the heat. The socks were cold. Why is homework enforced at school? Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:08:24 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1249374 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1249374 arualo It is an conspiracy to make the kids as miserable as possible. Why do people eat food? Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:59:07 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1256163 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1256163 harrypoter4ever So we can live life in comfort. Food fights are not allowed because the food waste amount will destroy the world. Why do things die? Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:51:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1257147 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1257147 Far Wanderer The Force runs through every living thing. Aside from disease, beings die when they lose hold of the force. Some people are able to live harmoniously and extend their lives. Some do not live in harmony with the force and live shorter lives. The same is true with plants and animals. Butterflies and dandelions, some of the angriest living things, tend to live extremely short lives. What is the best preparation for living in a future Martian settlement? Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:56:26 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1292840 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1292840 harrypoter4ever Socks and candy. All we'll need is socks and candy, Why do we hear sound? Tue, 15 May 2012 21:33:07 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1372414 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1372414 Windywords You see, it was all a big mistake. Originally, it was planned that we were going to have at least ninety nine senses, but there was a bit of a mix up caused by the god's bad handwriting and somehow most of them got downgraded or completely cancelled all together. Of course, by that time the first model humans had come in and we were very perishable at that point, so the gods had no choice but to assemble us with only five primary senses. Hearing wasn't going to be one of the important ones, and it certainly wasn't supposed to take care of sound, being planned for x-rays, but the universal supplier couldn't read a god's handwriting, so here we are. Why is the internet addicting? Wed, 16 May 2012 00:40:25 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1372948 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1372948 harrypoter4ever It's the brainwashing system from the government. They post the things we love, namely YouTube. The government wants to end up controlling everyone. Why do dogs bark? Wed, 16 May 2012 21:09:46 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1374970 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1374970 thrilleraddict The first dogs had a genetic defect that caused them to curse in rapid English when they got excited. God decided that this wasn't in the best interest of either parties, so He decided to make them have a better vocabulary. Something got screwed in the translation and they were giving barking capabilities instead. Now they mourn when they see idiot humans, for they can no longer convey to us how stupid we are. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:41:29 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1376148 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1376148 thrilleraddict Why do people cheat on each other? Thu, 17 May 2012 09:42:09 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1376149 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1376149 GusGallows Because cheating on themselves rather than each other can lead to hairloss and prison. What is the fasted way to get to the moon? Thu, 17 May 2012 12:03:13 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1376389 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1376389 Windywords The fastest way to get to to the moon is to not eat for a month. There's no pesky astronaut training, and your spirit can just float up, no space suits required. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:53:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1377488 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1377488 GusGallows Because at night, when you are sleeping, the government, trying to commit the ultimate prank, is bouncing specialized radio waves off you to see if they can make you wet yourself, but all it really does is make you absentminded. Why do birds sing? Fri, 18 May 2012 06:25:35 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1378800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1378800 thrilleraddict Because they know they sing better than most humans. Why do I have to get sick? ( Well, actually...lol, I don't mind. I got excused from school and chores today. XD) Fri, 18 May 2012 17:52:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1380275 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1380275 murphyslawyer Because this is the first stage of my plan for world domination. Why has my boyfriend been asleep an hour and a half while I'm not tired at all? &gt;.&lt; Sat, 19 May 2012 00:03:44 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1381327 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1381327 GusGallows Because your energy is leeched off of him as it is in all adult relationships. :) Why do they call bullies... bullies? Mon, 21 May 2012 07:09:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1386547 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1386547 murphyslawyer They got the name from bulls, who can be quite mean. Why? Mon, 21 May 2012 13:26:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1387320 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1387320 Windywords The answer is 42, of course. Why am I not doing my homework right now? Mon, 21 May 2012 20:56:43 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1388540 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1388540 harrypoter4ever It ate itself. Homework is a pesky thing. Why do I love Thor and Loki? Mon, 21 May 2012 21:47:23 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1388707 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1388707 arualo Because you are a mythology teacher! Why the sky is blue? Tue, 22 May 2012 10:27:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1389850 