Things I don't understand...

[Reinier]

I have never heard of a parkway, but I park and drive on driveways.

This is an awesome parkway: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/glaciers-icefields

[Vidar]

"If the black box of airplanes can resist even the strongest impact without being damaged, why don't they build awl of the plane with the same material?"

My guess is that it could be too heavy and/or expensive. 

That. And as far as the passengers are concerned in a crash it would just make matters worse if the plane actually didn't deform on impact and absorb some energy at least. No point in having a whole plane if all the passengers are crushed inside anyway. (Whether you hit a rock wall or the inside of a indestructible plane doesn't really matter).

 

[SteveC]

Why do they call it a Black Box when It's orange    

[Tasky]

Why do they call it a Black Box when It's orange    

The term "black box" was a World War II British phrase, originating with the development of radio, radar, and electronic navigational aids in British and Allied combat aircraft. These often-secret electronic devices were literally encased in non-reflective black boxes or housings.

[ThundahBeagle]

Seems to me that PFRSantos has just discovered 1980's Boston area comic Steven Wright.

He once put a new engine in his car. Forgot to take the old one out. Now he drives down the parkway doing 500 miles an hour.

He named his dog "Stay."
-"come here, Stay!" He gets annoyed.  Now he just sits there and just keeps typing

[pfrsantos]

I had some car trouble recently, too.

Took it to the mechanic and asked for a complete tune up. Got a new carburetor that saved 30% gas. A new exhaust pipe that saved 20% gas. A cylinder head gasket that saved 35% gas. A new cruise control that saved 20% gas.

Now, whenever I'm driving, I have to stop every 5Km, because my gas tank keeps overflowing.

 

[SteveC]

 

[Poncho65]

Tell me more of this magical car

[gregozedobe]

Tell me more of this magical car

Bought to you by the amazing team that built & maintains your "grandfather's axe"   

[pfrsantos]

Why is it that in the USA, even in college, when someone is taking a test, they use a pencil to mark/write the answers and not a pen?

Over here, we start using pens as soon as we start school.

 

[pfrsantos]

Why is it that in a subway platform empty for 20 meters, the next person creature to arrive has to stand 2 feet away from me?!

  

[Reinier]

Maybe they like the way you smell?

[pfrsantos]

Maybe they like the way you smell?

I think it might be my gravitational pull. Even when walking on the street, when I see someone coming towards me, I move to the furthest sidewalk. They start to move towards me, even crossing the street.

[Reinier]

Exactly how massive are you?

[gregozedobe]

Why is it that in a subway platform empty for 20 meters, the next person creature to arrive has to stand 2 feet away from me?!

I think it may be the same thing that causes people to park their car right next to mine, even though I have parked miles away from everyone else and there are literally 100s of other parking spots available, nearly all of them closer to the shops. 

I've even gone so far as to sometimes ask (gently & politely) the driver why they chose to park right next to me - all the responses so far have been simple puzzlement, they had no idea at all why they parked next to me, let alone that I would prefer they did not.  I think it might be some kind of misplaced herding instinct, but if anyone has a better explanation please chime in ....         

[Aloha]

Wish I knew but its one of the curiosities that still puzzles me.  Same with folks who at the beach want to sit right next to you when theres miles of beach and no one on it.  Same when you are in an doctors office and someone sits next to you when you've purposely made the earliest appt knowing the office will be somewhat empty. 

 . 

[Syncop8r]

 

[Adam5]

Yes! One of my biggest pet peeves 

[Poncho65]

 

[pfrsantos]

Exactly how massive are you?

Well, everyone calls me a massive smurf, so I'd say pretty massive...

 

[pfrsantos]

If mice is the plural of mouse, why isn't the singular of dice douse?

 

[Reinier]

If mice is the plural of mouse, why isn't the singular of dice douse?

Moose - Moose
Goose - Geese
Caboose  - Cabooses

[Aloha]

Happy Birthday said every year after the actual birthday.  It should be Happy Birthday Anniversary right? 

[Frenchephaistos]

Why do they call it a Black Box when It's orange    



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Because black is the new orange…

[Frenchephaistos]

I think it may be the same thing that causes people to park their car right next to mine, even though I have parked miles away from everyone else and there are literally 100s of other parking spots available, nearly all of them closer to the shops. 

I've even gone so far as to sometimes ask (gently & politely) the driver why they chose to park right next to me - all the responses so far have been simple puzzlement, they had no idea at all why they parked next to me, let alone that I would prefer they did not.  I think it might be some kind of misplaced herding instinct, but if anyone has a better explanation please chime in ....         

I always park my car close to someone with a better-looking one, so if a car gets stolen, it won't be mine. 
Do you have a nice looking car ?

[Frenchephaistos]

Why do we drive on parkways but park on driveways?

 

Sorry, a bit late to the game, but this thread rocks !
I have another one, probably less fun for anyone in Europe : how come freeways cost so much ?

[pfrsantos]

I always park my car close to someone with a better-looking one, so if a car gets stolen, it won't be mine. 
Do you have a nice looking car ?

When I have to park close to another car, I always choose one that's newer and more expensive than mine. That way, they'll take care not to damage their doors hitting my car when opening them.

[kottskrapa]

When I have to park close to another car, I always choose one that's newer and more expensive than mine. That way, they'll take care not to damage their doors hitting my car when opening them.

I do this too, or park further away than most people. I have to legs and have no problem using them

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

[Syncop8r]

I always park my car close to someone with a better-looking one, so if a car gets stolen, it won't be mine. 

What if their car is better-looking because it is newer and more expensive, and is probably more secure?
The thief may get frustrated at not being able to get into it and so take the nearest alternative. 

[Syncop8r]

I do this too, or park further away than most people. I have to legs and have no problem using them

I don't understand why people drive around and around carparks to try to find the closest park when they could have parked further away and walked there already.