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**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2014, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-other-than-police-who-solve-murders/698697 "2014-09-26T14:41:51Z")
This started out as a post in the random silliness thread, but it keeps getting longer and longer, so I thought to bring the conversation here People other than Police who Solve Murders:\[ul\]\[\]Private Detectives\[\]Defense… --- ## [Great Driving Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-driving-songs/656575)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-driving-songs/656575 "2013-04-28T14:03:25Z")
I may have a long car trip coming up in the near future. I’m driving solo, so I’ll need some great driving songs; music that will keep me going over a few thousand miles. So far, I’ll include: – Queen, “Don’t Stop Me… --- ## [Is there anyone here against gay marriage AND civil unions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyone-here-against-gay-marriage-and-civil-unions/273470)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2004, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyone-here-against-gay-marriage-and-civil-unions/273470 "2004-11-13T14:38:14Z")
(I hope this is the proper forum) I’d just like to know if there’s anyone here posting who is against gay marriage and civil unions for gay couples as well. If so, why? Or do you know anyone who is against both-what a… --- ## [Little Baby Flathead: Opinions/Experiences With - or Without - STAR/DOC Band Helmets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-baby-flathead-opinions-experiences-with-or-without-star-doc-band-helmets/570936)
**Author:** [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-baby-flathead-opinions-experiences-with-or-without-star-doc-band-helmets/570936 "2013-11-26T22:49:07Z")
Almost five months ago now (criminy, time flies!), I had my son. Like all babies, he’s totally awesome and perfect in every way, but it so happens that he’s got a mild case (or at least, it appears mild to me) of plagioc… --- ## [Yet another HDTV + audio setup question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hdtv-audio-setup-question/575407)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-hdtv-audio-setup-question/575407 "2011-03-28T14:24:35Z")
We got a new flat screen TV about a month ago (Sharp Aquos 40" LED), and I’m having trouble getting the audio configured the way I want it, so I’m looking for suggestions. First attempt: I had an HDMI connection from th… --- ## [Why gender-separate single-occupancy public restrooms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-gender-separate-single-occupancy-public-restrooms/577125)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-gender-separate-single-occupancy-public-restrooms/577125 "2011-04-07T20:28:27Z")
Usually when I see a single-occupancy restroom it is labeled as unisex and can be used by either gender. But I was in a Starbucks today that had a men’s and women’s, both single-occupancy. Is there a reason for keeping … --- ## [I hope Boston wins the World Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hope-boston-wins-the-world-series/267748)
**Author:** [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2004, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hope-boston-wins-the-world-series/267748 "2004-10-29T22:26:43Z")
so their fans can shut the fuck up. --- ## [EPA Poised to Declare CO2 a Public Danger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epa-poised-to-declare-co2-a-public-danger/520188)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epa-poised-to-declare-co2-a-public-danger/520188 "2009-12-11T17:28:28Z")
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126003232518778287.html?mod=WSJ\_hpp\_MIDDLTopStories I contend that this has absolutely nothing to do with the environment. It is nothing more than a (very large) tax increase, and greatly… --- ## [Can anyone suggest a non-bitter, K-cup (Keurig) coffee brand/blend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-a-non-bitter-k-cup-keurig-coffee-brand-blend/569503)
**Author:** [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-a-non-bitter-k-cup-keurig-coffee-brand-blend/569503 "2011-01-31T00:53:17Z")
Feel free to opine if you drink your coffee black and recognize that many blends of coffee here in the good ol’ USofA are bitter, especially when consumed black (free of cream/sugar/etc). Neumann’s Own: Fairly Bitter … --- ## [Gotham Season 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotham-season-3/766340)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotham-season-3/766340 "2017-06-07T13:08:36Z")
Starts September 19 (today as I type this) We left last season with Hugo Strange’s experiments escaping, and we had explicit mention of The Court of Owls. Personally I think the spoiler rules be anything that is offici… --- ## [What If We Were All Reptiles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-we-were-all-reptiles/643818)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-we-were-all-reptiles/643818 "2012-12-17T15:55:47Z")
