# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1001&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1002 --- ## [Why do hotels have ice machines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hotels-have-ice-machines/830665)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hotels-have-ice-machines/830665 "2019-03-19T00:46:15Z")
An ice machine on every floor. I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels over the years, and I’ve never used one. Come to think of it, I’ve never even witnessed a person getting ice from one. --- ## [Are driving lights street legal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-driving-lights-street-legal/648077)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-driving-lights-street-legal/648077 "2013-01-25T18:40:57Z")
I was thinking of adding something like this to the bumper of my sedan to add brightness to my headlights. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Driving-Light-Kit-with-Hid-Style-Lenses/16680057 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Driving-Li… --- ## [your favourite opening guitar lick/riff/whatevs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-opening-guitar-lick-riff-whatevs/814521)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-opening-guitar-lick-riff-whatevs/814521 "2018-06-07T03:01:51Z")
It can be a solo, or part of the song, but it must kick things off. “And Your Bird Can Sing” - The Beatles “Elizabeth” - Bubble Puppy “I’ve Just seen a Face” - Bealtes “Heart of the Sunrise” - Yes (here - it’s rhythm… --- ## [Tree litter: What's my obligation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tree-litter-whats-my-obligation/540386)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tree-litter-whats-my-obligation/540386 "2010-05-31T15:04:25Z")
On my smallish lot, I have a HUGE old maple tree that is causing some friction between myself and my neighbors. This tree has got to be over 200 years old with a trunk nearly four and a half meters in circumference. It’s… --- ## [Should Charles Manson have been found guilty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-charles-manson-have-been-found-guilty/722691)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-charles-manson-have-been-found-guilty/722691 "2015-06-20T14:08:46Z")
I never would have thought that this was a controversial topic, but over in this thread (which concerns the death of Vincent Bugliosi, who obtained a conviction against Charles Manson and his followers for the brutal mur… --- ## [Historical and or factual inaccuracies in song lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-and-or-factual-inaccuracies-in-song-lyrics/446473)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2008, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-and-or-factual-inaccuracies-in-song-lyrics/446473 "2008-04-27T10:03:39Z")
The Idol does Andrew Lloyd Webber thread had me thinking of possible song choices, which made me think of the title number from Sunset Blvd (as a David Cook song) which reminds me of one of my biggest factually inaccurat… --- ## [For the Older Crowd: What's the most recent Pop song or artist that really appeals to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-older-crowd-whats-the-most-recent-pop-song-or-artist-that-really-appeals-to-you/691941)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-older-crowd-whats-the-most-recent-pop-song-or-artist-that-really-appeals-to-you/691941 "2014-07-01T22:42:02Z")
Too much title! Simple idea, though. As a spinoff from What songs really define their era? I’m wondering when was the last time a “new song” really got to you. If you’re older than 60, I’m really interested. Starting w… --- ## [Hiring managers: would an applicant's lack of social media presence be a minus in your book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hiring-managers-would-an-applicants-lack-of-social-media-presence-be-a-minus-in-your-book/682847)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2014, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hiring-managers-would-an-applicants-lack-of-social-media-presence-be-a-minus-in-your-book/682847 "2014-03-08T04:21:10Z")
I manage an inside sales call center. We’re preparing to start hiring account managers–the entry level positions. Some of my team leaders are also fairly new to their jobs, so I’ve been talking to them about the process.… --- ## [A Mild Pitting of The Tao's Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mild-pitting-of-the-taos-revenge/490275)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mild-pitting-of-the-taos-revenge/490275 "2009-03-27T03:44:14Z")
For reasons to be explained shortly, I do not engage with the poster known as “The Tao’s Revenge.” Since it’s apparently against the rules to mention this fact outside of the Pit, I am doing so here. In case anyone is … --- ## [5/5 - Hugh Howey's SF Silo Series to be series on Apple TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-5-hugh-howeys-sf-silo-series-to-be-series-on-apple-tv/983137)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-5-hugh-howeys-sf-silo-series-to-be-series-on-apple-tv/983137 "2026-09-09T16:27:14Z")
