Category Archives: Thoughts

What shape is the sky? The sky does not have a specific shape. It is the expanse of space that appears above the Earth’s surface. The appearance of the sky can change depending on various factors, including the time of day, weather conditions, and geographic location. During the day, the sky often appears to beContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Sky shape”

Why do you get on a bus and a train but get into a car? The use of “get on” or “get into” when referring to different modes of transportation is primarily a matter of convention, and it is influenced by the nature of the transportation and how people typically interact with it. Here’s whyContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Travel and Transport”

Why are elderly people often called “old people” but children are never called “new people”? The terminology used for different age groups can be influenced by historical and cultural factors, as well as societal perceptions and norms. There are a few reasons why elderly people are often referred to as “old people,” while children areContinue reading “Thought of the Day: New People”

What happened to old Zealand? Old Zealand, also spelled as “Zealand” or “Sealand,” was a historic region in the Netherlands. It is not commonly referred to today because it was largely submerged due to a series of floods and land reclamation projects over the centuries. The region of Zealand, or Zeeland in Dutch, was originallyContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Old Zealand”

If you pamper a cow, do you get spoiled milk? No, pampering a cow does not lead to spoiled milk. The quality of milk produced by a cow depends on various factors, including its diet, health, and the conditions in which it is kept. Pampering a cow, which might involve providing it with proper nutrition,Continue reading “Thought of the Day: Pampered Cows”

Why is is said that an alarm clock is going off when it is really coming on? The expression “an alarm clock is going off” is a linguistic quirk in the English language that can be traced back to historical usage. In this context, “going off” means that the alarm is activating or starting toContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Alarm Clocks”

Why is the show called “Unsolved Mysteries”? If they were solved, they wouldn’t be mysteries. The name “Unsolved Mysteries” for the TV show is somewhat paradoxical, but it was chosen to reflect the nature of the content it presents. The show primarily focuses on real-life cases, often involving mysterious disappearances, unsolved crimes, paranormal phenomena, andContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Unsolved Mysteries”

How can you tell when it’s time to tune your bagpipes? Tuning bagpipes, like tuning any musical instrument, is an important part of maintaining their sound quality. Bagpipes consist of several components, including the chanter (melody pipe), drones (usually three), and the bag itself. Here are some tips on how to tell when it’s timeContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Bagpipes”

Do Fish get thirsty? Fish do not get thirsty in the same way humans or other land-dwelling animals do. Thirst is a sensation primarily related to the need for terrestrial animals to replenish water lost through various bodily functions such as respiration, perspiration, and urination. Fish, on the other hand, live in water environments whereContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Fish”

There are sidewalks in the movie cars but everyone is a car. The movie Cars, created by Pixar Animation Studios, presents a fictional world where vehicles have anthropomorphic qualities and exist in a society similar to that of humans. In this imaginative world, the presence of sidewalks can be seen as a way to createContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Cars”