# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=101&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:** 102 --- ## [Why no vacuum or hydrogen based airships?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-vacuum-or-hydrogen-based-airships/763811)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 295\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-vacuum-or-hydrogen-based-airships/763811 "2023-05-18T02:30:05Z")
I know that the Hindenburg clearly put a dent in people’s confidence in hydrogen’s usefulness in lighter than air travel, but that was a very long time ago, and there are still questions as to whether the hydrogen or the… --- ## [Is Weiner finished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-weiner-finished/584783)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-weiner-finished/584783 "2011-06-18T13:49:54Z")
(I was going to post in this thread, but it seems to have outlived its usefulness and degenerated into a DtC-centric mess). In that thread, I said I wasn’t among those predicting that Anthony Weiner would end up resigni… --- ## [The Book of Boba Fett](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-book-of-boba-fett/953653)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 612\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-book-of-boba-fett/953653 "2022-06-11T20:44:47Z")
The trailer for the series is up. I see that B’omarr Monks are still hanging around on Tatooine. Is it too much to ask that Ephant Mon get a prominent role in the Fett administration? … --- ## ["Adam and Eve were 15 feet tall" - Origin of this belief?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-and-eve-were-15-feet-tall-origin-of-this-belief/549984)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-and-eve-were-15-feet-tall-origin-of-this-belief/549984 "2013-01-19T07:45:30Z")
I attend (but do not believe) a conservative, fundamentalist “Church of Christ” congregation in Nashville, Tennessee. Recently, I have overheard some conversations amongst the young folk (teenagers) – evidently, one of t… --- ## [How do nails end up in tires?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-nails-end-up-in-tires/623504)
**Author:** [@beeyule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beeyule)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-nails-end-up-in-tires/623504 "2021-04-22T14:22:35Z")
It would seem like nails lying flat would stay flat when run over by the tire and most likely wouldn’t puncture it. If the nail were lying flat and it had an average size nail head, the nail might start to move vertical… --- ## [Anne Hathaway's Eyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anne-hathaways-eyes/489894)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2009, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anne-hathaways-eyes/489894 "2009-03-23T03:40:40Z")
The other day some email trivia pointed out that if our eyes had the same size ratio to our heads as a cat’s do, then our eyes would be the size of baseballs. I’m not here to dispute that claim. I’m here to ask if you … --- ## [Human civilizations before the last ice-age?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-civilizations-before-the-last-ice-age/654668)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-civilizations-before-the-last-ice-age/654668 "2014-04-30T22:07:12Z")
I’m certain this one’s been done before and my search-foo is weak. But I just watched a couple episodes of “Life After People” (I could only get through a couple–it’s fascinating and boring as shit at the same time, som… --- ## [Responses to a straight, white male complaining on these message boards.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/responses-to-a-straight-white-male-complaining-on-these-message-boards/682754)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/responses-to-a-straight-white-male-complaining-on-these-message-boards/682754 "2014-03-10T16:55:17Z")
First, I would just like to say that I am a straight, white male. I will never understand what it would be like to be in the shoes of someone who isn’t. I’m for equality all around. I’m pro-gay marriage, very much aga… --- ## [Legal Herbal Incense...Anyone Tried It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-herbal-incense-anyone-tried-it/550331)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2014, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-herbal-incense-anyone-tried-it/550331 "2014-03-30T23:49:36Z")
One of my employees told me about purchasing this stuff called “Funky Monkey” from a local head shop and he claims that it gets you really high. Its some herbal blend that I ascertained has been sprayed or otherwise trea… --- ## [My dog has lost his appetite, seems fine all other ways...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-has-lost-his-appetite-seems-fine-all-other-ways/575281)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-has-lost-his-appetite-seems-fine-all-other-ways/575281 "2011-03-31T19:34:24Z")
