Why do we do these things??

Question

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet??

Answer 1

because some people like paint

Answer 2

Because we can check that the paint is wet, but are unable to count the stars. Simple.

Answer 3

because no one knows how many stars there are, so if someone supplies you with an answer you cannot check out for yourself, genraly people will beleive you dont cha think. however, you tell me the paint is wet on the rail next to me, and i have the ability to check.

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Answer 4

Apply you brain to this.
There is a time lapse between when the paint was applied and when it is tested to see if is dry.
I assume you are talking of signs that say WET PAINT.
People want to see if it is still wet.
The shine is so good that you can not easily tell if it has dried or not.

Answer 5

easier to check if the paint is wet

Answer 6

I think it is a temptation to find our for ourselves if it really is still wet. Like some people see a sign " don't walk on grass" and they just have to. or see a beautiful cake and can't resist tasting the icing. it is kind of automatic for some folks.

Answer 7

because with the stars we cant count them all so we beleive what were told, the paint is just one of those things that you just have to know for yourself.

Answer 8

A: they dont have the brainpower or vision to count stars.
B: small jobs are closer to the human eye.

Answer 9

Because counting stars is too hard and you can't be bothered!

Answer 10

Being human