Why?

[DAISYFARTPANTS]

why on the inside are they called stairs but on the outside they are called steps?

[baser999]

why on the inside are they called stairs but on the outside they are called steps?

Such an in-depth, far-reaching question as this really does deserve a response, so here are my thoughts on this matter for what they're worth;

Steps are generally only a few in number - steps to a front door for example - as compared to stairs which are indoor and tend to be higher ie connecting different floors.

Stairs is an abridged form of staircase (or stairway) and the term 'case' implies an enclosed/encased structure which is the norm with indoors.

Stairs tend to be of a solid structure - having tread, sides and riser - as compared to steps which tend to have just an open tread.

Let the debate begin. . . .

Another thought - Why do we park on a driveway and not drive on a parkway?

Why is there only one monopolies commission.....the list of stupid questions is endless

Bored now

Edited December 14, 2008 by BASER999

[BLUE V LTD]

It's like the question.

If you pull the wings of a fly is it then called a walk...

[20withascooby]

what came first the egg or the chicken

is a glass half full or half empty

[rossyboywrx]

how much wood, would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck would chuck wood?

if a tree falls in a forrest and no one is there to hear it, does it actually make a sound?

Edited December 14, 2008 by Rossyboy wrx

[DAISYFARTPANTS]

Such an in-depth, far-reaching question as this really does deserve a response, so here are my thoughts on this matter for what they're worth;

Steps are generally only a few in number - steps to a front door for example - as compared to stairs which are indoor and tend to be higher ie connecting different floors.

Stairs is an abridged form of staircase (or stairway) and the term 'case' implies an enclosed/encased structure which is the norm with indoors.

Stairs tend to be of a solid structure - having tread, sides and riser - as compared to steps which tend to have just an open tread.

Let the debate begin. . . .

Another thought - Why do we park on a driveway and not drive on a parkway?

Why is there only one monopolies commission.....the list of stupid questions is endless

Bored now

ta!

[PR08RAD]

what came first the egg or the chicken

is a glass half full or half empty

The egg .... dinosuars were hatched from eggs and were about well before chickens, .... I'm soooo clever innit LOL

[PR08RAD]

Oh and my glass is half empty ALWAYS! ... so I will let you go get a round in

[fudge]

WHY... is it that when I phone certain people the first thing they tell me is their phone number ?? .... I know the friggen phone Nr cos I just phoned it !!.

When you open your front door to someone you dont tell them your address?

[Scooby Hoo?]

I had a friend, and when we all went around to his house, to ask if he was coming out to play.

If he was out, his mother would say "no he's not in he's out"

Where else would he be then.

[Scooby Hoo?]

WHY... is it that when I phone certain people the first thing they tell me is their phone number ?? .... I know the friggen phone Nr cos I just phoned it !!.

When you open your front door to someone you dont tell them your address?

Well it's better than getting an India call centre

[yogi-]

PMSL at this thread

SEEK HELP ALL OF YOU

[fudge]

Why did my Mum used to say to me "If you fall out that tree and break your leg,...... don't come running to me" !!

[20withascooby]

The egg .... dinosuars were hatched from eggs and were about well before chickens, .... I'm soooo clever innit LOL

but were did the egg come from??

[col_2]

but were did the egg come from??

the shell...

[granby]

But how long is a piece of string

[fudge]

Anyone into Time Travel ???

If so meet here 7:30 last Tuesday

[DAISYFARTPANTS]

what was gargamels (think thats right) cat called in the smurfs?

[Baz69birds]

But how long is a piece of string

its twice the length from the Middle

i thought you of all people would have known that one!!!!

[Baz69birds]

Why do women rub there eyes in the Morning???

[fudge]

Why is it that full grown men pull that stupid facial expression about twice a year when having a dump ????

or am I the only one ??

[PR08RAD]

but were did the egg come from??

It came from the batty of the dinosaur

[mikkers]

is a glass half full or half empty

Neither, the glass is simply twice as large as it needs to be.

If you travel at the speed of light and you try to look in the mirror, will you see anything. And why do we always refer to a mirror as a definitive article, ie look in the mirror instead of a mirror.

Not that the speed of light is theoretically possible, because as speed increases mass increases meaning an infinate amount of energy would eventually be needed.

And why do birds suddenly appear, every time, you are near?

Edited December 15, 2008 by Mikkers

[swifty1981]

why do you put soup in a cup, but dont put a cupa soap in a bowl?

[shiralee]

But how long is a piece of string

Depends how long you cut it!!