# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1154&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:** 1155 --- ## [What was the most important Navy Ship of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-important-navy-ship-of-all-time/982250)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-important-navy-ship-of-all-time/982250 "2024-06-07T23:26:41Z")
I nominate The Big “E”, CV-6, The USS Enterprise. She served all of WWII. She was involved in every major battle but one in the Pacific. Bad weather delayed her return to Pearl from December 6th so she was not in port… --- ## [Turkey Roaster? Ronco Rotisserie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-roaster-ronco-rotisserie/634785)
**Author:** [@Motorgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Motorgirl)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-roaster-ronco-rotisserie/634785 "2012-09-21T12:07:36Z")
Planning ahead for Thanksgiving, I am hoping to solve my small-oven problem. I have a small oven. I can roast a turkey in it, but then there is no room for anything else, and Thanksgiving calls for many other things to… --- ## [Origin and Reason for Racing Stripes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-and-reason-for-racing-stripes/386627)
**Author:** [@Full\_Metal\_Lotus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Full_Metal_Lotus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-and-reason-for-racing-stripes/386627 "2007-01-05T01:07:24Z")
I got to wondering why people started puting racing stripes on race cars. I understand that the practice goes back decades. Was it to increase visibility (of the car to other drivers), simple styling, or some other rea… --- ## [Ariel Sharon is an evil bastard - he gives Jews a bad name.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ariel-sharon-is-an-evil-bastard-he-gives-jews-a-bad-name/255962)
**Author:** [@antechinus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antechinus)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2004, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ariel-sharon-is-an-evil-bastard-he-gives-jews-a-bad-name/255962 "2004-07-24T01:26:53Z")
Not sure if Ariel Sharon has been pitted recently, but he certainly deserves it, especially in light of his recent comments saying that French Jews should emigrate to Israel “as early as possible.” People hear this shit… --- ## [Obama and Biden: chickenhawks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-and-biden-chickenhawks/668506)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-and-biden-chickenhawks/668506 "2013-09-14T18:17:41Z")
Are Obama and Biden chickenhawks, given their advocacy of strikes on Syria? --- ## [Why does milk from the gas station always taste so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-milk-from-the-gas-station-always-taste-so-bad/662777)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-milk-from-the-gas-station-always-taste-so-bad/662777 "2013-07-08T03:33:18Z")
Usually I buy milk from the grocery store (where it tastes fine) , but I have a gas station close to my house so occasionally I buy it there if I’m in a hurry. It always tastes funny. Like its semi- spoiled or has bact… --- ## [Is better to stay married for the kids or seek a divorce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-better-to-stay-married-for-the-kids-or-seek-a-divorce/372611)
**Author:** [@PaulEdwardWagemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PaulEdwardWagemann)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-better-to-stay-married-for-the-kids-or-seek-a-divorce/372611 "2010-05-04T01:44:49Z")
My old man ran off on me when I was 3. Now I have a wife (who I cant stand) and a baby son (who is my saving angel). I dont want the boy to grow up without his father there everyday, but me and my wofe cant be ina roo… --- ## [Will there be massive public celebrations worldwide if Obama wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-massive-public-celebrations-worldwide-if-obama-wins/470027)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-be-massive-public-celebrations-worldwide-if-obama-wins/470027 "2008-11-10T10:39:52Z")
Given how much Bush is hated across the world, do you think there will be dancing in the streets all over the world if his fellow Republican is defeated? --- ## [Psychological basis for furries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychological-basis-for-furries/612808)
**Author:** [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2012, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychological-basis-for-furries/612808 "2012-02-16T22:07:00Z")
Zoophilia is well documented in psychological literature, and some possible causes are even put forth (those who practice it have trouble connecting to people, etc.) Plushophilia is somewhat well known, and often confla… --- ## [Gen-X vs Millennials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gen-x-vs-millennials/341398)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2006, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gen-x-vs-millennials/341398 "2006-01-29T23:36:39Z")
