Shocking facts?! Thumbs up for everyone who put an answer!?!
Question: Shocking facts!?! Thumbs up for everyone who put an answer!!?
I am really rather bored, I love learning new things everyday & unfortunatly I was ill today & off high school so i didn't learn anything so if any of you guys have some AMAZING facts then I wanna hear them or anything else like funny stuff or things like longest nails in thw world etc!.
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Answers:
ok these aren't exactly 'educational' but they're interesting lol
1!. The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone!.
2!. Coca-Cola was originally green!.
3!. Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury!.
4!. Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better!.
5!. The state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
6!. The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this!.!.)
7!. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
8!. The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
9!. The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000 (wonder if this one is still true)
10!. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair!.
11!. The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910!.
12!. The youngest pope was 11 years old!.
13!. The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer!.
14!. Those San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments!.
15!. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
16!. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
17!. If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle!. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle!. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes!.
18!. Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson!. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later!.
20!. "I am!." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language!.
21!. Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that make them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt!.
22!. Until the St!. Louis Rams, no NFL team which plays its home games in a domed stadium has ever won a Super bowl!.
23!. The only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League all-stars Game!.
Q!. What occurs more often in December than any other month!?
A!. Conception!.
Q!. What separates "60 Minutes," on CBS from every other TV show!?
A!. No theme song
Q!. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what!?
A!. Their birthplace!.
Q!. Most boat owners name their boats!. What is the most popular boat name requested!?
A!. Obsession
Q!. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"!?
A!. One thousand
Q!. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common!?
A!. All invented by women!.
Q!. What is the only food that doesn't spoil!?
A!. Honey
Q!. There are more collect calls on this day than any other day of the year!?
A!. Father's Day
Q!. What trivia fact about Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny) is the most ironic!?
A!. He is allergic to carrots
i'm sick and stuck at home away from school too!. get well soon!
: )
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1!. The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone!.
2!. Coca-Cola was originally green!.
3!. Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury!.
4!. Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better!.
5!. The state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
6!. The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this!.!.)
7!. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
8!. The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
9!. The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000 (wonder if this one is still true)
10!. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair!.
11!. The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910!.
12!. The youngest pope was 11 years old!.
13!. The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer!.
14!. Those San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments!.
15!. Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
16!. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
17!. If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle!. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle!. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes!.
18!. Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson!. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later!.
20!. "I am!." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language!.
21!. Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that make them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt!.
22!. Until the St!. Louis Rams, no NFL team which plays its home games in a domed stadium has ever won a Super bowl!.
23!. The only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League all-stars Game!.
Q!. What occurs more often in December than any other month!?
A!. Conception!.
Q!. What separates "60 Minutes," on CBS from every other TV show!?
A!. No theme song
Q!. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what!?
A!. Their birthplace!.
Q!. Most boat owners name their boats!. What is the most popular boat name requested!?
A!. Obsession
Q!. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"!?
A!. One thousand
Q!. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common!?
A!. All invented by women!.
Q!. What is the only food that doesn't spoil!?
A!. Honey
Q!. There are more collect calls on this day than any other day of the year!?
A!. Father's Day
Q!. What trivia fact about Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny) is the most ironic!?
A!. He is allergic to carrots
i'm sick and stuck at home away from school too!. get well soon!
: )
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There are 1!.6 million inventions under active patent in the United States!.
Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots!.
In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak!.
The tentacles of the giant Arctic jellyfish can reach 120 feet (36!.6 meters) in length!.
An ostrich's eye is bigger that it's brain!.
The average person falls asleep in seven minutes!.
Sneeze travels out of your mouth at over 100 miles (161 km) an hour!.
The most dangerous animal in the world is the common housefly!. Because of their habits of visiting animal waste, they transmit more diseases than any other animal!. Www@Enter-QA@Com
Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots!.
In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak!.
The tentacles of the giant Arctic jellyfish can reach 120 feet (36!.6 meters) in length!.
An ostrich's eye is bigger that it's brain!.