Silo Trailer Pretty solid cast. Loved the book series. Looking forward to the TV series. --- ## [I'm rewatching every episode of Columbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-rewatching-every-episode-of-columbo/953309)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-rewatching-every-episode-of-columbo/953309 "2021-11-15T08:02:00Z")
So, I like to have a go-to show that’s entertaining enough but doesn’t take a lot of laser focus to follow the plot when I’m doing busywork or exercising on the elliptical. I found every episode of Columbo on Tubi TV and… --- ## [Songs that have awesome intros and then turn to crap:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-have-awesome-intros-and-then-turn-to-crap/616033)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-have-awesome-intros-and-then-turn-to-crap/616033 "2012-03-19T16:24:33Z")
Exhibit 1: The Eagles - One of These Nights The beginning of this song kicks ass! It sounds like the foreboding baseline of a Lou Reed and Tom Waits Duet about loneliness and decadence in the big city, and instead, exa… --- ## [Is there any scientific evidence that abiogenesis occurred on our planet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-scientific-evidence-that-abiogenesis-occurred-on-our-planet/483541)
**Author:** [@Ahu\_Ha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ahu_Ha)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-scientific-evidence-that-abiogenesis-occurred-on-our-planet/483541 "2009-01-31T01:01:21Z")
I am wondering if there is any scientific evidence that abiogenesis occurred on planet earth, at some stage in its history. If so, what is it? --- ## [House 5/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-5-11/496089)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-5-11/496089 "2009-05-19T22:05:18Z")
Should be a big blowout tonight. --- ## [Whatever happened to "No shirt, no shoes . . . NO DICE!"?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-no-shirt-no-shoes-no-dice/509384)
**Author:** [@St.Anger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/St.Anger)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-no-shirt-no-shoes-no-dice/509384 "2020-04-15T05:08:08Z")
OK, I couldn’t resist one of my favorite lines from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” but I’ve noticed an odd trend recently. In the past few weeks, on 3 separate occasions, I have witnessed people walking barefoot into con… --- ## [The President's car gets stuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidents-car-gets-stuck/582953)
**Author:** [@Michael\_of\_Lucan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Michael_of_Lucan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-presidents-car-gets-stuck/582953 "2011-05-26T08:44:46Z")
This incident was a bit embarrassingfor the US Embassy in Dublin , and the Secret Service men involved. The crowd enjoyed it immensely. (The slope was foolishly created in the construction of this weird building by the U… --- ## [What year did people really start to know the dangers of smoking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-year-did-people-really-start-to-know-the-dangers-of-smoking/8050)
**Author:** [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2000, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-year-did-people-really-start-to-know-the-dangers-of-smoking/8050 "2000-03-03T17:45:00Z")
This is something that I’ve wondered about for a while. I was raised by a non-smoking family, and ever since I was a kid I knew it was bad for you. But I don’t know how it was for the rest of the US, especially in househ… --- ## [White folks and alcholism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-folks-and-alcholism/817620)
**Author:** [@Huey\_Freeman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huey_Freeman)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-folks-and-alcholism/817620 "2018-07-16T18:41:45Z")
I think this post belongs in general questions but I’m pretty sure white folks gonna trip so here it is. If a moderator disagrees, please put in general questions folder (I prefer it there). Anyway, while putting toget… --- ## [I don't understand poetry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-poetry/529368)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-poetry/529368 "2010-03-02T21:03:52Z")
At all. This thread was occasioned by someone linking to Neil Gaiman’s poem Instructions. The artistic or linguistic merit of this “poem” is not under debate. Sure, it’s interesting, and readable, as far as poetry goes… --- ## [What do you say that no one else 'gets'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-say-that-no-one-else-gets/547660)
**Author:** [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-say-that-no-one-else-gets/547660 "2010-08-06T21:38:38Z")
Everyone should get a chance for some cheap therapy, now that the Wisconsin folk here (“Dem dere guys from down by M’waukee, ain’a?”) have had their turn. But, hey, I got to tell my “Bubbler” story: Now, I usually cat… --- ## [I can hardly stand the suspense!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-hardly-stand-the-suspense/639943)
