From the monthly archives: December 2009
How big is the average nose? Please address each dimension. [3570B]
Da Vinci believed that the nose from bridge to tip is the length of the index finger from the knuckle to the tip; the width of the base of the nose is equal to the width of the eye. While people are generally getting [...]
How come popular culture (especially, but not only “political”) stuff gives this sense that any minute now, the world will be either fixed or destroyed? Elect whoever and the world will end – or be saved. Watch the liberal or conservative “show” and contribute to the imminent…what? All these things make you think the world [...]
Dear Answer Person,
Some of my classes at Duke were bad, and some were good. Some were good, but I wasn’t in any condition to appreciate them or learn from them. I assume that many people could say this about their college experience.
My question is: why does it seem now like a few key [...]
Magic carpet rides in Perkins Library
By Library Answer Person On December 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Duke Libraries, Lobby Book, Technology
Why is the elevator for the Polisci department so sketchy? [3589B]
[written in other hand: It's actually a TARDIS.]
Sometimes it feels like a TARDIS (Doctor Who’s Time Machine, for all you non-nerds), Secret Scribbler. It’s taken me on all sorts of crazy rides when I’ve only pushed 2. Fortunately, when the original portion of [...]
Why must the comfy chairs all be taken? [3588C]
[written in answer space: Because you need to get a job.]
Real original non sequitur, Secret Scribbler.
The comfy chairs aren’t all taken now. In fact, there a lots of them available. But I guess it’s winter break.
Will you go to semi with me?
By Library Answer Person On December 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Duke, Entertainment, Lobby Book, Relationships
Who are you? Will you go to semi with me? [drawings of hearts] — The Question Person [3587B]
I’m a balloon filled with nitrous oxide and am flattered by your invitation. I’m afraid, though, that my significant other wouldn’t understand your platonic intentions.
Why don't people hold doors?
By Library Answer Person On December 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Culture, Life\'s mysteries, Lobby Book
Why don’t people hold doors? [3569B]
[written in answer space: I do]
I do, too, Secret Scribbler. But I’m afraid we’re the only two who do. The short answer is self-absorption.
Why is there bacon in the soap? [3591A]
I don’t know. Ask Zimbody else.
Who lives in the “private house” by the Nasher? [3589A]
[written in answer space: The Hitcher (see "Mighty Boosh")]
Not even close, Secret Scribbler. I realize we live in a society where nearly everyone wants to know everything about everyone else (for instance, Tiger and the Transgressionettes), but I’m not one of those people. I [...]
What is your name? What is your quest? What is your favorite color? [3588A]
I am Hypotenuse (like Bono and Cher, I have just one name), a funambulist destined to walk above the gap between accuracy and silliness. I’m drawn to certain shades of green.
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