Is there a worldwide problem of shattering rulers that we don't know about?
2007-02-08 01:34:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I know! And what about that great old game, "ruler shattering!? What are we supposed to do now! "Ruler bending" isn't quite the same and just sounds wrong.
2007-02-09 04:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know how it is with wanting to keep up with the crowd... one ruler says it's shatterproof, and none of the others want to be left out... :-)
2007-02-08 09:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Marzipan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is the problem, it might be worldwide, of irresponsible people using rulers for purposes for which they are not designed. If misused rulers were to shatter the resulting fragments could cause serious injury to participants and innocent bystanders caught by the shrapnel. When you think about it (you haven't or you wouldn't ask the question) it is common sense to use rulers only for the purpose they were intended for.
2007-02-08 09:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ever try to measure something with a shattered ruler? I for one am thankful that the world has finally taken a stand for those of us who prefer our measuring equipment in an unshattered condition. It is about time! (actually, it is about length)
2007-02-08 09:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could name one or two rulers who look far from shatterproof
2007-02-08 09:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by Robin C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children use them for weapon
construction use them near hammer(yeah, you measure stuff with a ruler too)
2007-02-08 09:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by my alias 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there was until the shatterproof ruler was invented
2007-02-08 09:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by wilster 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
School pupils hit each other with them and if they were to shatter, they would be very sharp and could possibly be used as a weapon.
2007-02-08 09:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because of poor quality rulers that arent
and people dont want to have a cut eye because of it
2007-02-08 09:52:54 · answer #9 · answered by liam0_m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably because of using them to smack school kids hands. LOL. My mom was young in the 50/60's and was in a Catholic school and got smacked plenty!!
2007-02-08 09:37:05 · answer #10 · answered by riptidesareblue 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