So I’m reading my business school alumni magazine (unfortunately not available online) and there is an article about Millennials (people born roughly from 1981-2001). The oldest who are now entering the workforce and gr… --- ## [Are there any RPGs where charisma isn't a shit skill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rpgs-where-charisma-isnt-a-shit-skill/557298)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-rpgs-where-charisma-isnt-a-shit-skill/557298 "2010-10-18T16:52:10Z")
Just wondering as remembering the times I played RPGs, I usually found charisma or similar traits to be at the bottom of the list in terms of utility. Am I alone? Are there exceptions? --- ## [Battlestar Galactica 4.6 - "Escape Velocity" (spoilers ho)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-6-escape-velocity-spoilers-ho/446863)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-6-escape-velocity-spoilers-ho/446863 "2008-05-02T15:32:14Z")
Note on episode numbering: The network ordered 22 episodes for season four. Ron Moore & Co chose to use the first two for the standalone movie “Razor,” and follow with a 20-episode season. “Razor,” in the show bible, is … --- ## [Why no 1/2 and 1/4 keys on computer keyboards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-1-2-and-1-4-keys-on-computer-keyboards/572049)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-1-2-and-1-4-keys-on-computer-keyboards/572049 "2011-02-26T02:43:21Z")
For all the many years I used a typewriter before I got into computers, they always had a key with 1/2 and shifted 1/4. You would think computer keyboard makers would have this oft-used key. All they would have to do is … --- ## [Do reptiles have penises? Do birds? Do whales?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-reptiles-have-penises-do-birds-do-whales/112807)
**Author:** [@Sakurako](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sakurako)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2002, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-reptiles-have-penises-do-birds-do-whales/112807 "2002-06-11T00:31:31Z")
Also… do amphibians and/or fish? Or are mammals the only animal with an actual external organ (obviously the whale is a mammal, but I still don’t know if they do)? If not, how do they fertilize the egg? Thanks, Sak… --- ## [What explains the SDMB's large Jewish membership?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-explains-the-sdmbs-large-jewish-membership/369049)
**Author:** [@aerodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aerodave)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2006, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-explains-the-sdmbs-large-jewish-membership/369049 "2006-08-21T15:22:23Z")
One thing I’ve noticed about this board is that there seems to more activity from Jewish folks than their share of the population would indicate. I’m not Jewish myself (although this comes as a shock to a lot of people … --- ## [TV shows you think would have benefitted from nudity/violence/profanity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-you-think-would-have-benefitted-from-nudity-violence-profanity/471229)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2008, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-you-think-would-have-benefitted-from-nudity-violence-profanity/471229 "2008-11-10T10:16:31Z")
If you could take a classic network show and remake it, either with the original cast as they were then or with an all new cast, using the HBO/Showtime/premium cable relaxed standards on nudity/profanity/violence, are th… --- ## [Help the atheist teach his daughter about religion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-the-atheist-teach-his-daughter-about-religion/552361)
**Author:** [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-the-atheist-teach-his-daughter-about-religion/552361 "2010-09-08T23:34:19Z")
So I’m an atheist. My wife wouldn’t describe herself as an atheist, but probably is one. As a kid she went to both Unitarian and Baptist churches, including sometimes Old Regular Baptist services (weird family situatio… --- ## [Were the Founding Fathers ultimately failures?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-the-founding-fathers-ultimately-failures/563913)
**Author:** [@Pierrot\_Le\_Fou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pierrot_Le_Fou)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-the-founding-fathers-ultimately-failures/563913 "2010-12-15T20:02:49Z")
I keep hearing from Tea Party types about what geniuses the Founding Fathers were. The essential evidence of this genius is that they founded a system that sustained over the centuries. I don’t hear anybody responding th… --- ## [Experiences with morphine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-morphine/629899)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-morphine/629899 "2012-08-01T13:51:40Z")