The average person falls asleep in seven minutes!.
Sneeze travels out of your mouth at over 100 miles (161 km) an hour!.
The most dangerous animal in the world is the common housefly!. Because of their habits of visiting animal waste, they transmit more diseases than any other animal!. Www@Enter-QA@Com
In this trick the spectator picks a card from deck and magician finds it!. Magician then lays out four cards which are different from the one the spectator picked!.
Finally, magician causes selected card to reappear!.
Instructions-
Finding the card: tell spectator to pick a card and put it back on top of deck!.
Then take deck and put it behind your back!. Turn top card over!.
Bring deck out and show the bottom card to spectator; ask if it's the same suit as their chosen card
(ask any question!.!.!. it's just a decoy!.)
Since the card chosen by the spectator is facing you, you now can glance at it and memorize it!.
Disappearing card: don't reveal the spectator's chosen card yet!. Turn your whole body so the spectator can't see what you're doing and take the chosen card from the deck and place it at either the 2nd, 4th, 6th, or 8th position from the bottom of the deck!. (Let's say the 2nd!.)
Turn around again and show the bottom card (which is not spectator's card,) and ask if that's their card!. They'll say no!. Take that card and place it on top Take their chosen card (which is the 2nd card,) and put it on the table!.
Do this until you have 3 more cards laying on the table!.
Spectator will think their card is not on the table!.
After a big build-up, reveal that the spectator's card is now among those on the table!.
They will be surprised!
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Finally, magician causes selected card to reappear!.
Instructions-
Finding the card: tell spectator to pick a card and put it back on top of deck!.
Then take deck and put it behind your back!. Turn top card over!.
Bring deck out and show the bottom card to spectator; ask if it's the same suit as their chosen card
(ask any question!.!.!. it's just a decoy!.)
Since the card chosen by the spectator is facing you, you now can glance at it and memorize it!.
Disappearing card: don't reveal the spectator's chosen card yet!. Turn your whole body so the spectator can't see what you're doing and take the chosen card from the deck and place it at either the 2nd, 4th, 6th, or 8th position from the bottom of the deck!. (Let's say the 2nd!.)
Turn around again and show the bottom card (which is not spectator's card,) and ask if that's their card!. They'll say no!. Take that card and place it on top Take their chosen card (which is the 2nd card,) and put it on the table!.
Do this until you have 3 more cards laying on the table!.
Spectator will think their card is not on the table!.
After a big build-up, reveal that the spectator's card is now among those on the table!.
They will be surprised!
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the youngest mother ever, was 5 years old
a 13-year-old boy in India produced winged beetles in his urine after hatching the eggs in his body
september 20th is "love your teeth day" in china
In India, a 9-year-old girl was "married" to a stray dog, which tribal custom requires in order to protect a child whose first tooth appears on the upper gum!.
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a 13-year-old boy in India produced winged beetles in his urine after hatching the eggs in his body
september 20th is "love your teeth day" in china
In India, a 9-year-old girl was "married" to a stray dog, which tribal custom requires in order to protect a child whose first tooth appears on the upper gum!.
stroking a plant will help it grow healthierWww@Enter-QA@Com
the band acdc is gay!.!.!. no really thats why they chose the name acdc (both ways)Www@Enter-QA@Com
http://www!.strangefacts!.com/facts1!.html
lots of weird ones thereWww@Enter-QA@Com
lots of weird ones thereWww@Enter-QA@Com
Regular Health Mistakes
All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong!. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us!.
Crossing our legs
Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting!? Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this way cuts down circulation to your legs!. If you don"t want varicose veins to mar the beauty of your legs and compromise your health, uncross your legs every time you realise you have one knee on top of the other!. The best way to sit is to simply place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally!. If you feel like changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both legs together to one side!. As an alternative, you could also consider crossing your legs loosely at the ankles!. This is a classically elegant way to sit, and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your legs crossed at your knees!.
