# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1048&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:** 1049 --- ## [what's the real price of clothing? how much does it sell for in China?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-real-price-of-clothing-how-much-does-it-sell-for-in-china/517713)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2009, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-real-price-of-clothing-how-much-does-it-sell-for-in-china/517713 "2009-11-18T22:38:52Z")
the several times of my life when I had the misfortune of having to go shopping for clothes myself, I have noticed that prices of cheap, run-of-the-mill clothes are, well, variable. Sometimes shirt costs $6, sometimes sh… --- ## [When will Shakespeare be translated into Modern English?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-shakespeare-be-translated-into-modern-english/444147)
**Author:** [@Malienation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malienation)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-shakespeare-be-translated-into-modern-english/444147 "2008-04-10T13:26:52Z")
I read a book by a linguist recently that posited that Shakespeare is wildly popular in other non-English speaking countries (e.g., in Japan, recent translations have been best-sellers) because his plays are necessarily … --- ## [Buffy Fans - You watching Ringer Sept 13? (SMG's new show)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-fans-you-watching-ringer-sept-13-smgs-new-show/595637)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-fans-you-watching-ringer-sept-13-smgs-new-show/595637 "2011-10-19T16:22:37Z")
Official site with preview. Be sure to click the comic con preview is really, really good. “you have the wrong girl!” :smiley: oh yeah, that’s SMG at her bad ass best. cast So far, it looks pretty good. I’ve waited… --- ## [The U.S. flag displayed inside churches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-u-s-flag-displayed-inside-churches/523839)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2010, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-u-s-flag-displayed-inside-churches/523839 "2010-01-08T03:35:05Z")
The Protestant church where I grew up had two flags displayed at the front of the sanctuary: The flag of our church, and the U.S. flag on the other side. I always wondered why the U.S. flag was on display there, as in … --- ## [Women and shoe sizes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-and-shoe-sizes/693081)
**Author:** [@amyvjacobs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amyvjacobs)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-and-shoe-sizes/693081 "2014-07-21T17:08:52Z")
The other day, my Brazilian roommate started commenting on how big my feet are. Now, you’re probably thinking that I’m a size 10 or 11. I’m only a size 9.5. Since when is a size 9-9.5 considered huge for a woman? She… --- ## [GOP decides to Ignore Primaries and Pick its Nominee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-decides-to-ignore-primaries-and-pick-its-nominee/749179)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-decides-to-ignore-primaries-and-pick-its-nominee/749179 "2016-03-19T00:16:09Z")
This isn’t a prediction – it’s what leaders of the GOP are stating outright: http://www.politico.com/story/2016/03/boehner-endorses-paul-ryan-for-president-220855 Or here: I love this: The rule in politics for b… --- ## [God was looking out for some, not others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-was-looking-out-for-some-not-others/81643)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2001, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-was-looking-out-for-some-not-others/81643 "2001-10-03T01:32:01Z")
I hear people saying things like “God was looking out for him when he decided to take another flight/didn’t go to work Tuesday”, or similar things, and it makes me wonder about the appropriateness of saying things like t… --- ## [Parents helping their adult children buy homes: Raising the bar on good parenting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-helping-their-adult-children-buy-homes-raising-the-bar-on-good-parenting/728034)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-helping-their-adult-children-buy-homes-raising-the-bar-on-good-parenting/728034 "2015-08-20T01:39:46Z")
Just read this article: Millennials getting help buying homes from their (rich) parents My thoughts: The article makes it sound like this is a “rich people thing”. But I don’t think it is that uncommon for middle-cl… --- ## [How did you meet your S.O.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-meet-your-s-o/667335)
**Author:** [@want2befree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2befree)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-meet-your-s-o/667335 "2013-09-03T16:46:19Z")
Not sure if there’s been a thread like this recently, but partly prompted by the OKCupid success story, I would like to ask, how did you meet your S.O.? I am mid-40s, (almost!) divorced and really would love to meet some… --- ## [Cashiers! Put the damn receipt in the bag, and don't bother me with it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashiers-put-the-damn-receipt-in-the-bag-and-dont-bother-me-with-it/64549)