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1389850 murphyslawyer Because the grass is green, we couldn't have them be the same colour, now could we? Why do I keep sleeping late? Tue, 22 May 2012 12:16:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390127 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390127 GusGallows Because, in the middle of the night, your body is used by a spectral assassin who is up all night killing his victims, leaving you exhausted in the morning and therefore causing you to sleep late. Why make glittering vampires? Why I ask? Tue, 22 May 2012 12:20:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390142 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390142 larelmian Vampires DO glitter. I don't know what you're talking about. How do you go about publishing a book? Tue, 22 May 2012 12:35:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390188 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390188 murphyslawyer Write bad Twilight fanfic, apparently. How do you go about publishing a good book? Tue, 22 May 2012 12:54:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390245 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1390245 GusGallows First, hire a good author to write it for you. Then have that author use her/his publisher to publish the book. Would a sleeping vampire with a flashlight aimed at it make a good disco ball? Tue, 22 May 2012 13:14:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1390287 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1390287 GoneLookingForMyself If you stole one from Twilight and tied it up. Many sparkling vampires were abused so in the 60s, and continue to be kidnapped every time there's a school dance with goths attending. They've gone into hiding to try and counteract this. Who the heck thought of drinking milk in the first place? Tue, 22 May 2012 16:35:14 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1390667 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1390667 GusGallows I believe, and I may be mistaken, that it was the calf. What came first, the chicken or the egg? Wed, 23 May 2012 07:55:32 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1392358 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1392358 murphyslawyer Dinosaurs. Why do good moods not stay with me? Wed, 23 May 2012 13:56:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1393249 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1393249 thrilleraddict Because life can be such a cesspool of crap that maintaning a good mood can be quite the challenge sometimes! Why can't I go swimming? :( Wed, 23 May 2012 15:05:58 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1393452 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1393452 larelmian You cannot go swimming because the leviathan will eat you if you do. Why is helium lighter than air? Wed, 23 May 2012 15:35:37 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1393524 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1393524 Windywords It's on a diet. Why do humans have a sense of humor? Wed, 23 May 2012 19:08:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1394034 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=27#forum_thread_comment_1394034 Ellimac Oops. Oil and water don't mix because they can't stand each other. You see, oil is really made up of tiny oil-people, and water is similarly made up of water-people. They used to get along fine, but then there was a war, and they've stayed separated ever since. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:42:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178594 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_178594 Shiral Solar eclipses occur when somebody takes a really Biiiiiiiig ball of silly putty and puts out the fires on part of the sun which makes the light on Earth dimmer. Of course, it's impossible to keep the Solar fires from reigniting, so that's why solar eclipses are short. So why doesn't the moon ever come out in the day time? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:07:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921354 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921354 Iphigeneia Every computer has a cadre of little trained aliens inside it. You've heard of RAM, right? It stands for Running Aliens Measurements -- the bigger the number of your RAM, the better and faster your computer will be, because it means you have more and faster and stronger aliens than someone else's computer with a lower RAM number. Every time you press a key on your keyboard, it causes different aliens to run in different directions, which produces the things you see on your screen. Who invented peanut butter? Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:16:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_211934 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_211934 waxlion Everyone knows that if the USA were to invade North Korea we'd have to, by law, do a remake of the TV series M.A.S.H.. The government, in rare show of solidarity, decided it would be best not to redo such a classic as many people would complain that it wasn't as good as the original and that Alan Alda is getting a little too old to be playing Hawkeye, though he would demand that he get the role. It's just too much headache. Who wrote the book of love? Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:11:47 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_240422 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=3#forum_thread_comment_240422 Nappytime27 crud, forgot a question.... Why don't i feel like doing my homework? Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:56:09 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_253977 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=4#forum_thread_comment_253977 verilia Your cat has come to the realization that Albert Michelson and Michael Morley did not, in fact, search for the luminiferous aether in vain, and, in fact, that it is all around us. As a matter of fact, this explains the existence of faster-than-light neutrinos, and s/he is currently contemplating how best to phrase her conclusions in the paper she plans to submit to Nature. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:49:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_398719 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=5#forum_thread_comment_398719 suburbancat What? Nobody else knows why, either? