# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1116&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:** 1117 --- ## [Breeding Sled-pulling rabbits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breeding-sled-pulling-rabbits/645945)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breeding-sled-pulling-rabbits/645945 "2013-01-08T23:25:06Z")
In the Lord of the Rings prequel they had a wizard who rode a sled pulled by six giant rabbits as fast as horses. As soon as I saw it; I decided I want some. How would I go about creating such giant and fast rabbits, a… --- ## [Justices Kagan and Scalia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justices-kagan-and-scalia/567368)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justices-kagan-and-scalia/567368 "2011-01-13T17:13:31Z")
The Supreme Court dealt with a bankruptcy case. The person filing bankruptcy wanted to be able to deduct money for his car, which he owned free and clear, because the law allows a deduction for car payments. On the oth… --- ## [Celibacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celibacy/549331)
**Author:** [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fried_Dough_Ho)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celibacy/549331 "2010-09-21T11:57:55Z")
I’m looking for advice but when offered, I hope you will state your gender and age as that will have a bearing on this… I am a 46-year old woman who has been single for almost three years. For you MadMen fans, I am shap… --- ## [ALTOID BJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/altoid-bj/80203)
**Author:** [@holacat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/holacat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2001, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/altoid-bj/80203 "2001-09-08T01:12:23Z")
Has anyone heard about sucking on an Altoid while giving a blowjob? What the hell is this about? --- ## [Faith is not an admirable thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faith-is-not-an-admirable-thing/609241)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faith-is-not-an-admirable-thing/609241 "2012-01-14T02:33:05Z")
“I wish I had his faith!” How often have you heard something equivalent to that? Much of Western Civ is based on the idea that faith – in something you can’t really know or prove to be true, but you believe it anyway b… --- ## [Live from New York, it's Khalid Sheikh Mohammed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-from-new-york-its-khalid-sheikh-mohammed/517510)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-from-new-york-its-khalid-sheikh-mohammed/517510 "2009-11-16T15:06:09Z")
WASHINGTON – In the biggest trial for the age of terrorism, the professed 9/11 mastermind and four alleged henchmen will be hauled before a civilian court on American soil, barely a thousand yards from the site of the Wo… --- ## [Who do think is drop dead, I gotta have 'em gorgeous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-think-is-drop-dead-i-gotta-have-em-gorgeous/365618)
**Author:** [@shizaru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shizaru)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2006, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-think-is-drop-dead-i-gotta-have-em-gorgeous/365618 "2006-07-25T22:31:45Z")
This probably isn’t an easy question for guys. Heres where it comes from. I used to love watching Highlander: the series back in the 90’s. Sheer fantasy, but it was fun. My wife would comment on how she thought Adrian Pa… --- ## [Obama campaign harvests emails and symbolically screws a blue elephant with a red wand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-campaign-harvests-emails-and-symbolically-screws-a-blue-elephant-with-a-red-wand/594122)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-campaign-harvests-emails-and-symbolically-screws-a-blue-elephant-with-a-red-wand/594122 "2011-08-28T02:58:01Z")
after clicking on an ad with a “VISIT The Official BARACK OBAMA WEBSITE NOW” slogan and a grim looking photo of the Kenyan renegade clad in a white shirt, I discovered that for the typical \[del\]sheeple\[/del\] citizen or v… --- ## [Are 35 MM SLR (Film) Cameras Worthless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-35-mm-slr-film-cameras-worthless/654325)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-35-mm-slr-film-cameras-worthless/654325 "2013-04-03T04:34:34Z")
You see tons of them for sale on ebay-many going for less than $50. I know that very few people shoot film anymore, and that tons of film SLRs were manufactured. So their value to collectors is pretty low. Is this likel… --- ## [Why did Guinan have a special meaning to Picard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-guinan-have-a-special-meaning-to-picard/715961)
**Author:** [@Find\_Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Find_Friends)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-guinan-have-a-special-meaning-to-picard/715961 "2015-03-28T21:33:07Z")
From Memory Alpha: Guinan and Jean-Luc Picard shared a long-term relationship, which, according to her, went “beyond friendship and beyond family”. (TNG: “The Best of Both Worlds, Part II”) Picard also made a similar co… --- ## [Firing squads and blindfolds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firing-squads-and-blindfolds/426884)