**Author:** [@Hazel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazel)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cashiers-put-the-damn-receipt-in-the-bag-and-dont-bother-me-with-it/64549 "2012-07-27T00:14:41Z")
Okay, here’s how it used to work. The cashier rang up your purchases, then hit “total”. The register spit out a receipt, which was put in the bag with your purchases. Which is where it belongs! You paid, and got you chan… --- ## [Homophobic and Damned Ashamed of It](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homophobic-and-damned-ashamed-of-it/630376)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homophobic-and-damned-ashamed-of-it/630376 "2012-08-09T22:59:55Z")
So as not to highjack the thread about having one’s choice of sexual preference… Indoctrination, largely. The cultural/media/pop image is of some influence in this. I know a lot of guys who have a severe fear of bei… --- ## [Afghanistan: What the hell do we do now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghanistan-what-the-hell-do-we-do-now/794289)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghanistan-what-the-hell-do-we-do-now/794289 "2017-08-24T15:49:57Z")
This thread has two purposes: We’re ~16 years into this war, and there is no end in sight. I’m wondering what the thoughts are here about what we do going forward. Trump is going to announce his new strategy for A… --- ## [Why do people love working for tech startups - because they sound terrible.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-love-working-for-tech-startups-because-they-sound-terrible/629117)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-love-working-for-tech-startups-because-they-sound-terrible/629117 "2012-08-23T19:16:44Z")
I’ve worked for a wide variety of companies over the years, including a number of tech startups, and I’m trying to wrap my brain around why people love working for them. Ratings on Glassdoor.com are often 5 stars and pe… --- ## [Am I a prude? Ashley Madison.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-prude-ashley-madison-com/480088)
**Author:** [@Atomicflea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomicflea)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-prude-ashley-madison-com/480088 "2009-01-07T19:57:55Z")
So I suscribe to Sirius and listen to Stern in the mornings during my hour-and-a-half commute in. Ashleymadison.comis one of his advertisers. According to thier site, they also advertise or were mentioned on Dr. Phil, Ty… --- ## [Why are the majority of people right-handed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-majority-of-people-right-handed/748848)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-majority-of-people-right-handed/748848 "2016-03-25T09:33:44Z")
As I understand, about ten percent of the population is left-handed. I would expect the correct explanation to include a reason why the number is close to ten percent. I have my own theory. When I was a teenager, I visi… --- ## [Snowiest City in World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowiest-city-in-world/96332)
**Author:** [@zapp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zapp)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowiest-city-in-world/96332 "2010-11-26T15:03:55Z")
There seems to be much debate about what the snowiest city in the U.S. and world is. Everyone who lives in a cold, dreary city claims that their city is the snowiest (possibly because that’s the only claim to fame such b… --- ## [McDonald's Racial Ads: They can't be serious?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-racial-ads-they-cant-be-serious/510816)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-racial-ads-they-cant-be-serious/510816 "2009-10-01T20:08:15Z")
So these have been making the rounds on the 'net for a few weeks, but I just noticed them. McDonald’s has made a few marketing sites targeted at certain ethnicities: 365black.com targets black people and promotes “Oppo… --- ## [Naval cannonballs circa 1805 - did they explode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-cannonballs-circa-1805-did-they-explode/672481)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-cannonballs-circa-1805-did-they-explode/672481 "2013-10-31T02:43:59Z")
Did cannonballs\* used in naval warfare around the time of the Battle of Trafalgar explode? Or, was their effect strictly kinetic? \*I understand that, according to some, cannonballs are solid spheres that by definition d… --- ## [What should EVERY American adult know how to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-every-american-adult-know-how-to-do/551005)
**Author:** [@Cyningablod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyningablod)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-every-american-adult-know-how-to-do/551005 "2010-08-27T18:59:23Z")
A few weeks ago I saw someone’s blog post (I don’t remember whose, nor where it was) that listed that person’s top 50 things that he though every person should know how to do. Inspired by that, I started thinking about … --- ## [I have three wisdom teeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-three-wisdom-teeth/510793)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-three-wisdom-teeth/510793 "2009-09-23T20:19:32Z")