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:39:38 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_461881 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_461881 WaffleofDestiny The other lanes occupy a seperate dimension connected to ours by the methods outlined in String Theory, Time moves faster in this other dimension, thus it appears to you that the cars driving in those lanes are traveling at a greater speed than you are. On another not, Time in our dimension sometimes moves to slowly in comparison to the Time in the other dimensions that you appear to be moving backward while the transdimensional lanes continue to move forward. What is St. Elmo's Fire? Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:32:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_478658 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=6#forum_thread_comment_478658 Kopiluwak When Shar Pei approached the Jade Emperor, he was distracted by the Alabaster Cat and tripped, causing his skin to bunch up into wrinkles. The Jade Emperor laughed. His Empress, the Star Lady, thought it was good to makethe Jade Emperor laugh and forget the burdens of his position for a while, so she petitioned the gods to keep the Shar Pei's skin all wrinkly, and his descendents unto the thousand thousandth generation. Why is the tomato treated like a vegetable? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:30:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_641465 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_641465 Gazoinks Because long ago there was a war between fruits and vegetables. The tomato was a traitor and sided with the vegetables, and it's been considered one ever since. Why is the sun so far away? Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:32:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_641498 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_641498 Yomandude Because the first duck, many thousands of years ago, accidentally seduced Spiderman. Why hasn't time travel will be invents yet? (Tenses, you see, they get will get have been quite confusing when you will talked about time travel ;p) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:29:14 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_642400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=9#forum_thread_comment_642400 nezumi13 the tax payers because they fund everything and therefor influance what those funds are for. why do snakes bite? Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:24:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_657735 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_657735 suburbancat Here's my real question: why are horned toads called toads when they are, in fact, lizards? Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:37:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_660431 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_660431 SammyWrae (I realise I am breaking out of the game, but that answer always leads me to another question ---- If the mirror is actually a reflection of your soul, then why do tables, chairs, books, plastic bottles, tvs and so forth ALL show up in mirrors? From what I remember of my theology and biblical teachings, tables and chairs and plastic bottles don't have souls, so why don't they cast no reflection?. No one has ever been able to reasonably explain this to me!) Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:41:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_740598 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_740598 Lady_Indis_Dress If I'd been trying to give a factual answer I'd be right there with you on this. I had no idea there are people who actually think that. How do we really know that tables, chairs and plastic bottles don't have souls? Has anyone ever asked them? ;o) Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:56:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_744463 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_744463 SammyWrae I really hope they don't, because it takes recycling to a WHOLE new level if they do :) Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:28:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_747186 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=10#forum_thread_comment_747186 moritherapy what caused newton to develop his theory of gravity? it was a tomato, not an apple. (wait, was that robin hood?) who is the psychologist who did the background research for the TV show 90210? Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:08:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_813560 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_813560 Lady_Indis_Dress That would be Bambi James. She doesn't have a college degree but she works cheap. And since getting that gig she can now afford an office, rather than working out of her car. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:05:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_817633 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=12#forum_thread_comment_817633 Far Wanderer They aren't. Some delicious foods, in large quantities, are quite beneficial. Eating large quantities of donuts has been shown to instill bravery and explains the motivation of many who have gone into law enforcement. Chocolate speeds up the body's reflexes, commonly recognized as a "sugar rush." Like any kind of exercise, eating chocolate can be repeated to train the body to keep this rush as a sustained, heightened ability. Also, anyone who has yelled as a fan as a sporting event knows how their throat can ache afterwards. This is actually do to overheating, like an automobile engine develops after hard driving, and can permanently damage the throat if it passes 110 degrees Fahrenheit. It is always best to have a double-scoop ice cream cone in hand at any game or to prepare the throat beforehand. Why do groups of mushrooms often grow in rings? Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:05:46 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_850123 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=13#forum_thread_comment_850123 Shiral Well, garlic, obviously! And mashed rutabagas, always. And a couple of mosquito wings. Then, just before the ice cream mixture is poured into the ice cream maker, someone puts their mouth up to the opening and lets out a scream that freezes everyone's blood. Why is food from countries with hot climates so spicy? