Things I wish I knew

[RED-DOG]

I do have one gripe with Malwarebytes for Android. (Come to think of it, this applies to most apps)

There are no instructions included. You have to work out how to use it by trial and error.

[The Camel]

You get an email from someone, it goes into your inbox

The next day you get another email from exactly the same email address and it goes into your spam folder

Why?

[The Camel]

How does my computer know I am just about to receive a mobile phone call or text message about 3 seconds before my phone does?

[bobAlike]

How does my computer know I am just about to receive a mobile phone call or text message about 3 seconds before my phone does?

I imagine the signal that the call generates hits your pc at the same time as your phone but your phone has to process the signal first and the rings or bleeps. On your pc it's just interference.

[I KNOW IT]

Why do the toilet doors of the new Airbus A380 have ashtrays?

[RED-DOG]

Why do the toilet doors of the new Airbus A380 have ashtrays?

Apparently, even though you're not allowed to smoke, aviation law still requires that they fit an ashtray so that when some idiot breaks the rules and lights up, he won't have to put it out in the waste bin.

[I KNOW IT]

Why do the toilet doors of the new Airbus A380 have ashtrays?

Apparently, even though you're not allowed to smoke, aviation law still requires that they fit an ashtray so that when some idiot breaks the rules and lights up, he won't have to put it out in the waste bin.

Thanks Tom , that makes sense

[kinboshi]

Why do people drive like idiots at the first sign of a little bit of snow on the road? 

[tikay]

Why do people drive like idiots at the first sign of a little bit of snow on the road? 

Only other people. We drive just fine.

[maccol]

Why do people drive like idiots? 

FYP  (other people obv.)

[kinboshi]

Why do people drive like idiots at the first sign of a little bit of snow on the road? 

Only other people. We drive just fine.

I'm talking about people who don't clear the snow from their windows, don't consider other drivers (block exists or corners where they can see people will need to manoeuvre on the slippy road), or drive with their accelerator flat down and wheels spinning merrily in the snow whilst their car goes nowhere.

This morning a van was stuck on a hill, and cars behind him were pulling out to go round him, going on to the other side of the road and therefore holding up traffic coming the other way.  When I stopped to help and give him a push (as did a lorry driver who was coming the other way), I asked him how long he'd been there for. 10 minutes!  No one had offered to help in that time, and instead were merrily causing the road to become congested as they ploughed on their merry way (going nowhere slowly).  He didn't  need a push in the end, as all he needed was a bit of space to roll back down the hill and then choose a clearer route.  It took less than a minute.  Are people really that engrossed in their own little bubble that they can't see what's going on around them?

[bobAlike]

Why do people drive like idiots at the first sign of a little bit of snow on the road? 

Only other people. We drive just fine.

I'm talking about people who don't clear the snow from their windows, don't consider other drivers (block exists or corners where they can see people will need to manoeuvre on the slippy road), or drive with their accelerator flat down and wheels spinning merrily in the snow whilst their car goes nowhere.

This morning a van was stuck on a hill, and cars behind him were pulling out to go round him, going on to the other side of the road and therefore holding up traffic coming the other way.  When I stopped to help and give him a push (as did a lorry driver who was coming the other way), I asked him how long he'd been there for. 10 minutes!  No one had offered to help in that time, and instead were merrily causing the road to become congested as they ploughed on their merry way (going nowhere slowly).  He didn't  need a push in the end, as all he needed was a bit of space to roll back down the hill and then choose a clearer route.  It took less than a minute.  Are people really that engrossed in their own little bubble that they can't see what's going on around them?

This is so true in todays world. Saying that I'm not entirely sure it hasn't always been like this.

[RED-DOG]

I stand at the end of my lane sometimes, and I see people approaching from a distance. They pass, no more than a yard away without ever looking at me at any time.

[GreekStein]

I stand at the end of my lane sometimes, and I see people approaching from a distance. They pass, no more than a yard away without ever looking at me at any time.

Maybe they're scared you'll punch them off their bike?

[RED-DOG]

I stand at the end of my lane sometimes, and I see people approaching from a distance. They pass, no more than a yard away without ever looking at me at any time.

Maybe they're scared you'll punch them off their bike?

Piss of before I deck you.