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That's A Good Question

“Does water attract lightning?”

“Why do gas stations charge 9/10th of a cent?”

“Why is Easter always on a different date each year?”

“Do lizards sleep?”

“Why do you wear a tie that matches what Deiah is wearing?”

These are just a few of the Good Questions that ABC Action News anchor Dan Shaffer has tackled over the years.

And he wants to hear from you! What’s your burning question? Serious or silly, Dan promises to do his best to track down the answer!

Use the form below to submit your Good Question. Dan answers them every Monday morning in the 6 o’clock hour.

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Past Questions
Why did Snow White only kiss six of the seven dwarfs at the end of the movie, and who was left out?
"Where does the expression 'making ends meet' come from?"
"What does the 'stan' mean at the end of country names like Afghanistan and Pakistan?"
"During hurricane season, where do all the 'spaghetti models' originate? Why do they never agree and which one are we supposed to trust?"
"What are the least stressful jobs and least stressful cities in which to live?"
"What are the least stressful jobs and least stressful cities in which to live?"
"When do my favorite daytime talk shows, like "Ellen," "The View," and "The Bonnie Hunt Show" return with new shows?"
"I have heard about an email that says Mars and the Moon will be equal in size on August 27th. Is there any truth to this?"
"Why are the pages of the Bible so thin?"
"When will North America experience another total solar eclipse?"
"Where do tadpoles come from?"
"How many time zones are there, and what time zone is Antarctica in?"
"The shuttle looks, lands and seems to handle like an airplane. Why can't they fuel it and fly it back to Florida under its own power instead of piggy-backing on a large plane?"
"How old is Andy Griffith? Also, who picks the names of hurricanes and why do some names get repeated over and over?"
"What do meteorologists mean when they say high and low pressure?"
"When a Microsoft application crashes, a box pops up that asks you if you want to send an error report. Does Microsoft really read all those reports?"
"How many National Parks are there?"
A Good Question "grab bag" on gallons-per-barrel, The Super Bowl vs NASCAR, and "lie bumps" on your tongue! Tasty!
"Why do boys and girls shirts button on different sides?"
"Is it possible for two hurricanes to collide? If so, what happens? Do they merge to become an even bigger hurricane?"
"Why doesn't it snow in Florida?"
"What is 'Traffic Pacing?'
"Where did the expression 'give someone the cold shoulder' come from?"
"Did Johnny Depp fill in for Heath Ledger after his death in 'The Dark Knight?' If yes, what scene was it?"
"Which president suffered through the worst weather on inauguration day?"



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