why

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Even Gaiman questioned the nomination process, commenting on the post, “Is there anyone who could actually explain WHY 'Sandman' episode 6 was ineligible?”

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2024

Backyards are tiny and your neighbors probably don’t have air conditioning, so their windows are open … WHY?!

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Scientists have several ideas, but they're still not sure WHY humans seem to be able to understand ape gestures.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 23, 2023

Shira: Seriously, WHY do you have so many smart home thingies?

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

The stranger was very clear we weren’t to take any more pictures, but didn’t explain WHY.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles