This is very nearly ADD. I constantly sidetrack myself looking up very esoteric (read, nearly useless) information. I can’t use a dictionary; I inevitably find myself stopping and reading about words I never intended to look up. Wikipedia? Not a chance. Those reference links are just begging to be clicked. So this is my outlet for my curiosity.
41 comments
Jim Sturgill says:
Mar 25, 2011
This is an great idea with a wonderful execution!
I love your sense of humor.
Keep up the great work.
Jim
P.S. I’ve always wondered how some amphibians or reptiles can regrow limbs. Doesn’t seem fair, right?
Chris Jones says:
Mar 25, 2011
Keep up the good work! I am definitely enjoying the information mixed with your sense of humor, it’s a great combination.
Sue says:
Mar 25, 2011
This is fantastic, I’ve been bugging my friends for years with questions. I’m not alone!
jarrettgreen says:
Mar 25, 2011
lol. It’s absolutely a curse!
Pablo says:
Mar 31, 2011
how do U do Ms Sue, I am wondering if……
Edward Williams says:
Mar 25, 2011
Just came across your site… what a great idea. Loved your reply to the comment on “macbeth” story. Don’t know if you’re planning this but you should put up a page where we can send you *our* “I Always Wondered” questions….for example, I’ve always wondered what is the purpose of those rubber (I think) lines in the road that are “stapled” to the road real close to each other…they’re there for a little while and then they disappear…what are they for?
regardless great idea, good looking site, and your humor makes it that much better…hope you keep it up
jarrettgreen says:
Mar 25, 2011
Good Idea! I’m on it!
jarrettgreen says:
Mar 25, 2011
And i think you’re referring to the lines that that run perpendicular across the road? I believe those are used to count traffic on that street for city planning purposes, but I could be wrong. I’ll look it up! Great question!
Edward Williams says:
Mar 26, 2011
Yes, exactly – ones running perpendicular. Counting traffic…interesting – that kinda makes sense. Cool!
Hugo says:
Mar 26, 2011
Luv this Project! The design is AWESOME! KEEP THE GOOD WORK!
Jessica says:
Mar 26, 2011
Great illustrations and design! Curiosity is a great virtue.
jarrettgreen says:
Mar 26, 2011
My wife would say it’s a curse, but thanks!
keith says:
Mar 26, 2011
great site and idea… many of these things i have wondered myself. thank you and keep up the good work
acer says:
Mar 27, 2011
its like a personal ask.com
Elise says:
Mar 28, 2011
Thank you for creating this website. I am this kind of person who wonders about little things about our daily lives such as: why do hairs grow in one direction and not another? Why does the blue sky looks brigher down in Australia than in Europe?
Edalene says:
Mar 28, 2011
Could we also contribute questions? And if you’ve always wondered as well, it could go under the unanswered section, unless of course, you already have the answer.
Pablo says:
Mar 31, 2011
Adelene, your a good looking chick and I wonder if ………
Pablo says:
Mar 31, 2011
Adelene, your a good looking chick and I wonder……
Erika says:
Mar 28, 2011
We love this. Thanks for satisfying the curiosity.
Will says:
Mar 28, 2011
This is a very nice site with great illustration but why use the curse words? I would love to share this with my kids but the use of GD and the F word are preventing me. I don’t think you need them.
Please take this criticism constructively.
jarrettgreen says:
Mar 28, 2011
Will, I appreciate the feedback, but I’ll have to simply apologize. I tend to cuss a lot. In the rest of the work I do, I have to hold back – this is my one free-for-all outlet; let me have it
That said, I’ll look into creating a safe for work version.
Karin says:
Mar 28, 2011
Now this is a fun way to get sidetracked! The idea, the illustrations, the writing (curse words included)I ♥ everything!
jarrettgreen says:
Mar 28, 2011
I ♥ YOU! Thanks for the love!
Jolby says:
Mar 28, 2011
Hilarious and awesome! Keep it up!
Fred Woodbridge says:
Mar 28, 2011
Really, excellent resource. Keep it up!
xq says:
Mar 28, 2011
this is awesome, looking forward to more posts!
Ed Mehollin says:
Mar 30, 2011
Great site and glad I stumbled on it. In reference to the query by Edward Williams about the raised perpendicular lines across a road, I believe they are warning strips that sonically alert the driver of the need to stop soon.
Dana says:
Mar 30, 2011
I always wondered if anyone else was as curious about…well, everything…as I am. Now I found your site. It’s like a dream come true!
Thank you for your research and beautiful artwork -you’re saving the rest of us from getting [more] side tracked by our own curiousity!
Candy says:
Mar 30, 2011
I think this is a great site, it just needs more content and yes definitely a place for us to leave I wonder questions. Thanks and keep up the inquisitive nature of it all.
Becky says:
Mar 30, 2011
Fantastic site. Maybe you can answer a question that has been gnawing away at me for years – if a zombie bites a werewolf, would the werewolf become a zombie? Ditto for zombies and vampires…
Karen says:
Mar 30, 2011
Amazing! I just had to comment. I’ve finally found my brain twin.
My husband always teases me that when he wakes up in the morning, he’ll check my open tabs just to see where my mind has been wondering. I could have started a search on how to cook beef stew and somehow ended up with reading up on the fall of Rome. He’s also constantly bombarded with “How do you suppose….let me go wikipedia/google it!”
And the actual site is gorgeous… looking forward to more entries…
Jamie says:
Apr 3, 2011
entertaining and funny! great work.
Matt B says:
Apr 3, 2011
Really Pablo? Really?!
Christine says:
Apr 18, 2011
Oh, I LOVE this page. Great design! I get sidetracked OFTEN and my curiosity has driven some people almost crazy – or so I have been told. Thanks to the internet/mobile internet I mostly don’t ask anymore, I just google-/wiki- or whatever- it. This page is DEF going on my favorites! Keep it up!
I Always Wondered | Ciera Design says:
May 2, 2011
[...] I Always Wondered is an amazing website created by Jarrett Green as an outlet for his curiosity. He gives hilarious explanations to the random things he questions. Topics range from Science and History to a category called “shamelessly stupid” and each post is accompanied by a wonderful illustration. My favorite explanation is What makes curly hair curly? and my favorite illustration is Why can’t you say ‘Macbeth’ in a theater? [...]
Funsizedtrouble4u says:
May 12, 2011
Where do bus drivers park their busses?
Amanda says:
Jan 7, 2012
Bus Terminals.
Ambs says:
Jul 17, 2011
This site rules. Informative and witty, plus I can impress people with what I learn. xD It’s an advantage to know a little something-something about everything, even if not in-depth. Most people don’t wanna hear in-depth anyway.
This place cures my boredom.
lj says:
Sep 9, 2011
Why haven’t you posted anything recently? I love the site!
jarrettgreen says:
Sep 9, 2011
A number of factors including pending books deals, my day job, and the fact that I already know everything. More WILL be coming VERY soon. Promise!
imige says:
Feb 6, 2012
hi!!!