Not changing our toothbrush
How often do you change your toothbrush!? Most of us wait until most of the bristles have either fallen off, or are in such bad shape that we"d be embarrassed to pull out our brush in public!. However, since not many of us need to pull out our brush in public, we carry on with our frayed one until we lose it!. Replace your toothbrush often!. Damaged bristles can harm the enamel, and don"t massage your gums well!. If you find brushing your teeth a pain like I do, but know you must do it, you might as well be doing it right!. Imagine going through the annoyance of brushing your teeth twice a day only to find out that you"re damaging your enamel every time you clean your teeth!. also, use a brush with soft bristles unless your dentist has advised otherwise!.
Eating out often
There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause little harm and are better for your heart!. However, no matter how light the oil is, it is never a good idea to eat too much of it!. Avoid fried foods!.Remember that in all probability your favorite Indian food restaurant throws a huge, HUGE chunk of butter in a tiny bowl of dal!. Rita, who worked in the kitchen of a 5 star hotel, was shocked when she saw the cook chop a 500gm butter slab in half, and throw half into a Paneer Makhani dish!. No wonder the customers left licking their fingers!. And no wonder they felt so stuffed and heavy afterwards!. Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you"re getting served light and healthy food!.
Skipping breakfast
Never, ever skip breakfast!. Remember, when you wake up in the morning it"s been around 10-12 hours since your last meal!. Your body needs food now, more than at any other time!. Eat a heavy breakfast!. You will then be busy through the day, and the calories will get expended quickly!. If you are trying to diet, eat a light dinner!. Here are some more common health mistakes we make!. Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a whole lot better!.
High heels
High heels sure look great, but they're murder for your back!. This however doesn't mean you should steer clear of stilettos!. Wear them, but not when you know you will be walking around a lot!. Wear them when going out for lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your car, to the table, and back!. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot!. If you are constantly tempted to wear your heels, take a good look at your flats!. Is there something about them you dislike!? Invest in a new pair of beautiful flats or shoes with a low heel!. Buy something you love, that you will enjoy wearing!. If possible, get a matching bag!. You will then enjoy your flats as much as you do your heels!.
Sleeping on a soft bed
You don't have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make sure you have a firm mattress!. Although a mattress on springs is soft and lovely to sink into, it's bad for your back!. If you already have an old bed with springs, you don't need to invest in a new one - simply get a thick wooden plank put over the springs, and place the mattress on the plank!. Similarly, if your mattress is old and lumpy, throw it out and get a new one!. Your neck and your back will thank you!. The same rule applies to sofas!. If you will be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one!. Sofas you completely sink into are not the best idea!.
Pillows
No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on your neck and resist!. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not too thick!. If your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one!. Get a thin pillow if you sleep on your stomach, and something a little thicker if you sleep on your back, to give your neck adequate support!.
Not exercising
So all of us know we should exercise more, but many of us don't!. This is a health mistake we consciously make! And why is that!? Simply because we refuse to admit the damage we are causing to our bodies by not working out!. A number of people only start working out once they've experienced a warning signal!. Don't wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a lifestyle change!. Make the change now!. You don't need to train for the marathon to be in top shape!. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times a week will make a world of difference to your health!. You could then increase this to forty minutes, four times a week - and you're all set!. If you haven't exercised for a week, you're making a mistake!!!!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong!. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us!.
Crossing our legs
Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting!? Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this way cuts down circulation to your legs!. If you don"t want varicose veins to mar the beauty of your legs and compromise your health, uncross your legs every time you realise you have one knee on top of the other!. The best way to sit is to simply place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally!. If you feel like changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both legs together to one side!. As an alternative, you could also consider crossing your legs loosely at the ankles!. This is a classically elegant way to sit, and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your legs crossed at your knees!.