Apparently there is this theory that if the dinosaurs weren’t all killed by that comet, we’d all be “Dinosauroids” (as opposed to humanoids, or whatever–you know, Mammals). My question is, what would our civilization be… --- ## [Gift ideas for college graduates? Female, that is....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-ideas-for-college-graduates-female-that-is/496029)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-ideas-for-college-graduates-female-that-is/496029 "2009-05-13T22:10:23Z")
…my baby girl, age 21, is graduating this weekend! Could you all please give me some suggestions as to what a nice gift would be? What presents have you given that went over well? In the moderate price range - about $… --- ## [NFL Week 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7/701473)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-7/701473 "2014-10-21T16:25:51Z")
Thursday NYJ @ NE -9.5 Sunday early ATL @ BAL -7 TEN @ WAS -5 SEA -7 @ STL CLE -5.5 @ JAX CIN @ IND -3 MIN @ BUF -5.5 MIA @ CHI -3 NO @ DET -2.5 CAR @ GB -7 Sunday late KC @ SD -4 ARI - 3.5 @ OAK NYG @ DAL… --- ## [Please explain the appeal of sports talk radio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-appeal-of-sports-talk-radio/679170)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2014, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-appeal-of-sports-talk-radio/679170 "2014-01-26T23:08:10Z")
I get that there’s a culture of people who actually enjoy talking for hours about another man’s “lateral movement” and I’m used to a couple of radio stations like that on the dial. But I’m finding that the radio bandwid… --- ## [Ethical question about hiding money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethical-question-about-hiding-money/535813)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethical-question-about-hiding-money/535813 "2010-04-17T12:11:50Z")
To make a long story short, I know a woman whose minimum wage job is in danger. She has a CD worth about $30,000 which is all she has in the world besides an old car. She plans on taking out $9,000 at a time and puttin… --- ## [how do muscular MMA fighters punch each other's head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-muscular-mma-fighters-punch-each-others-head/498323)
**Author:** [@goemon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goemon)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-muscular-mma-fighters-punch-each-others-head/498323 "2009-06-05T23:17:27Z")
some normally-built guys can do one-punch knockouts, so how do guys that weigh like 250 pounds of pure fat-free muscle and are like 4-5x stronger than an average guy punch each other in the head without knocking each oth… --- ## [Is the Sound of Music supposed to be a good movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-sound-of-music-supposed-to-be-a-good-movie/846710)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-sound-of-music-supposed-to-be-a-good-movie/846710 "2020-01-29T02:29:02Z")
My wife turning on The Sound of Music this weekend, and I realized that I had never actually seen it from beginning to end. I remember it being a special Saturday night movie ever year as a kid, but I had only seen bits … --- ## [Gallbladder-safe foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallbladder-safe-foods/674293)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallbladder-safe-foods/674293 "2013-11-21T21:10:31Z")
What foods are relatively gallbladder-safe? I know low-fat is the general recommendation, but I’m looking for specifics. What did or didn’t work for you or your friend/family member? Some sites have said under 45g of fat… --- ## [Tolkien fans: whose fault was the rift between the Dwarves and the Elves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tolkien-fans-whose-fault-was-the-rift-between-the-dwarves-and-the-elves/548791)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tolkien-fans-whose-fault-was-the-rift-between-the-dwarves-and-the-elves/548791 "2010-08-03T17:53:35Z")
I started to quote that bit from Lord of the Rings when Legolas & Gimli (before becoming platonic life partners) each blame the others’ people for the 6500-year-old rift (only to be told by Gandalf that both sides suck),… --- ## [If you had to choose a last name . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-choose-a-last-name/679200)
**Author:** [@Octarine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octarine)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-choose-a-last-name/679200 "2014-01-23T05:36:34Z")
Last names were started in 13th and 14th century Britain, first by the aristocracy and then by everyone. They were used for identification - if he was John and he was also John, before last names there wasn’t a way to te… --- ## [How long is a sub's periscope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-a-subs-periscope/54633)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2001, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-a-subs-periscope/54633 "2001-02-16T16:05:38Z")