Last week, I got hit by food poisoning and wound up in the ER for a few hours. During that time, the doctor opted to throw some morphine in my IV because I was in so much pain/discomfort. Now, I’d always heard that morp… --- ## [why is Illinois pronounced that way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-illinois-pronounced-that-way/747337)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-illinois-pronounced-that-way/747337 "2016-03-02T02:48:21Z")
Obviously Ill-i-noise isn’t correct, but why Ill-i-noy? If it’s from French, shouldn’t it be “Ill-in-wa”? --- ## [Things we learned from Civilization IV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-learned-from-civilization-iv/517295)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-learned-from-civilization-iv/517295 "2009-12-03T06:30:48Z")
Never trust Montezuma. He can be “pleased” as punch with you, then turn on a dime and go all Pearl Harbor on your ass. Giving up trade relations or entering a war with someone because another civ “demands” it is never a… --- ## [Favorite, Worst Final Episodes Ever.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-worst-final-episodes-ever/287488)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2005, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-worst-final-episodes-ever/287488 "2005-02-03T20:47:33Z")
Favorite: There’s a number, but my favorite is gonna be MASH’s overblown, overwrought Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen as my favorite… but then, I love all things MASH. Worst: The X-Files Clip Show, er, The Truth, in which, … --- ## [Movies with 'authentic' Scottish accents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-authentic-scottish-accents/482833)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-authentic-scottish-accents/482833 "2009-01-25T17:09:21Z")
What movies have good Scottish accents? Modern ones preferable. --- ## [Do you follow what he says or his actions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-what-he-says-or-his-actions/621282)
**Author:** [@TXGirl33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TXGirl33)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-what-he-says-or-his-actions/621282 "2012-05-10T20:42:03Z")
I never ask but sometimes you need advise from strangers who are not close to the situation. I have been dating a guy for over a year that I am madly in love with. He is perfect; fun, good looking, sexy, high energy, g… --- ## [Is Loki the most powerful sorcerer in the Marvel Universe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-loki-the-most-powerful-sorcerer-in-the-marvel-universe/597299)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2011, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-loki-the-most-powerful-sorcerer-in-the-marvel-universe/597299 "2011-09-24T04:32:22Z")
Just wondering. I know there are conceptual entities that (generally) supercede everything else power level wise, but as sorcerers/witches/mages (ie users and manipulators of magic) go Loki (the mature Loki) seems to b… --- ## [Is "Netflix and Chill" a euphemism for sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-netflix-and-chill-a-euphemism-for-sex/805869)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-netflix-and-chill-a-euphemism-for-sex/805869 "2018-02-22T15:08:59Z")
Because, if it is, I’ve been using the phrase WAY wrong. I always thought the phrase meant a lazy day spent by yourself or cuddled up next to your SO watching bad movies. But according to a couple of memes I’ve stumble… --- ## [DUI Laws--Unconstitutional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dui-laws-unconstitutional/515590)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dui-laws-unconstitutional/515590 "2013-07-10T11:15:04Z")
Inspired by this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=11711963#post11711963 Has this question ever been asked in court? How can I reasonably know if I am violating a .08 BAC limit? Can a reason… --- ## [The Ancients...pyramids and big damned rocks...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ancients-pyramids-and-big-damned-rocks/22977)
**Author:** [@Needs2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Needs2know)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ancients-pyramids-and-big-damned-rocks/22977 "2014-05-05T06:11:31Z")
Ok so how’d they do it, you know the ancients, how’d they move all that rock. And why? Why can’t science figure this one out? Need2know --- ## [Why DO we hide our pay from our co-workers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-hide-our-pay-from-our-co-workers/699463)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-hide-our-pay-from-our-co-workers/699463 "2014-10-01T14:13:57Z")
I used to be military and now work in the civilian world and while it has been good I have a question that only the sharp minds of the Dope can help me with; to wit, what advantage is there for an employee not to discuss… --- ## [Obama Nobel Prize, regret in awarding it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-nobel-prize-regret-in-awarding-it/605413)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-nobel-prize-regret-in-awarding-it/605413 "2011-12-16T01:23:42Z")
