Can We All Just Get Along?

Q: Perhaps the next question should be "Can we ALL get along?"Regards,Snarky 80A: Dear "Accident"In this wonderful time of year, the Holiday cheer, the message of Christmas and the desire to be warm to each other despite the chill outside, fills our hearts with depression. We want to share our love for one another, come together and be a little kinder....

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iTunes, uTunes We All Tunes for iPods

Q: Dear 100HRBHow does one get their own podcast on iTunes?Sincerely,Pod DwellerA: Dear Media Prima Donna:Wait, your asking questions now? Well as the 1/2 of 100 HRB has already made clear readers (and contributors) should, "answer their own D$#@ quesiton(s)". But this 1/2 (who happens to be pulling the load) is far kinder, gentler, more handsome and...

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The Dark Side: Matters of Darkest Dark

Q: What does Dark Matter look like?Brown DwarfA: Dear MACHO:Well, I am not a scientist. The closest I come is a social scientist and even then...a poor one. To that end...the 100HB's colleagues were supposed to answer this insidious question.Your question is only the surface of deeper questions, such as, “What is Dark Matter?”, "How does one find it?",...

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Let's Scream All Together!

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board,What is the most popular ice cream in the United States?Brain & FreezeA: Dear Cookies N Creme,As my grandfather says. "They should make a statue to the man who invented ice cream. Think about how much happiness he has brought to the world." Ah, yes. But what flavor should it be?There are sooo many flavors out there. It is...

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Licking the Salt Stone

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board, Why does watermelon taste sweeter when you put salt on it?Georgia InquisitiveA: Dear Peachy Keen on an Answer,People do a lot of things with their watermelon. Some better than others. They eat it. Pickle the rinds. Cut into wedges, squares, balls and strips. Juice it. Salt it. Some even (so we've heard) drill a hole in it and...

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Don't Be Such a QWERTY!

Q: Dear 100HRB,Is it true that you can mathematically type faster and more acurate using the Dvorak key configuration on the keyboard?Sincerely,Christopher SholesA: Dear Stuck in the QWERTY:Your typical computer these days comes with a keyboard with a preconfigured key settings with the exception of a few keys that have been added for modern day use....

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Would You Like Fries with That?

Q: Dear 100HRB:For being America's fast food restaurant...why doesn't McDonald's sell hot dogs?Yours Truly,FrankfurterA: Dear Insoluble Inquirer:In order to get your answer the 100HRB contacted McDonald's Corporation Customer Service located in Peoria, IL. Not too far from the corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL.McD: I’ve got an answer for that…...

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Come On Do the Locomotion with Me!

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board:Why can't particular bugs go backwards?Pain in the ThoraxA: Dear Phylum Arthropoda:Terrestrial locomotion has come a long way...at least for most of us. Humans and many other animals can readily walk forward or backward. In insects, the nervous system changes the effects of sense organs that signal forces on a leg when the direction...

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You Can Say That Again...You Can Say That Again

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board:Why do "identical" twins have different finger prints?- Not so identical are they?Irish TwinA: Dear Celtic Brother,Having an identical twin certainly does have its benefits: a free friend, an automatic transplant organ source, and a diabolical crime partner. Imagine you rob a bank, or knock-off somebody, and can blame it on your...

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Dirty Power Done Cheep

Q: Dear 100hrbWhy and how is European electricy different than US?Regards,Frazzled ExpatriotA: Dear Electric Slide Fanatic:So you’re in Europe stuck on the highway to hell with no outlet to charge your iPod? Maybe Angus or Malcolm Young can help you out. Their “High Voltage” music can spark the energy into anyone, including that maniac Bon Scott. And...

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You've Got Mail...Again

Q: Dear e-Filer of Knowledge,From old people jokes to pictures of Obama not pledging allegiance to the flag...where do forward e-mails originate from? Who sits down and decides, "I'm going to create this e-mail that will be forwarded across the world"? From,Over-stuffed inboxA: Dear overwhelmed, oversold, overpitched and overemailed patron of the...

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Yes...We Have No Bananas

Q: Dear 100hrbYou've shown time and time again that you truly know all the answers. so i will turn to you for another solution... where do seeds from lettuce, radishes, and carrots come from? Regards,a green thumb...A: Dear Vermilion Opposable Digit,Ah, we at the 100 Hour Board love when our readers begin thinking more about their food (we also love...

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But Officer...

Q: Dear 100 HRB,All right, time to put you back to work hrb... when does an enforced speed limit go into effect, at the sign itself, or when you lay eyes on it?Pat A: Dear Speedy,A local, municipal police officer pulls over a young businessman driving a new, shiny BMW. Behind mirrored shades, he approaches the window of the car. "Son, I've been waiting...

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Your Turn with "E" - UPDATED!

Things have been quiet at the 100 Hour Board. I suppose all of our fans must be moving or doing yardwork. So in light of this downturn in activity the 100 Hour Board offers you two puzzles, both headlining the letter "E". Please comment with your answers. What starts with E, ends with E, usually contains only one letter, and is not E?Yep - Nikki you...

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Though Mountains Divide...

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board:How many times does "Its a Small World" play during one time on the ride in WDW??Animatronic Anonymous (AA)A: Dear Global Animatron,At the 1964 New York World's Fair, Disney released his "Children of the World" pavilion ride in an effort to promote global unity and peace. After the fair the ride became "It's A Small World" due...

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Juice is Worth the Squeeze

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board,I love orange juice. But I hate bad orange juice, you know, bitter or off-tasting. Given the many seasons, the different oranges, weather, etc that when you open any Tropicana Orange Juice bottle they all taste the same? Magic?OJA: Dear Mr. Simpson?Orange juice is a real delight, especially that fine product "bottled" by Tropicana....

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Posting Anon

Q: Dear 100HB,Why do we call an unidentified dead guy "John Doe" (or of course there's Jane Doe). I assume John/Jane are just common names, but where on earth did the "Doe" part come from???Regards,CSI FanA: Dear CSI Connoisseur,If I were your husband I would begin to worry about being a CSI fan. Especially if you're taking notes while watching. I...

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Musical Logos

Dear 100 Hour Board:Q: How does the NCAA deal with changing the logos on the basketball floors for various games?A: Dear Ms. Double-Dribble:In this world of brand management and recognition it is essential that the drunk masses of March Madness fans from across the nation recognize the team they have shown up to cheer. Or at least the game. Luckily...

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