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Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. Albert Einstein	added by Swastik Chakraborty 9 years ago
It is quoted that someone once baked 'four and twenty blackbirds in a single pie': Was the number of blackbirds determined by game-management officials, or simply a paucity in the hunter's bag? F.M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Has any historian sought to question why the wagonmaster of America's westward-bound pioneers 'circled' the wagons instead of 'squaring' or 'triangulating' them for a better defense strategy in fighting-off Indian raids on the plains: Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Famous shipbuilders such as Donald Mackay referred to a certain part of his ships as having a 'forepeak'. Has anyone discovered any of his contemporaries as seeking to exceed his prowess by incorporating five, six or more 'peaks' in their ship design? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Shipbuilders in their time period referred to certain parts of a ship as the 'forepeak'. Were there any viable restrictions which prevented a sailing vessel from possessing more than 'fore'; mayhaps five or ten of such peaks? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Some statesmen have been tagged as having great 'foresight' in their deliberations and activities. Are there any historical records of outstanding statesmen as possessing 'sight' in the ninth, tenth or double digit degree in their particular category of achievement? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Photographers often speak of subjects in the 'foreground' of a landscape scene. Has any famous photographer ever dared to venture to refer to a five, six or more 'grounds' in one of their developments? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Did the famous shipbuilder, Donald Mackay specify as 'right' or'left' when describing the 'yardarms' on the masts of his globe-girdling China Clipper sailing ships? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Hans Fabermann insisted that 'mining', his only business, was not to be misinterpreted as being a cranial enterprize: Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Zygmunt Zikorra was quoted as inquiring; "What containers are utilized in 'carrying coal to Newcastle'? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Hayward Christian Beach was heard to inquire; "How many knuckles appear on a 'knucklehead'? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Rudy Vallee, conductor of the Connecticut Yankees dance orchestra if the 1930's was heart to sing; "My Time is Your Time Francis Faber	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Should a fence 'post a note' or 'hang a sign' to warn possible trespassers? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Would the title 'A Play on Words' be an appropriate title for a stage production known as; A Day With Merrimam Webster? Francis M. Faber Jr	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Has the alarming rate of inflation caused the Navy to consider ballooning the rating known as 'Quartermaster'? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
How many individuals comprise a typical flagstaff? Francis M Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Is your favorite news anchorman secured to any solid stancion on the Television Venue? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Zygmunt Zikorra inquired; Have modern-day geologists been able to determine whether myriad 'baldface' and 'baldhead' mountains were ever hirsute? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Hayward Beach asserted that Alexander the Great designed and named an instrument to preen the fur and whiskers of his 'camp-felines', the 'catacomb': Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Approximately how many 'inkspots' can a police blotter soak-up before it is retired or replaced? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
What are the guidelines for choosing the size and strength of the chain links utilized to retain 'keystones'? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Do 'keystones' have a 'Master'? Francis M. Faber Jr	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Does there exist a clinic where a watchface can be taken for a 'lift'? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago
Does a 'beefsteak' derive it's terminology name from the habit of complaining too often? Francis M. Faber Jr.	added by WerterBuch 9 years ago

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