Couldn’t find anything w/ Yahoo. What’s the deal? How deep is “periscope depth”? I always thought it was rather close to the surface, but then read that the sub that sank the Japanese fishing boat came up to periscope de… --- ## [Ever break-up then get married or similar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-break-up-then-get-married-or-similar/688894)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2014, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-break-up-then-get-married-or-similar/688894 "2014-05-27T17:31:32Z")
I broke up with my wife when we were dating. Then about a day or two later I tried to get back together with her. Thanks to one of her friends and my dad (I heard about it later) she gave me another chance. I also got a … --- ## [Who is/was the most influential Canadian in American culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-was-the-most-influential-canadian-in-american-culture/626843)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-was-the-most-influential-canadian-in-american-culture/626843 "2012-07-11T18:57:58Z")
I was listening on CBC radio yesterday discussing influential Canadians that have or had gained prominence in American culture. There was a litany of newsmen, actors, comedians, moviemakers and musicians discussed. Bu… --- ## ["License, proof of insurance, and registration please." Why registration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/license-proof-of-insurance-and-registration-please-why-registration/835848)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/license-proof-of-insurance-and-registration-please-why-registration/835848 "2019-08-02T15:30:40Z")
Oklahoma is about to join the ranks of states that require that you show proof of registration when being stopped by an LEO. What does showing registration accomplish? They can get if and who the car is registered to f… --- ## [Musicians: what does it take to become a good drummer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-what-does-it-take-to-become-a-good-drummer/185800)
**Author:** [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2003, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-what-does-it-take-to-become-a-good-drummer/185800 "2003-07-03T23:12:48Z")
In my estimation, the drums are the coolest musical instrument around. I’d love the buy a set and start playing, but I’m intimidated as hell at the prospect. I’m not talking about becoming the next Buddy Rich, Max Roach… --- ## [Intellectual Discrimination and Religion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectual-discrimination-and-religion/297111)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2005, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectual-discrimination-and-religion/297111 "2005-04-19T07:02:26Z")
In a few discussions I’ve had recently, I’ve begun to think about an interesting idea. About discrimination based upon intellect as a form of ethnic discrimination. This thread: In which I pit aspects of the African A… --- ## [The CITROEN 2CV-The French Volkswagen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-citroen-2cv-the-french-volkswagen/441549)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-citroen-2cv-the-french-volkswagen/441549 "2013-05-24T16:24:02Z")
I was watching an interesting (Brazilian) TV show about this neat little car-it was quite an innovative car. In many ways, it was a much better design that Dr. Porsche’s VW Bug-it had a better suspension, more interior r… --- ## [Help me! I'm emotionally unavailable and it's killing my marriage!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-im-emotionally-unavailable-and-its-killing-my-marriage/452430)
**Author:** [@NoLAFIN](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoLAFIN)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2008, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-im-emotionally-unavailable-and-its-killing-my-marriage/452430 "2008-06-12T23:47:25Z")
Good morning Dopers! I come to this fine forum seeking your comments and advice, because I’m afraid I’m at the end of my rope here. Here’s a brief synopsis: My husband and I have been together for 8 years, married 3.5… --- ## [Army uniforms in public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-uniforms-in-public/388289)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2007, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-uniforms-in-public/388289 "2007-01-18T17:42:03Z")
Are people in the armed forces allowed to wear their uniforms outside of a military context? I’m asking because I was watching American Idol tonight and noticed a few contestants who came to the audition wearing a unifo… --- ## [HELP! My TV just stopped working!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-tv-just-stopped-working/285282)