**Author:** [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2007, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firing-squads-and-blindfolds/426884 "2007-11-20T14:41:14Z")
What exactly is the purpose of the blindfold given during execution by firing squad? Refusing the blindfold is a common conceit in movies where the putative executee wants to look like a badass. I couldn’t say that I wou… --- ## [Please don't discuss "24" with me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-dont-discuss-24-with-me/91773)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2002, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-dont-discuss-24-with-me/91773 "2002-05-24T17:05:50Z")
I’m planning to tape all 24 episodes and then watch them in real time. So, yes, I am insane. --- ## [Shania Twain: Am I Missing Something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shania-twain-am-i-missing-something/303567)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2005, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shania-twain-am-i-missing-something/303567 "2005-05-17T23:02:47Z")
I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a fan, but lately I’ve been listening to country music. And watching some of the videos on CMT. It’s been enjoyable, mainly because it’s a CHANGE. Seems the local radio stations he… --- ## [Steel Cut Oats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steel-cut-oats/493429)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steel-cut-oats/493429 "2010-01-27T16:07:02Z")
So Jamba Juice is now selling “Organic Steel Cut Oats Oatmeal”. What’s so special about steel cut oats? --- ## [Pregnant Smokers!!! You make me sick!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnant-smokers-you-make-me-sick/340480)
**Author:** [@pace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pace)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2006, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnant-smokers-you-make-me-sick/340480 "2006-01-24T23:44:43Z")
i made a quick stop at Walmart and noticed a VERY pregnant woman (6 mos or so) waiting outside the front entrance smoking, SUCKING in that nicotine like there was no tomorrow! I felt like telling her what she MUST alre… --- ## [Souter to retire- let the speculation begin!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/souter-to-retire-let-the-speculation-begin/494924)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/souter-to-retire-let-the-speculation-begin/494924 "2009-05-07T21:11:38Z")
“WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to retire, sources told NBC News Thursday night.” He’s been on the bench about 19 years now. Who will be nominated to replace him? --- ## [I Stepped On a Kitten Fetus!!!! A Kitten FETUS!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-stepped-on-a-kitten-fetus-a-kitten-fetus/398332)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2007, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-stepped-on-a-kitten-fetus-a-kitten-fetus/398332 "2007-04-14T01:51:42Z")
I awake this afternoon, from dreams of being pursued by a homicidal wife killing doctor and hiding out on the roof of WTC 1 (WTC 2 having been destroyed years ago in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, doncha know) to discove… --- ## [How do you feel about Al Jazeera entering the US airwaves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-al-jazeera-entering-the-us-airwaves/646345)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-al-jazeera-entering-the-us-airwaves/646345 "2013-01-09T06:58:00Z")
CNN has a good article framing the discussion. My first reaction was shock that the FCC is allowing an extension of Qatar’s government to broadcast here. Plus of course the anti American coverage. IIRC weren’t they the … --- ## [Terraforming Another Planet - Possible? When?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terraforming-another-planet-possible-when/788117)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terraforming-another-planet-possible-when/788117 "2017-06-12T17:59:23Z")
Let us say that ALL the world’s leaders and scientists agree that the Earth will be doomed in X years due to (insert outlandish scientific reason probably involving our Sun). And based on that we make the following assu… --- ## [How do people fall in the water and not resurface?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-fall-in-the-water-and-not-resurface/986566)
**Author:** [@Yosh99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yosh99)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-fall-in-the-water-and-not-resurface/986566 "2023-07-08T19:08:16Z")
There have been several drownings in local lakes lately and all report that people fell in the water and never resurfaced. In once case a person fell off a platform into the water. In another, a person fell out of a bo… --- ## [Texas...again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-again/490979)
