Weird And Hilarious Questions That People Asked The Librarians Before They Could Google Things

Leona Martinez

In the golden age of Information Technology, Google becomes the encyclopedia where everyone can find answers to their questions no matter how tricky or silly they may be. So, have you ever wondered how people used to get answers in the Pre-Google era? Reading thousands of books? Or seeking help from experts? These solutions are quite a waste of time and money. Therefore, those brought their queries to the librarians who could fill the gaps in their knowledge.
And now, thanks to the New York Public Library, you may step back to the 1940s and 1980s, with a list of bizarre and amusing questions. NYPL has posted them on Instagram and Twitter under the hashtag #LetMeLibrarianThatForYou. Scroll down to see what life was like pre-Google. I'm sure they will make your day just a tiny bit merrier. Share this list with your friends if you find it funny. And don't forget to upvote your favs.

#1. One of life's many unanswered questions

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#2. That's perfect!

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#3. Best question ever

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#4. This was placed in a letter to Harry Potter, obviously

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#5. "Possibly the most important question we've come across"

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#6. How curious!

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#7. Maybe not...

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#8. Maybe the librarian was keep counting

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#9. Can we still?

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#10. No. Only wine

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#11. This question is more proper for a psychiatrist than a librarian

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#12. This question hasn't been answered

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#13. If alive, don't let it bite you. If dead, don't bite it

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#14. Congratulations!!

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#15. Humm

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#16. What?

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#17. Quite difficult

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#18. The next lever

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#19. You might Sherlock Homes, for sure

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#20. If a poisonous snake bites itself, will it die? (Sep 22, 1949)

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#21. Let me think

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