This may be a dumb question, but how does one use this site exactly?!

I see you're sorted now. If not here is some advice:

If you get to the stage when normal people fall asleep when you are talking to them or those little niggles of life are really getting to you - don't take it out on your friends - ask us your questions (eg what is that little bit of metal on the top of a coca-cola tin) or why do people not put commas in, the right places, anymore? Don't bore your people to tears - post a message to us and we will understand!