Heymatt: I can't help noticing, as I sit here in my cubicle, endlessly shuffling papers and marking up documents with my yellow, pink, and blue highlighters, that the new marks are much brighter than the …
August 24, 2000
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Is there really a governing body in charge of highlighter safety?
What would you see if you were inside a giant mirrored sphere?
Mattster: What would you see if you were inside a giant mirrored sphere? -- Dizzy, the net It depends on where you're standing, but if your eyes are dead center in the sphere, you'd see …
August 24, 2000
In hotels and motels, why isn't the bottom sheet tucked in?
Matt: In hotels and motels, why does the bottom sheet only extend to the end of the mattress? It isn't tucked in, and when you are tall and/or a restless sleeper, the bottom sheet gets …
August 17, 2000
Are any of the rumors concerning British Prince Harry true?
Lord Matt of Knowledge: There are ongoing rumors suggesting that [British] Prince Harry has issues. Or, more precisely, he isn't Charles's issue. Does anyone concerned with the succession to the throne see anything in these …
August 17, 2000
What's the real deal with divining rods?
Dear Matt: What's the real deal with divining rods? I've used a couple of wire coat hangers and straightened them out thus [clever illustration included], and I have found water pipes. But I'm puzzled as …
August 3, 2000
How do you get permission from Caltrans to put up memorial markers between the 163 and 52 overpass?
Hey, Matt: I commute to work by bike down Kearny Villa Road, and between the 163 overpass and the 52 overpass are two markers, one on each side of the road. The west side marker …
August 3, 2000
Can you please answer this puzzle for me?
Mr. Alice: This puzzle has been driving me crazy. So there are three guys in a hotel and they order a pizza. It costs $30. Each guy chips in $10. But when the pizza delivery …
August 3, 2000
Why are prime-time network TV shows shown at different times, depending on the time zone?
Hey, Matt: Why are prime-time network TV shows shown at one time in the Eastern and Pacific time zones and another time in the Central and Mountain time zones? -- Phil Collins, Oceanside Heymatt: Why …
July 27, 2000
Is it legal for people to leave paper advertisements at your house when ever they feel like it?
Matthew: What's the scoop on the stuff that pitches up on my doorstep while I'm away from home? Flyers inviting me to try bottled water free for 30 days or take advantage of two-fer-one pizza …
July 13, 2000
Can a person still get dandruff if they shave their head?
Hey, Matt: If a person shaves their head, can they still get dandruff? -- Slap-head, UTC Technically, yes. That's using the broadest definition of "dandruff," of course -- flakes of dead skin breaking free of …
July 13, 2000
How does the money from CRV move through the system?
Dear Matt: I have no problem with the CRV we Californians pay for beverage containers as it is really nothing more than a deposit for our glass, cans, and plastic containers. My grocery clerk collects …
July 13, 2000