**Author:** [@A\_nice\_guy\_with\_an\_opinion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_nice_guy_with_an_opinion)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-hardly-stand-the-suspense/639943 "2012-11-06T17:39:07Z")
Knowing Romney wants to attack women’s lady parts like they are unholy creations of the devil, and destroy the good bond between the parties that has BIPARTISAN bills flowing through smooth as silk, how can anyone not vo… --- ## [Swedish Chef on The Muppets: Real Swedish or Gibberish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swedish-chef-on-the-muppets-real-swedish-or-gibberish/445223)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swedish-chef-on-the-muppets-real-swedish-or-gibberish/445223 "2008-04-17T14:30:38Z")
The Muppets’ Swedish Chef. Are these actual words in Swedish, or, as I suspect, Swedish-sounding gibberish? --- ## [Why is it a "Man's Job" to put down the Toilet Seat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-a-mans-job-to-put-down-the-toilet-seat/34154)
**Author:** [@Wildest\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildest_Bill)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2000, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-a-mans-job-to-put-down-the-toilet-seat/34154 "2000-09-26T23:41:33Z")
Me and my wife argue about this alot. Why should I have to put the toilet seat down after I finish. Is she just jealous cause I can do my “business” standing up? Who made up this stupid rule anyway. Where are all the wom… --- ## [If I'm a smart person, why can't I understand philosophy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-a-smart-person-why-cant-i-understand-philosophy/507217)
**Author:** [@SMullen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SMullen)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-im-a-smart-person-why-cant-i-understand-philosophy/507217 "2009-08-29T00:10:57Z")
Hi, all. I’m serious. I can write PDP-8 Assembler. Besides English and computer languages, I speak two languages and can limp around in several others, including Russian and Japanese. I understand a pretty decent amo… --- ## [Retail Markup Percentages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-markup-percentages/628544)
**Author:** [@nogravity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nogravity)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-markup-percentages/628544 "2012-07-20T16:28:06Z")
Is there any standard markup rate that retailers try to adhere to? For instance, I’m working with a small startup company that has a product with a suggested retail price of 19.99. If it gets sold to the retailer for 14… --- ## [Children's Mystery Series (Pre-1970), Who read them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-mystery-series-pre-1970-who-read-them/299618)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-mystery-series-pre-1970-who-read-them/299618 "2013-05-23T01:52:04Z")
We all know The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and The Bobbsey Twins. What about these series: The Happy Hollisters Brains Benton Danny Dunn Ginny Gordon The Power Boys The Three Investigators The Mad Scientists Club Al… --- ## [Buying clothes at Salvation Army/Goodwilld - stigma?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-clothes-at-salvation-army-goodwilld-stigma/388992)
**Author:** [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2007, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-clothes-at-salvation-army-goodwilld-stigma/388992 "2007-01-24T03:27:40Z")
Just curious what some of our Dopers here think. \*\* ElzaHub \*\* and I found ourselves in discussion over Baby B needing some new clothes last night - at five months old, he’s rapidly outgrown everything up to 3-6 month si… --- ## [How does a siphon work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-siphon-work/423969)
**Author:** [@LarryParker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LarryParker)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-siphon-work/423969 "2013-05-30T23:08:21Z")
Cecil - with reference to your article on how siphons work - it would seem to me that there is a setup to confirm the hypothesis that the weight of water in the length BC is greater than the weight of water in length AB,… --- ## [Good news for colonoscopy prep!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-for-colonoscopy-prep/663087)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-for-colonoscopy-prep/663087 "2013-10-23T10:51:28Z")
Not a sentence I thought I’d ever write ;). The FDA finally approved a sodium picosulfate-based prep for use in the US - people in Canada and Europe have been using it for a number of years. I saw the doc today (followu… --- ## [Have any of you settled for the person you're currently with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-of-you-settled-for-the-person-youre-currently-with/335494)
**Author:** [@Soapbox\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soapbox_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2005, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-any-of-you-settled-for-the-person-youre-currently-with/335494 "2005-12-15T17:15:13Z")
There have been instances in life and on this board, stories of people who were in love, had their heart broken and ended up with the person who was there to pick up the pieces. Not too long ago there was a thread by a … --- ## [In a modern full-scale naval shooting war, would non-subs be sunk fairly quickly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-modern-full-scale-naval-shooting-war-would-non-subs-be-sunk-fairly-quickly/736527)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2015, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-modern-full-scale-naval-shooting-war-would-non-subs-be-sunk-fairly-quickly/736527 "2015-11-08T20:15:41Z")
