Why is is that houses are even on one side and odd on the other?? Is it historical or for practical reasons?
201001
Well, it helps me know what side of the street a house or building will be on.  If I see that odd numbers are on the left side of the road, and there is an odd number on my address, then I know that I'll have to be prepared to turn left!\n\nAlso, if all the even numbers and odd numbers were on the same side of the road, what would be on the OTHER side of the road?  More numbers I guess, but I think that having it the way that it is just makes it easier to find things.
416381
because the earth is tilted
280235
Because in the west the borders were decided when no one lived there, so they just drew straight lines, because they didn't care what the geography was. Same with the cities. In the west the cities were planned out, on maps, so the city blocks were drawn straight. In the east, the states' boundaries were decided after people moved there, and were drawn on the maps after they were physically explore. The cities were established before they had urban planning, so the streets are as they built them instead of planned.
509465
It is still legal.It sound as though it's got a Deed Of Covenent on it,which does stoop you from building.This next bit will take some unravelling.You'll need a solicitors hellp,as you will need to find the original owner,and see if they will agree to remove the covenent.It may cost quite a bit of money.
669242
That does sound suspicious.  Perhaps there are construction problems that make it illegal for the houses to be sold yet.  Or perhaps the builder is in bankruptcy court or something, or a lawsuit, or...who knows what.  Anyway, I'd look toward a different location for now.\n\nYou shouldn't have much problem finding something in this market.  It's a buyers market now, so feel free to make offers below asking price.  \n\n(and if you're looking in Columbus, Ohio, I have a home I need to sell...let me know if you might be interested.)
662891
No debate here, happens every day. In some cases the taxes owed on a property exceed the original mortgage amount, some deal huh. If you live in a liberal state like California or New York its even worse. The taxes are so high you need a mortgage just to pay them. An interesting result of such high costs is people are moving out of the high cost states and to places like Nevada and Arizona. There goes the neighborhood!
15855
[chuckle]\n\nReally, it's still a compliment. In the idiomatic sense, of course, it's a compliment to say their work is unparalleled (unique). In the literal sense, a lack of parallel lines in an architect's structure may contribute to this uniqueness - look at the unique geometry of Frank Gehry's works, for instance. To construct a functional building without typical straight-line geometry is a challenge, and anyone who undertakes that challenge and succeeds deserves a hearty compliment.\n\nYes, I know, I have no sense of humor.
673991
The USA is not really known for our love of physical history, especially since we don't really have that many monumental buildings. Local history is always being buldozed because new property is more valuable.\n\nI was on the Historical Commission in a former residence, and by the time we were able to begin the legal process of placing a very old home on a historical national protection list, the structure collapsed on its own.
512634
I was just about to ask the same question. It is interesting that it is so evenly divided. Both sides think they are right. What keeps it from tilting one way or the other?
611334
Try this link--it's a pretty funny explanation.\n\nhttp://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=20010613
28072
The previous answer seems correct; however, it can be expanded upon.  2 houses may be of the same floor plan, built the same year, but one may be located on the cul-de-sac or on a corner/intersection of the same street, which increases it's value.  The higher valued home might have a 2-car, instead of single car garage.  It might have better parking, or a pool, or fencing or enhanced landscaping.  It may have had upgraded roofing or siding. Perhaps upgraded insulation has been installed in the attic or in windows, etc.  It might also have an upgraded kitchen or bathroom(s).  If both homes were designed and built with basic linoleum flooring, but one was upgraded to tile, hardwood etc., the value would increase.  Even the installation of skylights and energy efficient appliances/systems would be cause for greater value.  'Hope that helps! ~MJULE
316564
I'll tell you why you car goings "up" when geared in neutral and why you can skateboard upwards. It is the architectural structuring of the hill. it's an illusion which makes you think you're going up. It's a .5% grade from one side to the other... it's a common engineering mistake which is why there are so many locations and so many "gravity hills." So to all of you out there who think its this crazy phenomenon and want to see if it's "real," it is. it is "real" because there's nothing weird about it. You're really going downhill but the .5% grade causes an illusion. HAHA. and it's definitely not "haunted." But I will say this... it is pretty cool.There are many such Gravity hills, and yes it's true, i have read in many forums and many people did try it there. Only in CA, like Corona, Livermore, Pasadena, and many many more. It's the common engineering mistake which is giving the rumour lovers to spread the ghost tales and all
119535
I suppose you could research the history of each state - some borders are obvious (rivers), while others are lines of latitude and longitude. Once you get past that, there probably aren't many other reasons.
641353
quite common for new commercial buildings to have some sky or roof gardens these days. It helps to bring down the building temperature and cut air con cost. And provide a place for smokers to get their dose of nicotine\n\nHotels like to have that too, to create the cosy effect.
468313
I believe they are referred to as mixed use buildings and are classified as commercial structures. Your local agent would have access to these type of properties if they are norm in your area.
544242
It is all about money.  I lived there a long time ago, and it had one of the most wonderful collection of old great homes in the world.  Because it was so nice, with marvelous trees lining the streets, and the envy of many, the demand to live there continued to grow.  Naturally they started to run out of room.  The result was that so many of the homes were on big lots and contractors saw the possibility of cashing in by knocking down the old homes and putting up two new ones on the same lots.  Gradually the character of the town changed from the classic old town of brick and stucco to the brand new show homes, usually without the same class or good taste.  And of course the people will change also, because they are different as well.  It is happening everywhere around the globe to some degree or another.  Change is inevitable and money drives it all.  And tastes change.  Many are led to believe that a brand new home is better than a classic old one.   It was sad for me to see it happening as I had to let go of a fond old memory and times gone by.  I feel for you as I have felt it myself.  Let me know if you wish to talk more.
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just a piont of view, but normally to divide something symmetrically you have to do it at the widest piont along the centre line. where as assymetricaly is off the centre line at a narrower piont and therefore not a symmetry,this only applies to poloygons and symmetric shapes.  hope this helps