A lack of appetite in a dog always make my blood run cold. My dog is a vibrantly healthy, muscular mutt, mostly lab I think, about 65 pounds. He normally has a robust appetite and a very keen interest in food. All the … --- ## [Will they really bring back the battleship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-they-really-bring-back-the-battleship/782639)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 243\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2017, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-they-really-bring-back-the-battleship/782639 "2017-04-09T19:38:43Z")
Here is an interesting article on the subject. Personally I have always thought it was a bad idea to take them out. Just the sight alone of the Iowa or New Jersey is enough to scare off some little Iranian frigates. --- ## [How can one NOT know how to swim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-one-not-know-how-to-swim/626700)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-one-not-know-how-to-swim/626700 "2013-06-18T18:59:13Z")
This is something that’s always puzzled me. I get not knowing how to do the various ‘stroke’ styles of swimming. But a simple dog paddle? How can people NOT know how to do that? Especially when it means keeping yoursel… --- ## [Coffee. Tips for lowering the acid/sour taste/aftertaste](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-tips-for-lowering-the-acid-sour-taste-aftertaste/493749)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-tips-for-lowering-the-acid-sour-taste-aftertaste/493749 "2009-04-30T13:24:05Z")
I’m tired of coffee having a “sour” aspect. I want my coffee to taste like hot Haagen Daaz coffee ice cream, not coffee yogurt. I’ve been using a french press for years, but I’m wondering if that might be the problem? … --- ## [Old-style telephone numbers and how to dial them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-style-telephone-numbers-and-how-to-dial-them/458043)
**Author:** [@ntcrawler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ntcrawler)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-style-telephone-numbers-and-how-to-dial-them/458043 "2011-04-29T20:01:28Z")
I’m wondering about those old-style telephone numbers from before touchtone dialing was popular. The ones that feature a name followed by 1 plus 4 digits, like Pennsylvania 6-5000, Venture 3-1234,. If I was back in 1949 … --- ## [So we watched Watchmen this weekend and we hated it (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-we-watched-watchmen-this-weekend-and-we-hated-it-open-spoilers/603020)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 311\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-we-watched-watchmen-this-weekend-and-we-hated-it-open-spoilers/603020 "2011-11-19T17:59:31Z")
Well, Ok, not hated it, or we wouldn’t have finished it, but we were pretty bored and unimpressed. I had heard some great things about this film, how it was a “real” superhero film and how I would love it, but I spent mo… --- ## [Nutella - most deceptive product on the shelf?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nutella-most-deceptive-product-on-the-shelf/651285)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nutella-most-deceptive-product-on-the-shelf/651285 "2014-03-11T17:04:09Z")
From another thread: From the Nutella site: Christ on a pogo stick. I assumed you were joking (never tasted the stuff) and I know how prevalent sugar is in grocery foods, but… the sugar outweighs the nuts? And then… --- ## [Using the toilet on Shabbat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-the-toilet-on-shabbat/475697)
**Author:** [@BrandonR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrandonR)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-the-toilet-on-shabbat/475697 "2008-12-10T16:26:39Z")
Does using a toilet on the Shabbat result in any problems for orthodox Jews? I know that they’re supposed to pre-tear toilet paper to use on the Shabbat (:eek:) but does the act of flushing amount to “labor”? Just wonder… --- ## [Greatest Simpsons Quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-simpsons-quotes/613195)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-simpsons-quotes/613195 "2013-03-11T05:26:01Z")
This is meant as a companion to Quimby’s In honor of the Simpsons 500th episode… thread. Name your favorite Simpsons quotes. It doesn’t have to be one, I’m not going to be picky. I’ll start with the immortal: “To alc… --- ## [Titanic tourist submarine missing 6-19-2023 (Debris field found, passengers presumed dead. 06-22-23)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-tourist-submarine-missing-6-19-2023-debris-field-found-passengers-presumed-dead-06-22-23/985781)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 818\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-tourist-submarine-missing-6-19-2023-debris-field-found-passengers-presumed-dead-06-22-23/985781 "2023-06-27T15:07:51Z")
Maybe we should have this thread titled as: “Titanic, Just don’t do it”? I hope they do make it, the sub should have enough oxygen and supplies for 3 days AFAIK. --- ## [Lost 2.23: "Live Together, Die Alone" \[Season Finale\] Open Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-2-23-live-together-die-alone-season-finale-open-spoilers/358024)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 435\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2006, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-2-23-live-together-die-alone-season-finale-open-spoilers/358024 "2006-06-03T21:08:24Z")