**Author:** [@interface2x](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/interface2x)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2005, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-tv-just-stopped-working/285282 "2005-01-19T00:35:40Z")
Anybody here know much about television sets? I have a 32" RCA TruFlat television that I purchased in July 2004. About a half hour ago, I was in the kitchen doing something and when I came back to the living room, the t… --- ## [Dumbest comic book supervillains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-comic-book-supervillains/652497)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-comic-book-supervillains/652497 "2013-03-20T22:53:43Z")
I don’t necessarily mean unintelligent, but for the stupidest overall concept. If we get a list, I can do a poll. I’ll start out with the Kangaroo --- ## [Assertion: academic success does not equal intelligence.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assertion-academic-success-does-not-equal-intelligence/382778)
**Author:** [@Speaker\_for\_the\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speaker_for_the_Dead)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/assertion-academic-success-does-not-equal-intelligence/382778 "2012-07-15T20:34:42Z")
I’m a university student, and I constantly hear other students saying things like, “Matt’s really smart! He gets great grades in everything!” as though anybody who gets good marks is automatically intelligent. But the th… --- ## [Android phone - anyway of disabling the phone (not airplane mode)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone-anyway-of-disabling-the-phone-not-airplane-mode/658587)
**Author:** [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone-anyway-of-disabling-the-phone-not-airplane-mode/658587 "2013-05-18T05:44:05Z")
I have a Motorola Razr Maxx with Android 4.1.2, whatever flavor that is. I want to know if there is anyway of disabling the phone without disabling the 4G data, the wi-fi, or the bluetooth? Switching to airplane mode dis… --- ## [Do You Pee In The Pool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pee-in-the-pool/119631)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pee-in-the-pool/119631 "2014-11-22T15:35:08Z")
Now that summer is here, and we’ve already determined in another thread that almost everyone here pees in the shower, I have to ask- Do you pee in the pool? I sure do. I can’t imagine getting out of the pool, drying of… --- ## [Stingray etc Gerry Anderson programmes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stingray-etc-gerry-anderson-programmes/638655)
**Author:** [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stingray-etc-gerry-anderson-programmes/638655 "2012-10-27T23:09:07Z")
This is for everyone, but I am curious about if it had any impact on Americans. When I was very young I loved space fiction and futurism, probably as a form of escapism. When I reached my teens I got into proper Scienc… --- ## [How do you tell someone to get lost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-someone-to-get-lost/504820)
**Author:** [@11811](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11811)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-someone-to-get-lost/504820 "2009-08-01T01:04:47Z")
I’m looking for the idiomatic expressions meaning “get lost” the other day a co-worker said “go kick rocks” go scratch take a long walk off a short pier take a flying leap at a rolling donut what are some others? --- ## [What was the worst job you've ever had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-worst-job-youve-ever-had/346779)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2006, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-worst-job-youve-ever-had/346779 "2006-03-11T00:02:06Z")
When I was 15, I got a job working on a deep sea fishing boat, cutting bait and baiting hooks for yuppies on team-building exercises. My friend got me the job - his Dad owned the boat. The pay was shit, the job was eve… --- ## [Latinx (Your thoughts on the term)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latinx-your-thoughts-on-the-term/962358)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latinx-your-thoughts-on-the-term/962358 "2023-02-05T23:38:55Z")
(Continuing the discussion from Why was this useage of "queer" offensive?) What are your thoughts on the term Latinx? For those who aren’t aware, it is the removal of the gender indicators in Latino and Latina in order… --- ## [Please post here if you are NOT interested in science fiction or fantasy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-post-here-if-you-are-not-interested-in-science-fiction-or-fantasy/463682)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-post-here-if-you-are-not-interested-in-science-fiction-or-fantasy/463682 "2008-09-19T22:19:37Z")
In every thread about movies - recent examples being the “crowning moments of awesome/stupid” thread, and about videogames for that matter, it always seems like there’s a deluge of people talking about sci-fi or fantasy,… --- ## [Amazon should choose Detroit...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-should-choose-detroit/796081)