**Author:** [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-again/490979 "2009-04-02T17:41:30Z")
This week its: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/localnews/columnists/jfloyd/stories/DN-floyd\_27met.ART.State.Edition1.4a7c16c.html It’s not enough that we…welll, if you haven’t seen all the stupid shamefu… --- ## [Tell me about your family tree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-family-tree/534162)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-family-tree/534162 "2010-04-09T19:03:29Z")
The new NBC show on genealogy made me start thinking about the subject. How many generations back have you been able to trace your relatives? Has anyone found anything interesting, or been able to confirm or disprove t… --- ## [Will Republicans go the way of the Whig Party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-republicans-go-the-way-of-the-whig-party/636460)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-republicans-go-the-way-of-the-whig-party/636460 "2012-10-09T17:02:14Z")
I have no formal training in matters of history outside of a public school education that ended with a High School diploma. So it is quite possible that I am missing some nuance and would welcome those more learned than… --- ## [Liberal: Prove it or retract it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberal-prove-it-or-retract-it/308314)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2005, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberal-prove-it-or-retract-it/308314 "2005-06-16T16:15:15Z")
Liberal, in this recent thread in post number 3 you said: So, Liberal, you’ve declared without ambiguity that I’m one of a group who regularly harass you, for no good reason. “Always the same ones…whenever I post” you… --- ## [Studio 60 - 10/23 (The Wrap Party)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/studio-60-10-23-the-wrap-party/377611)
**Author:** [@brianjedi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianjedi)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/studio-60-10-23-the-wrap-party/377611 "2006-11-02T23:32:57Z")
Episode description: The cast and crew gets better acquainted with an intoxicated Jordan at a wrap party; three sexy women help Danny try to alleviate Matt’s ex-girlfriend woes; Simon wants “Studio 60” to hire more blac… --- ## [What makes animals ride-able?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-animals-ride-able/211163)
**Author:** [@jhmcmullen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jhmcmullen)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2003, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-animals-ride-able/211163 "2003-11-07T12:43:43Z")
While spitballing fantasy world creation with a friend who’s writing a novel, I was asked whether or not a character could ride an antelope. Yes. No. Maybe. A small enough character, a big enough antelope, I guessed. S… --- ## [A 300 qubit quantum computer could calculate all information in the universe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-300-qubit-quantum-computer-could-calculate-all-information-in-the-universe/724635)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-300-qubit-quantum-computer-could-calculate-all-information-in-the-universe/724635 "2015-07-19T18:47:07Z")
A professor from MIT mentions in that article how a 300 qubit quantum computer could calculate all information in the universe. So how does the math of that work? I believe every 10 qubits adds 3 zeros to the processi… --- ## [What does Yosemite mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-yosemite-mean/103788)
**Author:** [@nth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2002, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-yosemite-mean/103788 "2002-04-17T07:16:33Z")
I am having a hard time finding the meaning to the word Yosemite. I have found some suspicious sites that claim it means “Grizzly Bear” but I don’t know if it is true or not. Does anyone know? --- ## [TV shows that would make good porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-would-make-good-porn/670051)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-would-make-good-porn/670051 "2013-10-02T01:18:48Z")
Since this thread is incredibly old, why not start a new and slightly altered one? My candidates: That Girl: A struggling actress who can afford a well decorated apartment and the latest clothes? Well now it makes sen… --- ## [NARAL...taking the low road.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naral-taking-the-low-road/316431)
**Author:** [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2005, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naral-taking-the-low-road/316431 "2005-08-20T17:45:50Z")
What do you do when a SCOTUS nominee, whom you think that you philosophically disagree with…seems to be relatively well respected, even by some of your political allies? Apparently if you’re NARAL…you lie and start a ru… --- ## [If you could go back in time and put money in the bank a hundred years ago, would you make money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-go-back-in-time-and-put-money-in-the-bank-a-hundred-years-ago-would-you-make-money/604616)
**Author:** [@iamnotbatman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamnotbatman)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-go-back-in-time-and-put-money-in-the-bank-a-hundred-years-ago-would-you-make-money/604616 "2011-12-06T22:55:07Z")
I’m currently reading The Forever War (Sci-Fi novel). The book assumes that leaving money in the bank will beat out inflation if left for hundreds of years. I have seen this assumed before in Sci-Fi and elsewhere, but is… --- ## [Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix/592650)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix/592650 "2011-08-19T21:54:40Z")