Not changing our toothbrush
How often do you change your toothbrush!? Most of us wait until most of the bristles have either fallen off, or are in such bad shape that we"d be embarrassed to pull out our brush in public!. However, since not many of us need to pull out our brush in public, we carry on with our frayed one until we lose it!. Replace your toothbrush often!. Damaged bristles can harm the enamel, and don"t massage your gums well!. If you find brushing your teeth a pain like I do, but know you must do it, you might as well be doing it right!. Imagine going through the annoyance of brushing your teeth twice a day only to find out that you"re damaging your enamel every time you clean your teeth!. also, use a brush with soft bristles unless your dentist has advised otherwise!.
Eating out often
There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause little harm and are better for your heart!. However, no matter how light the oil is, it is never a good idea to eat too much of it!. Avoid fried foods!.Remember that in all probability your favorite Indian food restaurant throws a huge, HUGE chunk of butter in a tiny bowl of dal!. Rita, who worked in the kitchen of a 5 star hotel, was shocked when she saw the cook chop a 500gm butter slab in half, and throw half into a Paneer Makhani dish!. No wonder the customers left licking their fingers!. And no wonder they felt so stuffed and heavy afterwards!. Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you"re getting served light and healthy food!.
Skipping breakfast
Never, ever skip breakfast!. Remember, when you wake up in the morning it"s been around 10-12 hours since your last meal!. Your body needs food now, more than at any other time!. Eat a heavy breakfast!. You will then be busy through the day, and the calories will get expended quickly!. If you are trying to diet, eat a light dinner!. Here are some more common health mistakes we make!. Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a whole lot better!.
High heels
High heels sure look great, but they're murder for your back!. This however doesn't mean you should steer clear of stilettos!. Wear them, but not when you know you will be walking around a lot!. Wear them when going out for lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your car, to the table, and back!. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot!. If you are constantly tempted to wear your heels, take a good look at your flats!. Is there something about them you dislike!? Invest in a new pair of beautiful flats or shoes with a low heel!. Buy something you love, that you will enjoy wearing!. If possible, get a matching bag!. You will then enjoy your flats as much as you do your heels!.
Sleeping on a soft bed
You don't have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make sure you have a firm mattress!. Although a mattress on springs is soft and lovely to sink into, it's bad for your back!. If you already have an old bed with springs, you don't need to invest in a new one - simply get a thick wooden plank put over the springs, and place the mattress on the plank!. Similarly, if your mattress is old and lumpy, throw it out and get a new one!. Your neck and your back will thank you!. The same rule applies to sofas!. If you will be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one!. Sofas you completely sink into are not the best idea!.
Pillows
No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on your neck and resist!. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not too thick!. If your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one!. Get a thin pillow if you sleep on your stomach, and something a little thicker if you sleep on your back, to give your neck adequate support!.
Not exercising
So all of us know we should exercise more, but many of us don't!. This is a health mistake we consciously make! And why is that!? Simply because we refuse to admit the damage we are causing to our bodies by not working out!. A number of people only start working out once they've experienced a warning signal!. Don't wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a lifestyle change!. Make the change now!. You don't need to train for the marathon to be in top shape!. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times a week will make a world of difference to your health!. You could then increase this to forty minutes, four times a week - and you're all set!. If you haven't exercised for a week, you're making a mistake!!!!.Www@Enter-QA@Com
ok i dont have any amazing facts sorry
but here r 2 jokes (u sayed something funny)
i no they r long but they r sooo worth it
1
It's wise to remember how easily email -- this wonderful technology -- can be misused, sometimes unintentionally, with serious consequences!.
Consider the case of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida!. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day!. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick email!.
Unfortunately, when typing her address, he missed one letter, and his note was directed instead to an elderly preacher's wife whose husband had passed away only the day before!. When the grieving widow checked her email, she took one look at the monitor, let out a piercing scream, and fell to the floor in a dead faint!.
At the sound, her family rushed into the room and saw this note on the screen:
"Dearest Wife, Just got checked in!. Everything prepared for your arrival tomorrow!. P!.S!. Sure is hot down here!."
2
This is a true story from the Word Perfect Help line which was transcribed from a recording monitoring the customer care department!. Needless to say the help desk employee was fired; however, he/she is currently suing the Word Perfect organization for "Termination without Cause!."