Why don’t I have four? --- ## ["It's all about the Benjamins, baby" -- anti-Semitic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-all-about-the-benjamins-baby-anti-semitic/829356)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-all-about-the-benjamins-baby-anti-semitic/829356 "2019-02-19T16:17:31Z")
I read that a Muslim Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, has been condemned by her own party leadership for anti-Semitic tweets. I was shocked and wanted to see the despicable tweets with my own eyes. In response to someone els… --- ## [Old Sprinkler System](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-sprinkler-system/620193)
**Author:** [@yearofglad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yearofglad)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-sprinkler-system/620193 "2013-12-18T13:15:03Z")
Not sure if this is the right forum for this: My girlfriend and I recently bought a home built in 1955. It clearly has an old sprinkler system installed - well, at least the sprinkler heads are there. There are probably… --- ## [The Pit and the Pendulum - what was in the pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit-and-the-pendulum-what-was-in-the-pit/693196)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pit-and-the-pendulum-what-was-in-the-pit/693196 "2014-07-21T00:40:10Z")
The story by Edgar Allen Poe - “The Pit and the Pendulum” - it’s never explicitly stated what the pit contains, but it is stated that the main character is so terrified of what he sees in it that he decides that any othe… --- ## [Global Warming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-warming/351715)
**Author:** [@SentientMeat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SentientMeat)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2006, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/global-warming/351715 "2006-05-15T04:24:58Z")
Cecil’s column on global warming rather misses a lot of fundamental points. Anthropogenic Climate Change denial is dead in professional and academic climatology these days. One might as well answer “Beats me” to the qu… --- ## [Awright, cheese eating surrender monkeys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awright-cheese-eating-surrender-monkeys/122999)
**Author:** [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2002, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awright-cheese-eating-surrender-monkeys/122999 "2002-08-12T04:29:28Z")
Snotty. Entitled. Can’t-be-bothered. Overbearing. Failing business. Refusing to modernize. Librairie de France, you have managed to distill every unpleasant stereotype of the French (other than odoriferousness, but … --- ## [How will the weird administration spin on Libya affect the election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-weird-administration-spin-on-libya-affect-the-election/635067)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-weird-administration-spin-on-libya-affect-the-election/635067 "2012-10-16T22:22:49Z")
Why are they so adamant about standing by this absurd theory that a movie got Ambassador Stevens killed, and that a coordinated attack with mortars and RPGs was “spontaneous”? It seems to me like a sure way to piss away… --- ## [Judge limits Biden administration contact with social media firms {Overturned June 26,2024}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-limits-biden-administration-contact-with-social-media-firms-overturned-june-26-2024/986583)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-limits-biden-administration-contact-with-social-media-firms-overturned-june-26-2024/986583 "2024-06-26T20:14:18Z")
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/04/judge-limits-biden-administration-contact-with-social-media-firms-00104656 The ruling and order from Doughty, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, are the latest develo… --- ## [Was Abraham Lincoln gay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-abraham-lincoln-gay/777823)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-abraham-lincoln-gay/777823 "2017-02-11T00:58:45Z")
Link to Cecil’s column. In the column mention is made of a book that gay-activist Larry Kramer was writing in which he claimed he would publish letters, etc proving Lincoln was gay. In 1999 he read extracts from these p… --- ## [Can somebody explain Oprah Winfrey to non US-Americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-oprah-winfrey-to-non-us-americans/994778)
**Author:** [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-oprah-winfrey-to-non-us-americans/994778 "2024-04-29T01:26:54Z")
I think the title is clear, but just to make sure have a look at her making a surprise entry in Stephen Colbert’s Late Night Show (7:45, if the link does not lead you directly there). He seemes thrilled. The audience is … --- ## [What are the most frustrating segments of video games you have ever played?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-frustrating-segments-of-video-games-you-have-ever-played/549788)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-frustrating-segments-of-video-games-you-have-ever-played/549788 "2010-08-18T04:02:01Z")