**Author:** [@LynnM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LynnM)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-should-choose-detroit/796081 "2018-01-21T07:18:15Z")
For their new 2nd headquarters, wouldn’t the Detroit metro area meet their specs? In addition, they’d help to regenerate the city. A lot of cheap land in Detroit, at least for now. Why not? --- ## [Which diet drinks DON'T have aspartame?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-diet-drinks-dont-have-aspartame/374249)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2006, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-diet-drinks-dont-have-aspartame/374249 "2006-09-28T01:20:31Z")
I’m not allowed to have aspartame any more because of high blood pressure, but I hate the taste of regular pop (too sweet). Which diet drinks are sweetened with splenda? --- ## [Official 2006 Election Pit Thread \[mild to start\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2006-election-pit-thread-mild-to-start/379446)
**Author:** [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2006, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-2006-election-pit-thread-mild-to-start/379446 "2006-11-09T05:21:56Z")
There is some talk that Missouri may be the Florida of 2006, so perhaps a resident of the Show Me State should start the fun. So I go to the polls in suburban St Louis County. At 7:45 a.m. there is a small, but growing… --- ## [Christianity 101 Questions from an Ex-Mormon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christianity-101-questions-from-an-ex-mormon/832932)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christianity-101-questions-from-an-ex-mormon/832932 "2019-04-30T16:33:17Z")
Sunday was Easter so I gave some lessons about Easter and Christianity to some of my English students. Mostly, they had absolutely no idea what Christianity believes. However, I quickly realized that I am mostly familia… --- ## [OK, whadja get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-whadja-get/708171)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-whadja-get/708171 "2015-01-01T02:00:09Z")
The SO got me The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Complete Series My eyes lit up like a five-year-old’s. :slight\_smile: She also got me a breakfast sandwich maker. I’ve made us ham-and-egg-and-cheese muffins, and they were good. … --- ## [Why did cars start to become front-wheel drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-cars-start-to-become-front-wheel-drive/584460)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-cars-start-to-become-front-wheel-drive/584460 "2011-06-07T02:40:57Z")
When I was growing up in the 60s and 70s (and our family was driving used cars) everything was rear-wheel drive. It doesn’t seem that front-wheel became popular until the late 70s. Wikisays that this was because of fuel… --- ## [Chargers Moving to L.A.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chargers-moving-to-l-a/776942)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chargers-moving-to-l-a/776942 "2017-01-22T21:12:11Z")
Not that it comes as a great surprise, but it looks like the Chargers ownership may announce the move as soon as Thursday. It would be a hoot if they became more popular than the Rams. --- ## [Stupid Question: Why are the outer planets of the solar system so far away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-question-why-are-the-outer-planets-of-the-solar-system-so-far-away/603903)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-question-why-are-the-outer-planets-of-the-solar-system-so-far-away/603903 "2011-12-03T05:04:27Z")
Ok this may be a dumb one, but I noticed the itinerary for the New Horizons probe we went out in Jan 2006. To my surprise, it got to Mars (when I mention planets I mean just the orbits, but you get whatimeanright) in on… --- ## [SDMB Weight Loss Club, August](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-weight-loss-club-august/413884)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2007, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-weight-loss-club-august/413884 "2007-09-01T00:03:25Z")
Since today is the 31st of July, I thought I’d start a new thread for August! --- ## [The most times you've done it in a day?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-times-youve-done-it-in-a-day/22180)
**Author:** [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-times-youve-done-it-in-a-day/22180 "2012-12-31T15:26:40Z")
Yeppers! What is the most times you’ve had sex in 1 day? Just give the #. Me, 6. --- ## [The greatest sci-fi movie never made?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-sci-fi-movie-never-made/437431)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2008, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-sci-fi-movie-never-made/437431 "2008-02-16T14:01:21Z")
Inspired by this thread. My candidate would be a five-book series, The Demon Princes by Jack Vance, where Kirth Gersen tracks down the five so-called Demon Princes that killed his parents: Attel Malagate the Woe, Kokor … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1049&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1051&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)