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Vagaries of English Language!

Wonder why the word funeral starts with FUN? Why isn't a Fireman called a Water-man? How come Lipstick doesn't do what it say...


  • Wonder why the word funeral starts with FUN?
  • Why isn't a Fireman called a Water-man?
  • How come Lipstick doesn't do what it says?
  • If money doesn't grow on trees, how come Banks have Branches?
  • How come you are still sitting after you sat?
  • If a Vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a Humanitarian eat?
  • How do you get off a Non-stop Flight?
  • Why are goods sent by ship called CARGO and those sent by truck SHIPMENT?
  • Why we put cups in dishwasher and dishes in Cupboard?
  • Isn't it odd that to tell the TIME, you look at the HANDS on the FACE on the WRIST?
  • If you are assassinated instead of just murdered, are you important?
  • In a stadium, why are they called Stands, when you sit there?
  • Why do doctors "practice" medicine? Are they unsure?
  • Why is it called ''Rush Hour '' when traffic moves slowest then?
  • How come Noses run and Feet smell?
  • Why do they call it a TV set when there is only one?
  • What are you vacating when you go on a vacation?


We can never find the answers, can we? so just enjoy the pun and fun of English language