Why does nobody talk about the time a guy at the Chicago library asked me how to find a book on fixing old radios?

I was just looking for a quiet spot, but he came up and asked me a super specific question... I had no clue, so I just pointed to the help desk. That moment made me realize the whole 'ask anything' idea only works if people are ready to answer anything, even the weird stuff. Has anyone else gotten a question that totally threw them off?

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sageallen23d ago

Just smiled and said "that's a librarian question, my friend" and it worked perfectly.

the_jake23d ago

Totally get that, had a guy at the hardware store ask me for advice on restoring a 19th century clawfoot tub. What's the weirdest question you've actually known the answer to?