First, the thread rules: 2 full hours of Lost. How cool is that? Of course, when it’s over that’s it until the fall. There’s a 1 hour recap show on just before this episode— the same one they showed a few weeks ago… --- ## [Seeing Two Different Shades of Color Out of Each Eye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-two-different-shades-of-color-out-of-each-eye/601626)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2014, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-two-different-shades-of-color-out-of-each-eye/601626 "2014-05-30T10:42:32Z")
Hi guys, I have noticed sometimes that I see two slightly different shades of colors out of one eye when I close the other. It’s easiest to perceive if I am looking at something that is a soft white. When I close my righ… --- ## [Why Jesus is not God and can't be God.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-jesus-is-not-god-and-cant-be-god/665115)
**Author:** [@ruben4ruben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruben4ruben)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-jesus-is-not-god-and-cant-be-god/665115 "2013-08-31T19:21:58Z")
1 \*\*He never claimed to be God almighty. It’s nowhere in the Bible. \*\* He did say he was one with God in John 10:30 and many try to use that to say he is part of a combined being. (trinity). But that does not work since… --- ## [The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Seen it; open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-seen-it-open-spoilers/676312)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2014, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-seen-it-open-spoilers/676312 "2014-04-28T03:49:51Z")
The anticipation thread for all the Hobbit movies, which started in October 2010: The Hobbit movie(s) anticipation thread - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board And here’s where you can freely discuss the newest m… --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' - February 2013 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-february-2013-edition/648895)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-february-2013-edition/648895 "2013-03-01T01:11:31Z")
Hello, everyone, and welcome to February. This is the first of these threads since the passing of our friend Khadaji on January 25th. Khadaji was a very kind and gentle person, and many long term Dopers fondly remember … --- ## [Romney 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-2016/696562)
**Author:** [@Osiris\_the\_1st](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Osiris_the_1st)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-2016/696562 "2015-02-09T21:15:21Z")
An Op-Ed on CNN theorizes that Mitt Romney could be a viable GOP Presidential candidate in 2016 should he decide to run. (He has denied any plans to do so). I don’t know if I buy it. While it looks like he still has a g… --- ## [Restaurants with confusing or bizarre ordering systems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurants-with-confusing-or-bizarre-ordering-systems/677939)
**Author:** [@erysichthon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erysichthon)\ **Replies:** 238\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurants-with-confusing-or-bizarre-ordering-systems/677939 "2014-01-14T03:59:37Z")
Has anyone else ever had the experience of walking into a restaurant (usually a fast-food establishment) and not understanding how to order food there? Well, I have, and I don’t like it. I don’t think dining should invo… --- ## [Things I learned from watching TV cop shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-watching-tv-cop-shows/983820)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 538\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-watching-tv-cop-shows/983820 "2023-09-22T22:48:38Z")
If you kill someone on the streets, go ahead and steal the watch, cash, phone etc. Dump it all sure, (except maybe the cash, and maybe someone will find the wallet , use the cards, and be the suspect). That way “it is a… --- ## [PGA Tour 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-tour-2015/711549)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pga-tour-2015/711549 "2015-11-03T02:11:19Z")
I don’t see a golf thread for this year. I’ve always enjoyed the Phoenix Open, but this one has been far more interesting than others in recent memory. Tiger had a disastrous second round and both him and Phil didn’t ma… --- ## [Why isn't Europe enough for the white race?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-europe-enough-for-the-white-race/645438)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-europe-enough-for-the-white-race/645438 "2013-07-24T09:08:03Z")
Whenever I see these people who talk about the need for white power (under whatever name) in North America, I’m offended. If you want to defend the white world, go back to Europe. If you want to defend “Anglo-Saxon civi… --- ## [The Rifleman - Did they ever explain his backstory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rifleman-did-they-ever-explain-his-backstory/626286)
