The Incredible History of Doors (and Why You Really Need to Close Them!)

Chapter 1: The Very First Door

Once upon a time (a very, very long time ago), people didn’t have doors. They just had big holes in their caves. Imagine trying to keep a dinosaur out of your house with nothing but a hole! Pretty scary, right?

Then, one day, a cave person (let’s call him Dave the Cave) thought, “Hey, what if I take this big, flat rock and put it in front of the hole? It’ll keep the wind out and maybe that dinosaur, too!” And thus, the first door was born. The door was like a superhero shield for houses—keeping out the bad stuff and protecting everyone inside.

But guess what? Even back then, there was ONE golden rule about doors: If you open it, you’ve gotta close it. Otherwise, you might as well have a big hole again, right?

Chapter 2: Door Evolution – More Than Just a Rock!

Fast forward a few thousand years, and people started getting fancy with their doors. They made doors out of wood, metal, and even glass (fancy!). But no matter what a door was made of, its job stayed the same: Keep the stuff you don’t want outside, outside.

Here’s a fun fact: doors are actually very picky! They are designed to fit exactly in the hole they came out of. It’s like the world’s trickiest puzzle. Every time you open the door, you break the puzzle. But here’s the best part: you’re the hero who can solve it every time by simply closing the door!

Chapter 3: The Mystery of the Unclosed Door

Now, here’s where things get serious. Have you ever noticed that sometimes when someone opens a door, they just…walk away without closing it? Gasp! It’s like leaving the front door open for a family of squirrels to move in and raid the snack cupboard. Or worse, letting all the cold air out when it’s freezing outside!

Doors aren’t just there to look pretty. They’re like your home’s suit of armor. When you leave a door open, you’re saying, “Hey world, come right in!” And that includes wind, rain, bugs, or even your siblings who want to steal your toys. So, do yourself a favor and keep the suit of armor strong. Close. The. Door.

Chapter 4: The Door Closing Superpowers

Here’s something adults won’t tell you: every time you close a door, you gain secret superhero points. That’s right! You may not see it, but every door you close adds to your superpowers. You get faster, stronger, and better at keeping squirrels out of your room.

Plus, closing a door isn’t hard! You just grab the handle, gently push (or pull), and…bam! The puzzle is complete. You’re a door-closing legend.

Chapter 5: The Final Word on Doors

So, the next time you walk through a door, remember:

  1. Doors are not just random pieces of wood or metal. They’re super important!
  2. If you open a door, you’re the chosen one who must close it.
  3. Closing doors keeps the bad stuff out (and earns you superhero points!).

The door fits perfectly in the hole it came from, and it’s counting on you to put it back where it belongs. So be a hero, save the day, and always…close the door.


The End (and don’t forget to shut the door on your way out!)

PixelatedDad

Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.

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