I pit Netflix! Their selection of movies is so limited! And, why do they list movies that are “not available”??? I mean, what’s the point? As for raising their DVDs by mail rates? Fine! They sure know how to win fr… --- ## [Are there still inspection stations in use on the borders of Arizona and California?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-still-inspection-stations-in-use-on-the-borders-of-arizona-and-california/455390)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2008, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-still-inspection-stations-in-use-on-the-borders-of-arizona-and-california/455390 "2008-07-07T15:02:32Z")
Are those inspection stations at the Arizona and California borders still in use? Are they used only for agricultural products? Was there ever one at the California/Nevada or California/Oregon borders? Here is a picture… --- ## [Green Death, Hidden Moron](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/green-death-hidden-moron/714167)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2015, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/green-death-hidden-moron/714167 "2015-03-18T03:10:12Z")
I died fairly quickly, that spring of '83. I was, to my shame, only the second to fall. It was the sort of thing that wouldn’t be tolerated these days. NOWADAYS, you see some yahoo running around on the quad with a gun… --- ## [Ever know someone who ended up in a skin mag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-know-someone-who-ended-up-in-a-skin-mag/395208)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-know-someone-who-ended-up-in-a-skin-mag/395208 "2007-12-08T22:38:59Z")
All the discussion about Bar Stool reminded me of something. Back when I was in college (UC Berkeley '93), Playboy did a Girls of the Pac 10 issue, and I was surprised to hear that a former resident of mine (when I was … --- ## [If you could only hear one artist's or group's music for the rest of your life...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-only-hear-one-artists-or-groups-music-for-the-rest-of-your-life/636684)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-only-hear-one-artists-or-groups-music-for-the-rest-of-your-life/636684 "2012-10-23T22:59:03Z")
…who would it be? For me, it has to be one of two groups: The Beatles or Pink Floyd. It’s a terribly tough call, but by a very narrow margin, the Floyd win. --- ## [Why Brooke Shields, that was spoken like a first class smartass!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-brooke-shields-that-was-spoken-like-a-first-class-smartass/306799)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-brooke-shields-that-was-spoken-like-a-first-class-smartass/306799 "2005-06-09T15:55:09Z")
More of a MPSIMS thread, but I loved the bitchy comment from Brooke Shields about Tom Cruise. For those not familiar, Cruise criticized Shields for “addicting herself” to antidepressants while battling severe post-parte… --- ## [Can kids actually see their imaginary friends, or is it just play-acting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-kids-actually-see-their-imaginary-friends-or-is-it-just-play-acting/423795)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-kids-actually-see-their-imaginary-friends-or-is-it-just-play-acting/423795 "2007-10-25T22:39:33Z")
My OP is my question and my cite. When kids have “imaginary friends,” do they literally see another creature there or do they just pretend that they have a friend? --- ## [Who's the current "That Guy!" king?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-current-that-guy-king/490500)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-current-that-guy-king/490500 "2009-03-27T06:45:58Z")
With the sad passing of J.T. Walsh, the most visible “That Guy!” crown has pretty much been up for grabs. Is there anyone today that stands out more than the rest of the "That Guy!"s? Christopher Walken and William H. M… --- ## [What would our daily lives lack had the theory of evolution never been articulated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-our-daily-lives-lack-had-the-theory-of-evolution-never-been-articulated/484053)
**Author:** [@Crocodiles\_And\_Boulevards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crocodiles_And_Boulevards)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2009, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-our-daily-lives-lack-had-the-theory-of-evolution-never-been-articulated/484053 "2009-02-10T19:51:55Z")
\*Had Darwin never articulated and pushed for the advancement of his theories, what would modern science and technology look like? Especially, what specific commodities, medicines, technologies, etc. would likely not exi… --- ## [Would you want your own urinal in your home, guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-your-own-urinal-in-your-home-guys/580422)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2011, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-your-own-urinal-in-your-home-guys/580422 "2011-05-05T02:22:16Z")
