Things I don't understand

Actually, there isn't enough time left until the Sun burns itself out and leaves us here sitting in the dark for me to list ALL the things I don't understand, so I've chosen three for your consideration:


Why do New Englanders have trouble with the letter "R"?  They put it places it shouldn't be, and then sometimes leave it out where it belongs.  For example, if New Englanders want to visit our nation's capital, they travel to Warshington.  There's no r in Washington.  And back in '62, JFK blockaded Cubr.  No r in Cuba, either.  But then they pronounce "car" as "kaa", and "yard" as "yaad".  Why is that?


Vests.  I don't understand them.  Did somebody long ago actually think, "Ya know, my torso is freezing, but my arms are toasty warm.  I think I'll invent a puffy goose down coat that will cover ONLY my torso, but leave my arms uncovered."  Really?  Maybe it's just me, but when I'm cold, I'm cold all over at the same time.  It's not like my belly is in the Yukon and my arms are in Cubr....er....Cuba.


And finally, why do Indian people (at least those living in America) wear sandals in the winter?  Yesterday morning it was in the 30's and I saw an Indian gentleman all bundled up with a coat and hat, long pants, and sandals.  I can understand wearing sandals in India in the winter as it usually stays pretty warm there year round (I think), but we have seasons in America.  His body from the ankles up was cold, but his feet were hot?  Could it be that an Indian guy invented the vest mentioned above?  He had a cold torso and legs, but warm arms and feet?  *strange dude*


I'll share plenty more things I don't understand later.  Until then, have a great weekend everyone.  ;)


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