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Because they have a strong nurturing instinct.Why is a white horse properly called 'grey'?
For the same reason that orange cheese is called "yellow" and purple grapes are called "red".Why are people so fascinated by accents other than their own?
Little things please little minds.Why did the cow jump over the moon?
The cow didn't have wings to fly over.
Where does the monster in the cupboard come from?
Where does the monster in the cupboard come from?
Narnia.Why are book lovers called bookworms??
Mmmm, B'coz sometimes lovers can be filthy worms? No?
When you are either 'not old enough' or 'too old' to do something, how old are you?
When you are either 'not old enough' or 'too old' to do something, how old are you?
You will be the right age tomorrow, when it comes.Why do we need politicians?
So other's can aspire not to be like them.
Does 'Yeti' the snowman exist?
Does 'Yeti' the snowman exist?
I don't know but next time I see him, I'll ask.Why is life like it is?
Because how can it be any other way.Why is toes called toes?
Cos Slartibartfast ordained it.What is for dinner tonight?
Because we don't have anything better to do.Why do we zone out when we hear something boring?
Because no matter what we do, they refuse to die.Why do many very intelligent people lack common sense?
Why do we read these silly comments and get fun and laughs from them?
CLEVER!
Are the stock market fluctuations really linked to anything?
Are the stock market fluctuations really linked to anything?
Yes, they are linked to a random number generator, that's why they never make sense!Why do we cheer for total strangers when they win on game shows?
Because their luck might rub off on us.Why do too many cooks spoil the broth?
Because more than one cook in the kitchen means an argument will take place almost immediately. And with all those dangerous implements lying around, like ladles and potato mashers, spoiled broth is not the worst that can happen.Just how long will this game go on, anyway?
Good answer (not stupid at all).The game will go on until it finishes and then it won't be going on anymore unless it begins again and then it will go on until...
Does anyone suffer fools gladly?
Only if they tell good jokes.
When someone breaks a promise, does something bad really happen?(An angel loses a wing? etc.)
When someone breaks a promise, does something bad really happen?(An angel loses a wing? etc.)
Yes, Peter Pan breaks a leg.Why do we need to sleep?
Who says we do?Why do pedestrians feel the need to dart in front of moving vehicles when they could wait two seconds for the car to go by?
Because they spotted silver on the road.Why does man have to go search for extra-terrestrial life?
Because "extra-terrestrial" means outside earth, so they really can't search for ET here, can they? :)Why am I still up at 4:36 am??????
You think you are in another time zone where it's 4:36 in the afternoon.
How come nobody's stomach ever really bursts from overeating and yet we keep saying it will?
How come nobody's stomach ever really bursts from overeating and yet we keep saying it will?
Because our food is miniaturised by an internal Japanese conglomerate living within our stomach.Why can't I earn a lot of money for doing very little?
You can if you get to clean the gutter that flows money.
Why do we like gifts?
Why do we like gifts?
Because we all like something for nothing.Why are the endless afternoon serials called soap operas?
Because of all the laundry queens at home thenWhen someone tells us to do something why don't we want to do it even if we were going to do it anyway?
Because the tiny people that live in our heads have decided we MUST retain free will at any cost, and are fighting for the cause!Where does all the dust in the world go?
Rabbit holes. Hence dust bunnies.Why do mosquitos exist?
To let you know that there can be more irritating things in life than our routines.Why do flies exist?
They don't. They are in fact small robots designed by the government to infiltrate our homes and spy on our doings. However, their programming is still imperfect, as windowpanes continue to be a problem that cannot be circumvented.Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?
Maybe they have you confused with Rod Taylor. (from the movie)
Why is there addiction?
Why is there addiction?
Otherwise there would always be things no-one would ever be really enthusiastic about, and that's a little unfairIf someone tells you they are a compulsive liar, should you believe them?
Of course not, they might be a hypochondriac!Why do people who exercise think they are superior to ones who don't?
Because it is mass hypnosis by the media to sell exercise equipment.Why can't we let it be?
Because then the beatles would win control of our minds and force us to live in yellow submarines.....not goodWhy do we get jealous?
To be coherent and active :PWhy is the earth spherical?
It was designed to encourage a class system. The northern hemisphere for upper class, and the southern hemisphere for lower class.What is the significance of black fluff for cats?
James wrote: "They don't. They are in fact small robots designed by the government to infiltrate our homes and spy on our doings. However, their programming is still imperfect, as windowpanes continue to be a ..." Great answer :-)Fluff of other colours is invisible to them.
Why do we pay loads of money for a stone that looks like fancy-cut crystal glass because it is a diamond?
Because one company owns 98% of all the diamond mines in the world, and they artificially jack up the price, even though diamonds aren't, by any means, a rare gemstone. I don't pay loads of money though. My wedding ring has a CZ in it. If I lose the stone (which is about the size of a carat), it costs $2.07 to replace. Yeah. It's awesome. (Plus CZs are flawless...)Why is it that if you go to bed too early at night, your body just thinks it's nap time, and then wakes you wake up in the middle of the night, and won't let you go back to sleep?
If you nap like a baby you wake up in the middle of the night like a baby.
What if the whole world were in the same time zone and no one had to check what time it is in another part of the world?
What if the whole world were in the same time zone and no one had to check what time it is in another part of the world?
hehe.. Interesting 5 am would just look like 5 pm got it? Me likes!
Why do some people think they know everything when they know very little?
Why do some people think they know everything when they know very little?
to puff themselves upWhy does a turkey have to puff out his chest?
Because he can't afford breast implants.Why do stars twinkle?
"Hey I also sparkle and shine! but if you want to harp on my twinkle.." said the star when I asked it.
When do you think the oil reserves will run out?
When do you think the oil reserves will run out?
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