I’ll start, with video(if possible). No order here, just as I think of them. Kya: Dark Lineage - Jumping through these fans and free falling through obstacles. If you hit one thing, you are dead…and the camera is very… --- ## [Why can't you control your damn tumors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-you-control-your-damn-tumors/280126)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2004, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-you-control-your-damn-tumors/280126 "2004-12-22T03:39:54Z")
Link I realize you’re a good friend, and your fight with cancer is a big deal to you, but I think you could show a little more compassion for those of us who still have plenty of life remaining. It pisses me off that yo… --- ## [So... \[just joined the board\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-just-joined-the-board/645018)
**Author:** [@danii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danii)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-just-joined-the-board/645018 "2013-01-25T23:53:30Z")
no idea where the introduction thread is and i apologize in advance if i’m posting in the wrong place, but after lurking for a few days i’m just gonna wing it and say hi everybody, my name is danielle, 20 years old, coll… --- ## [The greatest Whoosh of all time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-whoosh-of-all-time/422153)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-whoosh-of-all-time/422153 "2015-05-12T15:37:47Z")
“Sometimes when reading Goethe I have the paralyzing suspicion that he is trying to be funny.” -Guy Davenport Over all these years I still haven’t decided if Niccolò Machiavelli was serious with ‘The Prince’. What do … --- ## [Men in black 3 - it's better than 2 (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-in-black-3-its-better-than-2-spoilers/623113)
**Author:** [@MostlyClueless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MostlyClueless)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-in-black-3-its-better-than-2-spoilers/623113 "2012-06-08T00:27:20Z")
Of course, saying it’s better than 2 doesn’t really mean all that much, but I think they did a worthwhile job. Josh Brolin is an excellent K, and the whole movie was plenty entertaining. I’m wondering about a single plo… --- ## [Homemade silencers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-silencers/491698)
**Author:** [@jakesteele](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakesteele)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-silencers/491698 "2009-04-02T23:27:12Z")
I’m wondering about the effectiveness of homemade silencers, particularly the ones you see in movies; empty milk bottle, potato, etc. Also, how good are the ones you can make yourself following directions from on of tho… --- ## [How Many Birds Have You Killed With Your Car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-birds-have-you-killed-with-your-car/654913)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-birds-have-you-killed-with-your-car/654913 "2013-04-13T20:59:30Z")
In another thread, the discussion turned to killing birds accidentally with your car. This has never happened to me, in roughly forty years as a licensed driver. The other poster in the discussion – no idea how long he’… --- ## [Headhunter/Recruiter commission](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headhunter-recruiter-commission/153212)
**Author:** [@mazzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mazzer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2003, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headhunter-recruiter-commission/153212 "2003-02-07T01:38:38Z")
Can anyone in the industry give me an idea of what the commission for a headhunter/recruiter is? We’re talking small potato job here, under 50k. What is the structure for something like this; is it fairly consistent ac… --- ## [New Mini-Rants for 2007](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mini-rants-for-2007/386859)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2007, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mini-rants-for-2007/386859 "2007-01-21T05:46:08Z")
People who insist on backing their cars into parking spots but don’t know how to do it right…grrr. So they end up sticking out all over the place and over dividing lines. Totally oblivious people at the library. At … --- ## [C-130 Hercules cargo plane turns 60](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/c-130-hercules-cargo-plane-turns-60/717121)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/c-130-hercules-cargo-plane-turns-60/717121 "2026-08-05T04:33:32Z")
An amazingly durable and useful plane: http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/us/c-130-hercules-military-plane-anniversary/index.html My favorite variant: Lockheed AC-130 - Wikipedia --- ## [Why is BarnOwl a PMSing psychopath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-barnowl-a-pmsing-psychopath/475702)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-barnowl-a-pmsing-psychopath/475702 "2008-12-06T21:12:02Z")
I saw a link to this thread that brought it to my attention (starting with post #40) and since the original was locked, and I’m sort of curious how this pans out, plus I wanted to use the phrase PMSing pscyhopath so I fi… --- ## [Illinois - Vacation Law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-vacation-law/556276)