Inspiring thread. I actually posted a short query in that thread, but nobody picked up the bait. There, of course, people are talking about how battleships are obsolete and have been for awhile now. That got me to won… --- ## ["My Parents Open Carry" the kid's book that explains why packing heat everywhere is good thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-parents-open-carry-the-kids-book-that-explains-why-packing-heat-everywhere-is-good-thing/698406)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-parents-open-carry-the-kids-book-that-explains-why-packing-heat-everywhere-is-good-thing/698406 "2014-09-17T12:43:03Z")
Need to explain to the kids why you and Dad need to go around strapped while shopping and taking them to the pool? Your answer is here! My Parents Open Carry From the Amazon reviews --- ## [What is my gf doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-my-gf-doing/418606)
**Author:** [@MuddVayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MuddVayne)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2007, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-my-gf-doing/418606 "2007-09-17T16:04:06Z")
Wow, I just spent half an hour writing this only for StraightDope to log me out when I submitted it… aaaaagh. So here I am writing it for the second time. Okay, so I recently introduced my girlfriend to Facebook (it’s a… --- ## [Girls: Skinny, tall or short, built guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-skinny-tall-or-short-built-guys/54132)
**Author:** [@Ell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ell)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2001, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-skinny-tall-or-short-built-guys/54132 "2001-02-16T17:17:28Z")
I have always wondered if women prefer skinny or built guys? Many a drunken evening has been spent debating which is more attractive to those strange, mystical and oft misunderstood creatures, women. The tall, skinny g… --- ## [I'm going to start the X-Files (a show I've never seen before). Ongoing thread about my opinions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-start-the-x-files-a-show-ive-never-seen-before-ongoing-thread-about-my-opinions/681740)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-start-the-x-files-a-show-ive-never-seen-before-ongoing-thread-about-my-opinions/681740 "2023-09-12T03:32:05Z")
So I know the X-Files is an extremely popular show. I’ve never actually seen it before (not one episode, not even a bit of any episodes) and figured it’s time to give it a try. I know almost nothing about the show, othe… --- ## [Found out my dad is drinking again after being sober 20 years.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-out-my-dad-is-drinking-again-after-being-sober-20-years/604474)
**Author:** [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-out-my-dad-is-drinking-again-after-being-sober-20-years/604474 "2011-12-02T22:15:49Z")
Some background, my dad drank heavily until I was about 17 and he got arrested for his final DUI. He stopped that next day and didn’t pick up alcohol again until recently. We’ve been estranged for almost two years beca… --- ## [Penny Arcade - May we die in the Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penny-arcade-may-we-die-in-the-forest/501794)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penny-arcade-may-we-die-in-the-forest/501794 "2009-08-12T04:31:59Z")
For those that don’t know, Penny Arcade (the webcomic. Yes, I’m starting a thread about a webcomic, roll your eyeballs back to the front if you please:p) recently made three new storyline comics, producing only the first… --- ## [Once a cheat, always a cheat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-a-cheat-always-a-cheat/483707)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-a-cheat-always-a-cheat/483707 "2009-02-03T17:11:32Z")
There have been numerous threads where this has been mentioned. Probably most recently this one. There seem to be some diverse views on it. IMHO it isn’t true- it may reflect the mindset and circumstances at the time b… --- ## [How do I lose 90-95 pounds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-lose-90-95-pounds/239284)
**Author:** [@Sweetie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sweetie)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2004, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-lose-90-95-pounds/239284 "2004-04-12T22:03:13Z")
What is a reasonable time allowed to lose 90-95 pounds? I’m 5’4’’ and about 200 pounds and I can’t go on living like this. I can’t breathe…it’s hard to walk up the satirs. I tried to ride a bike and got to the end of the… --- ## [Overweight due to metabolism/hormones/thyroid etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overweight-due-to-metabolism-hormones-thyroid-etc/780045)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overweight-due-to-metabolism-hormones-thyroid-etc/780045 "2017-05-04T22:48:35Z")
