Sunday on the reference desk, the library gave to me...

5 children running
4 printing problems
3 books not shelved right
2 APA citation questions
And one guy who wanted to go to Halifax.

Patron: "How far away is Halifax?"
Me: Attempt to describe Halifax's location.
Patron: "Isn't it in Ontario?"
Me: Patron apparently has not heard of Nova Scotia. Pull out map, locate Windsor, locate Halifax. Quick web check confirms that there is no Halifax in Ontario.
Patron: "Is it farther than Quebec?"
Me: Indicate Quebec on map, use map scale to estimate distance.
Patron: "Oh...." *sad look* wanders away.

I wonder what that was about.