**Author:** [@Roadfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadfood)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2014, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rifleman-did-they-ever-explain-his-backstory/626286 "2014-01-11T07:06:29Z")
I’ve been watching a few episodes of “The Rifleman” on METV lately. So this guy is a peaceful rancher. He’s a widower with a (12-year old, 14?) son. How did he come to be such an expert with a rifle, and to own what is a… --- ## [What rule changes would you propose to strengthen/improve GD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rule-changes-would-you-propose-to-strengthen-improve-gd/526440)
**Author:** [@raindog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raindog)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rule-changes-would-you-propose-to-strengthen-improve-gd/526440 "2013-08-09T01:22:31Z")
This thread is a good primer for this discussion. You’ll note that both tomndebb and Marley23 have the stated goal of improving GD; something regulars in GD would probably support. What would you propose to improve the … --- ## [Psychics fail scientific test.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychics-fail-scientific-test/639448)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychics-fail-scientific-test/639448 "2013-03-31T16:28:31Z")
The test by researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London, tried to establish whether mediums could use psychic abilities to identify something about five unseen volunteers. The results, carried out under test conditi… --- ## [How do you tell asian people apart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-asian-people-apart/502733)
**Author:** [@agentorange4tang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/agentorange4tang)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-asian-people-apart/502733 "2010-05-18T00:06:18Z")
Whenever my asian friends are referring to other asian people, they don’t refer to them as asian (as us whities tend to), but what kind of asian; it’s uncanny. And I’m not talking about their individual cultures, but the… --- ## [Game of Thrones 4.07 "Mockingbird" 5/18/14 \[no spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-4-07-mockingbird-5-18-14-no-spoilers/688683)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-4-07-mockingbird-5-18-14-no-spoilers/688683 "2014-05-23T13:48:26Z")
4.01 Two Swords 4.02 The Lion and The Rose 4.03 Breaker of Chains 4.04 Oathkeeper 4.05 First of His Name 4.06 The Laws of Gods and Men Rules sticky --- ## [Is this cartoon racist (Tennis).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-cartoon-racist-tennis/821230)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 414\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-cartoon-racist-tennis/821230 "2019-03-04T17:39:55Z")
An Australian newspaper posted this cartoon referencing Serena Williams breakdown in the US Open women final. It’s been derided as racist. And I can see why, some might say that. But, I don’t think it is, since it refer… --- ## [MLB: September](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september/667714)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 292\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-september/667714 "2013-09-30T14:19:27Z")
The last games of August have been completed. Here’s how things stand going into September. AL East: Boston leads by 4.5 games AL Central: Detroit leads by 8.5 games AL West: Texas leads by 2.0 games NL East: Atlanta… --- ## [Iran declines invitation to call Trump about Trump's concerns: Trump the statesman, part 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-declines-invitation-to-call-trump-about-trumps-concerns-trump-the-statesman-part-2/833786)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-declines-invitation-to-call-trump-about-trumps-concerns-trump-the-statesman-part-2/833786 "2019-09-23T12:45:06Z")
Or maybe that should be “Trump the statesman? (Part 2)”. Anyway, here’s the sitch: It all started last week, with the US announcing that it was moving naval resources to the area in response to a claimed missile shipm… --- ## [What is your opinion of the S.C.A. as it stands today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-of-the-s-c-a-as-it-stands-today/663945)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-of-the-s-c-a-as-it-stands-today/663945 "2025-12-26T08:04:51Z")
Many years ago I was a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (Shire of Stromgard, Kingdom of An Tir), but I dropped out due to life getting in the way. Is it worth getting back into it, or has interest died dow… --- ## [New Doper Picture Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-doper-picture-thread/505425)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-doper-picture-thread/505425 "2009-08-26T05:16:48Z")
So, the birthday thread made me want to see pictures of everyone … so I thought I’d start Picture Thread #5,492. I’ll go first: Me in July at Cumberland Falls State Park near Corbin, Ky. Last week with our new Prius. --- ## [When did professional wrestling become fake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-professional-wrestling-become-fake/638444)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-professional-wrestling-become-fake/638444 "2012-10-25T23:05:41Z")