I would. It’s on my list if I ever build a house. Yes, it’s an extra, but it is a luxury I would actually appreciate and use - unlike a bidet. I think I’d prefer a floor length one so as to negate any drips. My wife … --- ## [Another commercial cuties thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-commercial-cuties-thread/362212)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2006, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-commercial-cuties-thread/362212 "2006-07-19T04:43:37Z")
Because we haven’t done one of THESE in a while. I have two nominations. First, the very cute blonde in the TruValue hardware commercial: first we see her so frustrated over trying to pick a paint color that she messes … --- ## [If you had ONE piece of advice to give to others based on a mistake what would it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-one-piece-of-advice-to-give-to-others-based-on-a-mistake-what-would-it-be/467224)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2008, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-one-piece-of-advice-to-give-to-others-based-on-a-mistake-what-would-it-be/467224 "2008-10-17T01:32:34Z")
My advice would be: Avoid making assumptions. What would your advice be? --- ## [Grammar question - Very and Really](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-very-and-really/580719)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2011, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-very-and-really/580719 "2011-05-07T04:04:58Z")
I’ve been trying to break myself from over using really and very. Somehow, we really seem to over use those two words. How big of a faux paux is it? What are the grammar rules? Are very and really interchangeable? I’… --- ## [i just heard the one about thomas edison being mexican](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-heard-the-one-about-thomas-edison-being-mexican/319529)
**Author:** [@rlanpo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rlanpo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-heard-the-one-about-thomas-edison-being-mexican/319529 "2014-04-17T20:43:35Z")
today at a training about culturally relevant teaching the presenter insisted that thomas alva edison was part mexican. her reasoning: someone had told her his middle name is “alva” there are schools where mexican-ame… --- ## [Single ladies, if abortion were made illegal, would you think twice before you had sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-ladies-if-abortion-were-made-illegal-would-you-think-twice-before-you-had-sex/515163)
**Author:** [@SmartAlx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAlx)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2009, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-ladies-if-abortion-were-made-illegal-would-you-think-twice-before-you-had-sex/515163 "2009-11-07T05:07:52Z")
Forget the pro-choice pro-life argument. Let’s say by some fluke of politics the law allowing for abortions was overturned and abortions were again made illegal. Would you be less likely to go to bed with guys? Would … --- ## [My ex boss had three pictures of his wife in a bikini scattered around his office.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ex-boss-had-three-pictures-of-his-wife-in-a-bikini-scattered-around-his-office/703852)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ex-boss-had-three-pictures-of-his-wife-in-a-bikini-scattered-around-his-office/703852 "2014-11-07T18:11:12Z")
And it really creeped me out. I thought it was in extremely poor taste. It made me very uncomfortable to be in his office. Would this bother you? --- ## [Nerdy Things You Admit to Doing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nerdy-things-you-admit-to-doing/198878)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2003, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nerdy-things-you-admit-to-doing/198878 "2003-09-11T21:05:35Z")
It’s o.k. You’re among friends and this is a safe place. I do force pulls. When no one is looking and a door is automatically closing behind me, I extend my hand and use the force to pull it closed. No, I’m not proud… --- ## [I Pit Ignorant Sheltered Elitist Asshats!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-ignorant-sheltered-elitist-asshats/665452)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-ignorant-sheltered-elitist-asshats/665452 "2013-08-11T04:15:35Z")
I am so fed up with people making assumptions about me, simply because of what they perceive to be my “social class.” Whatever happened to America’s prideful claim of being a “classless society?” (not that it has ever … --- ## [I say, Doorhinge, old chap...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-say-doorhinge-old-chap/751420)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-say-doorhinge-old-chap/751420 "2016-04-11T20:22:38Z")
…it \*would \*be of considerable assistance to the civility and utility of this threadif you paid ever so slightly much more attention to the exact content of what other posters are saying, so as to attempt to avoid comple… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1115&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1117&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)