I’m sure this type of thing exists, but I’m curious as to how prevalent. My wife claims that she knows all sorts of people who fit this mold. Eat ridiculously low amounts of calories per day (e.g. less than 1,000, somet… --- ## [Incredible: Colorado Family Tries to Regain Home From Occupiers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredible-colorado-family-tries-to-regain-home-from-occupiers/628637)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredible-colorado-family-tries-to-regain-home-from-occupiers/628637 "2012-08-01T14:28:43Z")
Apparently a shady real estate agent used some “adverse possession” laws to sell a couple illegals an unoccupied home for $5,000. And the police won’t help them? I can’t believe this happened in the first place, but: … --- ## [04 Nissan sentra won't start. Bad ECM?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/04-nissan-sentra-wont-start-bad-ecm/590103)
**Author:** [@Willcross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Willcross)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/04-nissan-sentra-wont-start-bad-ecm/590103 "2011-07-25T15:40:09Z")
My fiance’s 04 nissan sentra 1.8 died on the road yesterday. We had it towed back to the house and I’m looking at it now. The first thing I noticed is the fuel pump is not coming on at all. I replaced the relay and chec… --- ## [Could someone explain FaceBook to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-someone-explain-facebook-to-me/631047)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-someone-explain-facebook-to-me/631047 "2012-08-11T02:31:50Z")
I don’t know if this belongs in CS or somewhere else, but I’ll start here. I’m not on FaceBook. I don’t want to be on FaceBook. I don’t think I well ever be on FaceBook. I’m really good at resisting peer pressure, so I … --- ## [Is this guy an ass or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-guy-an-ass-or-not/403248)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-guy-an-ass-or-not/403248 "2007-05-22T13:14:55Z")
I’m not pissed off enough to pit this, but this co-worker really annoyed me. I’m female, and there was a giant tree roach (or palmetto bug) in the women’s restroom at work. I’m not scared of much, but these bugs comple… --- ## [What's your favorite canned soup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-canned-soup/682026)
**Author:** [@rucciface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rucciface)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-canned-soup/682026 "2014-03-01T08:32:25Z")
I want some soup. I don’t know how to make soup, so… Is there a canned soup that you would give rave reviews? Most canned soups taste way too salty to me, but until I learn how to make soup from scratch I’m going to h… --- ## [Arrested for driving with out of state license?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-driving-with-out-of-state-license/540336)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-driving-with-out-of-state-license/540336 "2010-05-26T00:39:01Z")
From The Smoking Gun. WTF? Was she in Arizona? I thought a driver’s license issued by any state was valid in all the other ones? Any ideas? Link --- ## [Shut up USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shut-up-usa/114601)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2002, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shut-up-usa/114601 "2002-10-29T15:14:53Z")
Half the world manages to love football (soccer) with a passion and pretty much keep out of each other’s faces, get on well with eachother, and be good natured. Now A few Yanks get slightly interested and suddenly you c… --- ## [Best Way To Get Rid of Persistent 7th Day Adventist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-get-rid-of-persistent-7th-day-adventist/615375)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-get-rid-of-persistent-7th-day-adventist/615375 "2012-03-13T03:46:55Z")
There’s a Seventh Day Adventist who’s very persistent about knocking on my door and dropping off papers which I put in the recycling. What’s the best way to get rid of them? Do I have any legal rights regarding solicitat… --- ## [When Someone Identifies as "Asian" What Does This Mean To You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-identifies-as-asian-what-does-this-mean-to-you/504608)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-identifies-as-asian-what-does-this-mean-to-you/504608 "2014-12-13T10:58:12Z")
I was talking to someone who is from India and he has a profile in a dating site that he identifies himself as “Asian.” He keeps having issues with people thinking he is Chinese or Japanese. I tried to explain, that whi… --- ## [movies knownmore for their soundtrack than anything else](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-knownmore-for-their-soundtrack-than-anything-else/834521)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-knownmore-for-their-soundtrack-than-anything-else/834521 "2019-06-14T02:57:45Z")
in this thread, https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=876098 about the movie empire records many people have never seen the movie (which was pretty bad) but know the soundtrack from being on the radio An… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1000&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1002&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)