The Mysteries of Life

The Music of the Spheres 9 Replies

Earth gives off a relentless hum of countless notes completely imperceptible to the human ear, like a giant, exceptionally quiet symphony, but the origin of this sound remains a mystery. Now unexp...

Started by Marti. Last reply by Marilyn Miller Nov. 17, 2008.

What do you think YOU are supposed to do here on earth..? 3 Replies

ok....lets have fun with this mystery... Besides brushing your teeth , taking daily showers and the regular maintenance of chores and relationships,... What are you doing here on earth.? .What do...

Started by Tim555. Last reply by Marilyn Miller Oct. 10, 2008.

New Cooking Utensil 4 Replies

Ever wonder why people continually using cell phones seem like they're spaced out?

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Tim555 Jun. 9, 2008.

Public Toilet 5 Replies

This is a photo of a public toilet in Houston Now that you've seen the outside view, take a look at the inside view... It's made entirely of one-way glass! No one can see you from the outside...

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Tim555 May. 26, 2008.

Why not Swan? 11 Replies

So I've heard of eating ducks, geese, pheasant..most every kind of fowl. But I've never heard of eating swan, or have ever seen a recepe for one. Why not?

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Ron Kruger May. 25, 2008.

There's a fine line between participation and mockery. 4 Replies

There's a fine line between participation and mockery. -- Scott Adams Ever feel like this?

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Kunzang May. 11, 2008.

The Difference Between Beauty and Charm 8 Replies

There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me. Which is better?

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Tim555 May. 9, 2008.

Conclusions 5 Replies

"A conclusion is simply the place where someone got tired of thinking." - Arthur Block I've seen this quote a number of times. I understand this guy is an author, but I've never heard of him (and ...

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Tim555 May. 8, 2008.

Achieving Immortality 15 Replies

If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by a spectacular error. -- John Kenneth Galbraith I think the emphasis is a bit wrong here. I think immortality can only come from spetacular e...

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Tim555 Apr. 27, 2008.

Ignorance is the mother of devotion. 10 Replies

"Ignorance is the mother of devotion." Robert Burton True or false? What are you devoted to?

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Garooch Apr. 26, 2008.

Guys and Motorcycles 7 Replies

What is it about guys and motorcycles? The speed? The mucking around in the engine? The uselessness of it all? Come on, guys, help me out here. If this isn't a mystery of life, I don't know what is!

Started by Marti. Last reply by Marti Apr. 17, 2008.

Life Before Death 21 Replies

Is there such a thing as life before death? Do you know anyone who has one? Are we all zombies?

Started by Marti. Last reply by LIGuy Apr. 16, 2008.

Scary Facts to Ponder 2 Replies

Mice are more closely related to us than cats. Sea urchins are more closely related to us than insects. Mushrooms are more closely related to us than they are to plants. I had a cousin that I alwa...

Started by Marti. Last reply by Tim555 Apr. 15, 2008.

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. 65 Replies

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. -- Oscar Wilde What do you yield to?

Started by Garooch. Last reply by Tim555 Apr. 14, 2008.

Clearity.. 14 Replies

Ever notice as ya get older.. you..start finally start "to see"and understand things clearer .. the problem is .. just when you do ... ...you start forgetting things ...and your vision gets worse...

Tagged: understand, see, to

Started by Tim555. Last reply by Marti Apr. 13, 2008.

Jelly Side Down 20 Replies

Why is it a buttered or buttered and jellied slice of bread always falls so the goop hits the floor? Well, I know the correct question should be why am I so clumsy, but that is for another post. B...

Started by Marti. Last reply by Ron Kruger Apr. 13, 2008.

The Right Wrong 12 Replies

We're all seeking that special person who is right for us. But if you've been through enough relationships, you begin to suspect there's no right person, just different flavors of wrong. Why is th...

Started by Marti. Last reply by Marti Apr. 13, 2008.

Neckties 17 Replies

"If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a little noose around your neck?" — Linda Ellerbee Do you guys wear ties? Did you e...

Started by Marti. Last reply by Marti Apr. 11, 2008.

Escaped Lunatic 11 Replies

"Our ego/mind is the escaped lunatic that threatens us every moment." --- Swami Nirmalananda Giri And here I thought it was only the escaped lunatics from the local asylum.

Started by Marti. Last reply by LIGuy Apr. 11, 2008.

West Point Bridge Design 28 Replies

Hey, Found a nifty free software package from West Point (Military Academy). From what I have seen on this site (Mysteries...) I think most of you will find it a neat challenge. I would like to use...

Tagged: mathematics, cool, engineering, collapses

Started by Doug. Last reply by Doug Apr. 9, 2008.