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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Board Question

Q:How do you ask a question on your 100 board?Flying CumulusA: Dear Airborne NimbusYou just did. Look forward to more....

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Count It Yourself!

Q: 100hrbHow many times do you say good question(?) to a good question?The PatronizerA: Dear 'Patron' of the Board,2%But if you count that one of these was actually "excellent question" it is only 1%.But even if the Board does say 'good question' it may actually be just a lie and we look to make you feel better....

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Greening the Diamond

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board How do major league grounds crews get the grass looking so green on opening day before the normal blossoms of spring ~ thank you george toma.PatA: Dear Baseball Aficionado,Care and love. It is possible. Although I assume you are asking about colder weather parks and not just Turner Field or Tropicana Field. (Although Tropicana...

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Science Attack

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board:(Continued from before)3. Please explain in simple ways (so that we who are oh so stupid) why gravity is so weak and the 6 dimension.4. Why are scientific books written in a demeaning and authoritative voice? They are really condescending as though they know all when in fact you get reading the book and there are so many questions unanswered. Do scientists think that if they right with absolute authority then they won't have to defend their theories?Your BroA: Dear Bro,Way...

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Holy Questions Batman

Q: 100 Hour Board,Couple of questions:1. Since when did Lief turn into a bearded Vin Diesel- even with a Triple X Shield?2. Since we're on history- please explain how the Phoenician's were able to live in such peace considering the Romans, King David, Alexander the Great, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites,Nebuchadnezzar etc. were surrounding them?2b....

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I Totally Paused...

Q: Dear 100 Hour Board,You can be overwhelmed and underwhelmed, but can you ever just be..whelmed?Help.(6400)^1/2A: Dear 5x2x2x2x2,Yes. You can. Although not so much these days. But I'm glad you are cultured and stay up on Alicia Silverstone dialogue. So witty.According to my research:Overwhelmed: \ˌō-vər-ˈhwelm, -ˈwelm\Function: transitive verbEtymology:...

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