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:13:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_869039 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=14#forum_thread_comment_869039 Shiral Those who do are being controlled by extraterrestrial beings who are playing a gigantic joke on us. Why is winter colder than summer? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:24:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_884571 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_884571 Shiral You collect all the old foam sponges you can find, glue them together and shape them with a chain saw. Then you squirt sweet white goop inside and Voila, a Twinkie! Who named Barbie dolls "Barbie"..... and why? Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:33:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_892595 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_892595 Shiral Three billion and seventy two, exactly. And at all times. Every birth is balanced by a death. Which is sometimes socially awkward. Why does my cat insist on lying on my wrists when I type? Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:04:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_897613 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_897613 Shiral Red fades on paper because it's actually a very shy, retiring color that dislikes being conspicuous and would like to repair it's reputation for wildness. Why is it so windy today? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:50:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_918977 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_918977 Shiral Because the obnoxioius ones would pee or poop on the people below while flying over head. Just imagine the stink and the mess! Anyway, considering how badly people drive, imagine the carnage of people trying to fly and send tweets at the same time. Why did I spend so much on Christmas shopping today? Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:04:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_926890 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=15#forum_thread_comment_926890 Shiral Mice like cheese because their little mouse doctors tell them they musn't eat it because of the whole cholesterol problem. So mice eat cheese because they only like things that are bad for them. Why do scientists do experiements on mice? Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:32:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_929713 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=16#forum_thread_comment_929713 Shiral Duh, in the Encyclopedia Pentapusica. I thought EVERYone knew that! =o) Why does Santa wear red? Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:53:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949098 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_949098 Shiral The event you referred to Occured on Tuesday September 31, 1911. At around Tea Time. Why exactly, are we all supposed to remember the Alamo? Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:06:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_953187 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_953187 Shiral Queen Kapiolani in the year 4545. She was time travelling, you see.... Why do volcanoes spout lava? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:57:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958285 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958285 Shiral Because they're afraid of water, so swimming wasn't working out for them. Why is glue sticky? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:24:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958340 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_958340 Shiral The only "Donors" they could find were Sarah Palin and the Octomom. They didn't want to risk an outbreak of stupid. Why do cows eat grass? Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:01:36 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_959981 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=17#forum_thread_comment_959981 Shiral Natasha Badunoff. She was jealous of Jessica Rabbit, you see. And well, hell hath no fury like a cartoon woman scorned by a rabbit. Why does Christmas come in December? Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:31:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_970855 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_970855 Shiral There's a secret ingredient only available in winter added to all the flour available in the united states which makes them taste extra good. It's so secret though, that nobody knows what's in it except the Secretary of State of Uzbekistan. Why do I go to bed late? Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:03:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_976741 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=18#forum_thread_comment_976741 Steampunk avi8or Why do snowmen not come to life? Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:19:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_988838 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_988838 Shiral Because it freaks people out if they go around saying "Meow" And people REALLY freak out when they hear dogs speaking Russian--which they can all do perfectly from puppyhood, regardless of the origins of their breed. Why do cats like Catnip? Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:43:52 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_991440 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_991440 Shiral The Auty Gnomes. It's completely random, and has no medical basis and takes no account of family history. But if you see an Auty gnome near a hospital maternity ward, chase it away! It's up to no good. Why is Santa always shown with a beard? Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:55:56 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_995323 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=19#forum_thread_comment_995323 Shiral Due to extremely weird space time continuum circumstances, Robin Hood was actually a time-traveling Yeshiva boy from the Bronx named Hershel Goldblatt. A total nerd with serious dreams of glory who somehow created an English Medieval folk legend. Why do the celebrators of Christmas pull a confier tree into their homes and decorate them with shiny glass ornaments? Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:53:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1003241 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1003241 Shiral Because all teachers are millionaires who all go to the Bahamas for a huge "conference' that's really an orgy and tell horrible stories about the kids in all their classes. And they secretly hate parents. Who was the first person who thought eating a snail might be a good idea? Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:05:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1009920 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1009920 Shiral Freeze Dried Plastic wrap, of course. Roll it out, dehydrate it and stick in the freezer and anyone can make the stuff. Simple! Why are mammals called mammals? Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:26:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1017466 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1017466 Shiral Don't believe it's a sex-linked gene. All calico cats paint their fur at birth so that they become calicoes. The females are the artistic ones and they pass inspection. Male calico cats have no talent or inspiration for art. Why do computers make me so frustrated and crazy Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:51:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1025194 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1025194 Shiral Remember Hershel Goldblatt? Yup, he didn't just travel to medieval Nottingham to create the Robin Hood legend--He domesticated horses, too. It was a Tuesday afternoon, I believe. Why is winter cold? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:55:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1028812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1028812 Shiral Because he teaches them all the plays of Shakespeare in pig latin and also how to play the violin in a way worthy of Carnegie Hall. Why Do our fingernails keep growing? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:20:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1031166 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=20#forum_thread_comment_1031166 Shiral There's a huge, international plot against Southpaws, obviously. They must be hampered and kept out of power at all costs, or they will sieze control of the world! And then, the conspirators are sure, The Left-Handers will turn all right handed beings into hamsters. It's really the only possible explanation. Why do people sometimes eat fungus or fungi? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:29:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1041481 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1041481 Lady_Indis_Dress That would be a misguided attempt to acquire immunity to said fungi/fungus. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:45:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042370 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042370 Shiral They've got hidden cameras in all the bathrooms of the world and they're secretly hoping someday, somebody will eat the toothpaste secret so that they'll catch them spontaneously combusing on camera for the amusement of the company's CEO and top brass. Why does the phone always ring at the other desk no matter where I sit? Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:29:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042321 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1042321 Shiral LED Zeppelin. Named it after himself, too. Wanted to get the credit he deserved, but alas, nobody believes this story. Why does my computer run so slowly? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:14:07 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1046502 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1046502 Shiral If they didn't argue about religion, and fight and bleed and die for it too, they'd have to do all that for more trivial reasons. Such as... whose lawn was greener or whose paint job was newer. So in order not to feel silly about it all they insist to themselves that It's all about their religion... anyone who does not worship the Great Pumpkin is a BLASPHEMER!!! Who invented Saxophones? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:09:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1049133 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1049133 Shiral Well, see, the bears have to lie VERY still while the living rock forms over them in arches, then the dragon hardens the soft rock until it's nice and hard, then he eats the bears. TA Da! there's your cave. Why doesn't water naturally fall up? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:23:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1051853 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=21#forum_thread_comment_1051853 Shiral It's considered precious because the Tooth Fairy told me so! Yes, she did tell me that in person. So there! P-b-b-b-b-b-t! Why is it that I always like the most expensive pair of shoes at the store? Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:48:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058658 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1058658 Shiral I'll betcha didn't know that the Rings of Saturn are actually composed of the lost socks of Earth, did you? Fact: The heat and the spinning of the dryer causes them to leave Earth's orbit and gets sucked into Saturn's. It's true, but you might have trouble getting a pair to keep your feet warm Why are moths attracted to light bulbs? Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:29:11 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1059741 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1059741 Shiral It was all the idea of the Plankton. They wanted to find a way to NOT be swallowed by whales. How do bees make honey? Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:30:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1061419 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1061419 Shiral The were appointed to be cute.. If they were NOT cute, you'd see a reverse big bang effect which could have a nasty effect on the universe. Why do my hands get rough in cold weather? Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:55:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066373 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066373 Darkfeather21 I mean, because they are so excited that they stung somthing that they have heart attack and die. