20 Everyday Things No One Will Ever Understand

9. Why People Put This Kind Of Stuff On Facebook

Well, let's be fair - we do know why people post this stuff - and it's because they're big fat attention seekers. Still, we don't get it.

8. Why Men's And Women's Shirt Buttons Are Still On Different Sides

Historically (though there's no evidence) this is because men have always tended to dress themselves, and are mainly right-handed. Women, on the other hand, would be dressed by maids (those that could afford fancy clothes, anyway) so the buttons are on the right side for the generally right-handed maids. Still, that doesn't explain why it's still done today. WHY.
 
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