**Author:** [@YrbkMgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YrbkMgr)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-vacation-law/556276 "2013-04-05T02:03:49Z")
I have a friend who works in Information Technology and is an exempt employee. She works her butt off and doesn’t take a lot of vacation. She has accrued a significant amount of vacation and has attempted to schedule it … --- ## [Is Lowe's out of their mind??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lowes-out-of-their-mind/487571)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lowes-out-of-their-mind/487571 "2009-02-28T03:56:01Z")
Ugh so I’ve gotten myself a new little house. Taking my time to get moved in since there’s some repair work to be done. One of the things that needs done is to get new carpet in each of the new bedrooms. Well my mom and… --- ## [Do Other Animals Have As Much Pain As Humans When Giving Birth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-other-animals-have-as-much-pain-as-humans-when-giving-birth/581261)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-other-animals-have-as-much-pain-as-humans-when-giving-birth/581261 "2014-09-09T17:59:27Z")
Seems fairly obvious most female humans giving birth have a considerable amount of pain, but does this apply to other animals? --- ## [Explain the vitriol directed towards Jesse Jackson, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-vitriol-directed-towards-jesse-jackson-please/411461)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2007, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-vitriol-directed-towards-jesse-jackson-please/411461 "2007-07-27T08:16:50Z")
pizzabrat has a thread about alleged self-proclaimed Black leaders in GQ. As usual when the names Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are mentioned, there are denigrating comments about both. I’m curious to learn specific ins… --- ## [\<--- Republicans - the wilderness is this way (turn left)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-the-wilderness-is-this-way-turn-left/648141)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-the-wilderness-is-this-way-turn-left/648141 "2013-02-01T16:47:57Z")
Since the election and around the inaguration I saw several news stories about the Republican leadership attending a private retreat, seemingly to discuss new strategies for moving the party forward. Are they just lickin… --- ## [In the marvel comics and films, who is married and related](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-marvel-comics-and-films-who-is-married-and-related/691031)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-marvel-comics-and-films-who-is-married-and-related/691031 "2014-06-24T02:16:15Z")
Watching X men days of future past I was surprised to find out that Magneto was Quicksilver’s father. I had no idea. I knew Azazel was nightcrawler’s dad but had no idea that Mystique was his mom. I guess that would expl… --- ## [Kids Can Say The Darndest Things -- To Creep You The Hell Out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-can-say-the-darndest-things-to-creep-you-the-hell-out/504862)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2009, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-can-say-the-darndest-things-to-creep-you-the-hell-out/504862 "2009-08-11T09:38:12Z")
Oh sure, kinds can say all kinds of stuff to crack you up. But man, occasionally they can sure pull out straight out of the “Ok, that’s kinda creepy” file. As we we’re finishing up breakfast this morning, The Littlest B… --- ## [What are/were your contrary opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-were-your-contrary-opinions/789452)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-were-your-contrary-opinions/789452 "2017-06-28T21:31:36Z")
I don’t mean if you hated Titanic or think Julia Roberts is ugly. It’s more given a choice between two things, you honestly prefer the opposite one that 90% of the population prefers. For me, I always preferred the bru… --- ## [The Russians want to Go to the Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-russians-want-to-go-to-the-moon/417907)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2007, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-russians-want-to-go-to-the-moon/417907 "2007-09-16T19:35:19Z")
Great. First, The Decider announces the US will return to the moon, and build a base there, now the Russians say the same thing. The moon? Dusty, empty, dirty, useless? WTF? The moon is not on the way to Mars. We have b… --- ## [Let's try and influence the Google Adds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-try-and-influence-the-google-adds/323130)
**Author:** [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2005, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-try-and-influence-the-google-adds/323130 "2005-10-10T19:53:35Z")
OK lets try some key words to influence the google adds in a way more likely to interest dopers. Goat, slurp, Jolly Roger, Vegimite, hot three way sex, rush music is great, fnord fnord fnord. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1047&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1049&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)