OK I’m not stupid. I know wrestling has always been fake. But in the past they never admitted it. There were some famous incidents when wrestlers got irate when you called it fake. John Stossel got slapped around. Richar… --- ## [Poverty and Intelligence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poverty-and-intelligence/590008)
**Author:** [@DirkGntly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DirkGntly)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poverty-and-intelligence/590008 "2011-08-07T18:48:46Z")
In the “NCLB, where to next?” thread, it was broadly hinted that poverty perpetuates a lack of intelligence, and hence, lower test scores. I wanted to open a discussion more specifically on that topic, to ask if perhaps… --- ## [Drivers are going crazy//When someone signals, you let them change lanes!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drivers-are-going-crazy-when-someone-signals-you-let-them-change-lanes/590339)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drivers-are-going-crazy-when-someone-signals-you-let-them-change-lanes/590339 "2014-09-19T19:46:12Z")
Jesus Fucking Christ, what is wrong with drivers around here? I live in a large, congested metropolitan area where people have to get places by car in stressful and dangerous traffic conditions. We need to turn left, tur… --- ## [Introducing the former Bruce Jenner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-the-former-bruce-jenner/721361)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 244\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-the-former-bruce-jenner/721361 "2015-06-10T22:12:11Z")
So, Bruce Jenner is now Caitlyn Jenner. Honestly, the sex change operation isn’t nearly as interesting as the fact that they managed to make that wrinkled old man look so hot. I didn’t know it was possible to completel… --- ## [Healthcare Reform Down In Flames?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthcare-reform-down-in-flames/564004)
**Author:** [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthcare-reform-down-in-flames/564004 "2010-12-21T01:59:29Z")
Ruling Now what, other than the expected appeal? --- ## [Famous people with names that sound like pseudonyms but aren't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-with-names-that-sound-like-pseudonyms-but-arent/594190)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-with-names-that-sound-like-pseudonyms-but-arent/594190 "2013-08-13T16:34:34Z")
Inspired by the “rock & roll pseudonyms” thread. It was mentioned there that “Prince” was not in fact a pseudonym. I mentioned one other – Thelonious Monk. So who else has a name that you think must be fake but it rea… --- ## [Products of Incest.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-of-incest/492096)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-of-incest/492096 "2015-10-22T00:49:43Z")
I guess it might be partly out of morbid curiosity, but I have wondered for some time now, how do children of incest usually turn out? Are they hideously deformed usually? When I was smaller people used to say children o… --- ## [How do you get cash without an ATM card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-cash-without-an-atm-card/62361)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2001, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-cash-without-an-atm-card/62361 "2001-04-20T01:03:25Z")
OK, maybe I’m an idiot, but I’ve honestly never had to deal with this before. I lost my ATM card, and am still waiting for the replacement. In the meantime, my cash supplies are dwindling at a rather alarming rate. I ima… --- ## [Bogus "Driving w/o license" ticket--advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bogus-driving-w-o-license-ticket-advice/637169)
**Author:** [@al27052](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/al27052)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bogus-driving-w-o-license-ticket-advice/637169 "2012-10-30T02:40:58Z")
I recently moved to Virginia. I haven’t bothered to get a Virginia driver’s license yet, because my wife is applying to grad school in several other states, and we may move within the next 6-8 months or so, depending. … --- ## [Water Witching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-witching/509722)
**Author:** [@Santa\_Cruz\_n](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santa_Cruz_n)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-witching/509722 "2009-12-05T13:24:41Z")
Thanks, Cecil. It’s nice to read a reasonable, skeptical explanation for this supposedly paranormal behavior. I’m a retired science teacher and in my science classes I would demonstrate this by using two welding rods b… --- ## [Most oddly specific retail store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-oddly-specific-retail-store/782981)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-oddly-specific-retail-store/782981 "2023-06-24T20:00:51Z")
What was the most oddly specific physical retail location you have seen? -Today I saw a store called the “Bird Seed Depot” selling nothing but seed and bird houses. -“Purrrniture” nothing but cat furniture and toys. W… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=100&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=102&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)