"Ridge Hall computer assistance; may I help you!?"
"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect!."
"What sort of trouble!?"
"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away!."
"Went away!?"
"They disappeared!."
"Hmm!. So what does your screen look like now!?"
"Nothing!."
"Nothing!?"
"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type!."
"Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out!?"
"How do I tell!?"
"Can you see the C: prompt on the screen!?"
"What's a sea-prompt!?"
"Never mind, can you move your cursor around the screen!?"
"There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type!."
"Does your monitor have a power indicator!?"
"What's a monitor!?
"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks
like a TV!. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on!?"
"I don't know!."
"Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it!. Can you see that!?"
"Yes, I think so!."
"Great!. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall!."
"Yes, it is!."
"When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one!?"
"No!."
"Well, there are!. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable!."
"Okay, here it is!."
"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer!."
"I can't reach!."
"Uh huh!. Well, can you see if it is!?"
"No!."
"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over!?"
"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark!."
"Dark!?"
"Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window!."
"Well, turn on the office light then!."
"I can't!."
"No!? Why not!?"
"Because there's a power failure!."
"A power!.!.!. A power failure!? Aha, okay, we've got it licked now!. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in!?"
"Well, yes, I keep them in the closet!."
"Good!. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it!. Then take it back to the store you bought it from!."
"Really!? Is it that bad!?"
"Yes, I'm afraid it is!."
"Well, all right then, I suppose!. What do I tell them!?"
"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer!."Www@Enter-QA@Com
but here r 2 jokes (u sayed something funny)
i no they r long but they r sooo worth it
1
It's wise to remember how easily email -- this wonderful technology -- can be misused, sometimes unintentionally, with serious consequences!.
Consider the case of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida!. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day!. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick email!.
Unfortunately, when typing her address, he missed one letter, and his note was directed instead to an elderly preacher's wife whose husband had passed away only the day before!. When the grieving widow checked her email, she took one look at the monitor, let out a piercing scream, and fell to the floor in a dead faint!.
At the sound, her family rushed into the room and saw this note on the screen:
"Dearest Wife, Just got checked in!. Everything prepared for your arrival tomorrow!. P!.S!. Sure is hot down here!."
2
This is a true story from the Word Perfect Help line which was transcribed from a recording monitoring the customer care department!. Needless to say the help desk employee was fired; however, he/she is currently suing the Word Perfect organization for "Termination without Cause!."
"Ridge Hall computer assistance; may I help you!?"
"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect!."
"What sort of trouble!?"
"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away!."
"Went away!?"
"They disappeared!."
"Hmm!. So what does your screen look like now!?"
"Nothing!."
"Nothing!?"
"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type!."
"Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out!?"
"How do I tell!?"
"Can you see the C: prompt on the screen!?"
"What's a sea-prompt!?"
"Never mind, can you move your cursor around the screen!?"
"There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type!."
"Does your monitor have a power indicator!?"
"What's a monitor!?
"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks
like a TV!. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on!?"
"I don't know!."
"Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it!. Can you see that!?"
"Yes, I think so!."
"Great!. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall!."
"Yes, it is!."
"When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one!?"
"No!."
"Well, there are!. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable!."
"Okay, here it is!."
"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer!."
"I can't reach!."
"Uh huh!. Well, can you see if it is!?"
"No!."
"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over!?"
"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark!."
"Dark!?"
"Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window!."
"Well, turn on the office light then!."
"I can't!."
"No!? Why not!?"
"Because there's a power failure!."
"A power!.!.!. A power failure!? Aha, okay, we've got it licked now!. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in!?"
"Well, yes, I keep them in the closet!."
"Good!. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it!. Then take it back to the store you bought it from!."
"Really!? Is it that bad!?"
"Yes, I'm afraid it is!."
"Well, all right then, I suppose!. What do I tell them!?"
"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer!."Www@Enter-QA@Com