If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound is a philosophical question involving observation and reality.  The question has been around since about 1890 when Alexander T. Jackson, one of the great minds of the 20th century, first posed it?

At last we have the definitive answer. It’s obvious from the cartoon, which is our unshakeable evidence, that trees go to school to learn this stuff and the answer is “No.”

Remember you heard it here first at www.TheWoodChips.com.

You can learn more about this burning question at the link below.  Just two points before you go check it out.  First, don’t believe everything you read on the internet – except the WoodChips, of course.  And second, be prepared to have your eyes crossed with the metaphysical stuff – some people really take this seriously.  Anyhow, here’s the link –  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_a_tree_falls_in_a_forest.

Okay, back already?

So our question of the day is, “have you heard a tree fall in the forest, and did it make a sound?”  Huh???

Possible answers may be …

1. Yes, I heard a tree fall in the forest and it didn’t make a sound
2. No, I didn’t hear a tree fall in the forest, but it did make a sound

and the all important third choice of

1.b. I’m neither for nor against trees falling in the forest

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Have a great day – J. Daniel