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:17:03 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066415 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1066415 Shiral Because our stick and pepple currency was too hard to figure out, and nobody could agree on what things were worth on a consistent basis. And it made "money" too easy to get,when you could pick it up off the ground or off a tree. Deforestation was becoming a problem, too. Not that paper currency really solved that. Why do we have sheets on our beds? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:43:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067981 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=22#forum_thread_comment_1067981 Shiral To do homage to a god who nodded constantly and had a really stupid expression on his face. Why are there no identical snowflakes? Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:38:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1082945 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1082945 Shiral They do, now. Unfortunately, the comptuers also hit back now, and call you names, and sigh in exasperation when you get impatient with them. Why is my cat bent on getting outside whenever he can? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:34:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1091666 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1091666 Shiral I'm so glad you asked. The rings around the planet Saturn are made up of dust, ice and the lost socks of Earth. Yup, ypu. Why don't all planets have those cool rings around them? Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:41:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1094471 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1094471 Shiral You'll be able to find the Coffeechoco Tree, and obtain chocolate-flavored coffee out of little spigots in the tree trunk. Kind of like the way maple sap is already harvested. Why do cats have whiskers? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:30:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1101975 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1101975 Shiral Chocolate won a poker game it was playing with broccoli, brussel's sprouts and spinach, and won all thei "good" flavor granules from them. So that''s why chocolate tastes good and those vegetables taste yucky. Chocolate has refused to play numerous rematch poker games, too. Why am I always losing small objects? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:59 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1103701 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1103701 Shiral Because a Dentist pulled it out by accident, mistaking it for a baby tooth. Why does my cat insist on trying to sit on my shoulder when he's too big to fit? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:39:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1104767 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=23#forum_thread_comment_1104767 Shiral Because long, long, long, long Loooong ago, all the days of the week were assigned colors. Tuesday drew the short straw and ended up with beige. How do you expect a beige day to be exciting? Why do lobster shells turn red when boiled? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:11:00 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106221 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106221 Shiral Because it gets too hot to stay in bed, naturally. It has to get up and move and find somewhere cooler. Why can't fish breathe air? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:24:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106972 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1106972 Shiral Because of sadistic experiments done on newborn babies at cerain hospitals in strategic parts of the country. Why are there left-handed people? Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:27:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108945 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1108945 Shiral Because they understand the power of humiliation. They SAY it's good for people to be active and get lots of exercise. In fact, it's because they want us to feel wholly inadequate, frumpy and out of shape. Who invented team sports and for what purpose? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1128507 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=24#forum_thread_comment_1128507 Shiral Because everyone agreed that Konrad Vorshinsky was a really bad name. Why do we care at all about Groundhog Day? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:39:04 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1138512 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1138512 Shiral Because by gross celestial error, the tooth fairy was put in charge, and really, all she knows is baby teeth. Why are jobs necessary? Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:25:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1142973 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1142973 Shiral Story Ideas Live to be inconvenient. They never want to show up when you're sitting at the computer trying to get them onto the screen in a coherent form. Why do people watch silly soap operas? Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:56:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1155581 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1155581 Shiral No. But the world will experience blizzards this August around the globe. And a hail of sardines will fall on the Sahara dessert. Why is French toast called french toast? Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:36:28 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1184148 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=25#forum_thread_comment_1184148 Windywords Why can't I remember to leave something for the next person to respond to? Thu, 17 May 2012 18:58:45 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1377501 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1377501 murphyslawyer *snort* You have no idea how much this amused me. We've cracked jokes about this before. XD Mon, 21 May 2012 13:25:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1387317 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/games-diversions-and-other-exciting-forms-of-procrastination/threads/9313?page=26#forum_thread_comment_1387317