The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 A thread for those random questions that pop into your head about the most random of topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 Why do lifts have mirrors in them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 28 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Why do lifts have mirrors in them? In the early days, it may have been a distraction from the fear of being winched great heights in a box. It also makes the lift feel bigger and less claustrophobic. Plus it is usually the last chance to make sure you're looking all spiffy before meeting people. 2 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Why is there only one monopolies commission? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 why have i never seen a turkeys egg? did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 (edited) 5 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: why have i never seen a turkeys egg? They can be had, if you go looking: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/clarence-court-seasonal-turkey-eggs/612895-130828-130829 I've never seen them on sale in a shop, though. Edited October 24 by Futtocks "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Why do airline pilots wear seatbelts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnoco Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 34 minutes ago, DavidM said: Why do airline pilots wear seatbelts Because they aren’t daft, they’ve no idea if it will crash either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 1 hour ago, DavidM said: Why do airline pilots wear seatbelts Thats a similar thought to why do passengers get given life jackets on planes? If a plane is plummeting towards the ground chances are a life jacket isn't gonna save you. If I remember rightly on an episode of QI they said that a life jacket has never actually ever been proven to have saved a life in a plane crash. I think they just keep them to make nervous flyers a bit happier more than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 25 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Thats a similar thought to why do passengers get given life jackets on planes? If a plane is plummeting towards the ground chances are a life jacket isn't gonna save you. If I remember rightly on an episode of QI they said that a life jacket has never actually ever been proven to have saved a life in a plane crash. I think they just keep them to make nervous flyers a bit happier more than anything. Do planes really need life vests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 2 hours ago, DavidM said: Why do airline pilots wear seatbelts If the aeroplane hits turbulence, it prevents the pilot from tw&77ing their head on the ceiling 2 1 Wibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Why do folks go onto facebook and ask if anyone knows a local plumber? 1 Wibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 If you were to sit in a bath of baked beans for charity, how much would you need to raise before you break even? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Every time I fly I remember the words of John Glenn. " As I looked around my spaceship I realised that every piece part of the craft was there because it was the cheapest option." Having worked for over 30 years at Rolls Royce on aircraft engines I know that to be true. 1 Ron Banks Bears and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaBull Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 16 minutes ago, Bearman said: Every time I fly I remember the words of John Glenn. " As I looked around my spaceship I realised that every piece part of the craft was there because it was the cheapest option." Having worked for over 30 years at Rolls Royce on aircraft engines I know that to be true. Nearly 20 years on landing gear and can confirm same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 14 minutes ago, Bearman said: Every time I fly I remember the words of John Glenn. " As I looked around my spaceship I realised that every piece part of the craft was there because it was the cheapest option." Having worked for over 30 years at Rolls Royce on aircraft engines I know that to be true. Rolls Royce provided the AVRO Shackletons with their Griffon engines. Shackletons were described as 10,000 loose rivets flying in close formation. 2 Wibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnoco Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 9 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Thats a similar thought to why do passengers get given life jackets on planes? If a plane is plummeting towards the ground chances are a life jacket isn't gonna save you. If I remember rightly on an episode of QI they said that a life jacket has never actually ever been proven to have saved a life in a plane crash. I think they just keep them to make nervous flyers a bit happier more than anything. A bit like the 'don't have nightmares' tagline that they used to say on crime watch. They dropped it and people campaigned for them to bring it back, which they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnoco Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 8 hours ago, voteronniegibbs said: Why do folks go onto facebook and ask if anyone knows a local plumber? I know, it's annoying. Especially when I am looking for a sparky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 11 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: why have i never seen a turkeys egg? I saw heaps of them when I had turkeys.Maybe there's a clue in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 11 hours ago, DavidM said: Why do airline pilots wear seatbelts In case they have to brake suddenly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 57 minutes ago, Farmduck said: In case they have to brake suddenly. Yeh , be an old bloke in a cap dawdling along in the plane infront Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 12 hours ago, Northern Eel said: If you were to sit in a bath of baked beans for charity, how much would you need to raise before you break even? or break wind? 1 Four legs good - two legs bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 (edited) Why dio people complain about caravans causing traffic jams when there is always a clear road in front of me when I'm towing? Edited October 25 by JohnM 1 Four legs good - two legs bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Why do people ask, are you going anywhere nice on your holidays? Or alternatively how many people have been faeces swimming in the Ganges? Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Don't need to go to the Ganges for that now, think how much money that will save you. Another Brexit Bonus! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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