Hello All, Full disclaimer, I am not an Obama supporter. However my lack of support isn’t the reason for the question. We all are aware that Obama was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize based on from what I understand “what he… --- ## [What's the best private eye series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-private-eye-series/672094)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-private-eye-series/672094 "2013-11-01T17:14:54Z")
Either on TV, or in the movies from back in the day. The same male lead must have starred in the series if it was a movie series (like William Powell in “The Thin Man.”) Feel free to nominate the worst as well. To be … --- ## [Expressions I hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expressions-i-hate/962620)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expressions-i-hate/962620 "2023-11-24T11:11:12Z")
So I’m new here. I guess this is the area for pointless stuff so here is a REALLY pointless mundane thing that bugs me …at the supermarket they usually be have these grab and go bins with cold cuts and cheeses in zipper… --- ## [Worst Things You've Done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-things-youve-done/573995)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2011, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-things-youve-done/573995 "2011-03-11T12:17:55Z")
What are the worst things (morally speaking) you have done in your life? Note that its YOUR opinion and your morality. Well first of all until the last few years, owing perhaps partially to my Asperger’s, I was oft pron… --- ## ["Star Trek" trivia contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-trivia-contest/354948)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2006, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-trivia-contest/354948 "2006-05-05T15:01:20Z")
I started a Tolkien trivia contest in CS which has run for a good long time. Let’s try it for ST. The Rules: You must rely on your memory - you can’t consult any other source (book, video, DVD, a pal, etc.), either to… --- ## [Which computer game would you like to see remade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-computer-game-would-you-like-to-see-remade/722569)
**Author:** [@Aghris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aghris)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2015, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-computer-game-would-you-like-to-see-remade/722569 "2015-08-06T02:07:23Z")
Generally I don’t like old titles rereleased on the new generation consoles. I’ve played The Last of Us on the PS3, why would I want to pay full price for a remastered version for the PS4? However, some games demand they… --- ## [Are carnival workers actually "shady?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-carnival-workers-actually-shady/459561)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2008, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-carnival-workers-actually-shady/459561 "2008-08-12T02:12:53Z")
There seems to be this very strong stereotype of carnival workers as being shady, creepy, untrustworthy, scary, or somehow deviant in some other way. Here’s my take on it - it isn’t that they’re any different than anyon… --- ## [Peyton Manning Myths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peyton-manning-myths/520519)
**Author:** [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peyton-manning-myths/520519 "2010-01-04T23:03:43Z")
I just saw a thread with this title on a football board. Sadly when I looked it was some boring blah blah blah about good QBs and should they get credit for wins and blah blah, and the guy who plays for the professional… --- ## [How do you start a BIG engine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-start-a-big-engine/509299)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2009, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-start-a-big-engine/509299 "2009-09-13T05:11:12Z")
A car comes equipped with an electric starter. Simple deal: battery powers an electric motor that spins the engine up to some speed where combustion can take over and bring things up to a steady idle RPM. 18-wheelers, … --- ## [Falklands War: Did Mirages and Harriers Dogfight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/falklands-war-did-mirages-and-harriers-dogfight/571361)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/falklands-war-did-mirages-and-harriers-dogfight/571361 "2011-02-15T22:02:21Z")
In reading accounts of the 1982 Falkland Islands/Malvinas War, I haven’t read anything about the air war. I know that the Argentine AF had several fighter planes-US built Phantoms, French Mirage jets, and some ground att… --- ## [Someone explain this "Ghost Hunters" Evidence.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-explain-this-ghost-hunters-evidence/554928)
**Author:** [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-explain-this-ghost-hunters-evidence/554928 "2010-09-28T12:03:25Z")
In a recent episode, TAPS supposedly caught an object moving of it’s own accord on camera. You can view the footage HERE With the relevant portion starting around 5:45. Now assuming that they aren’t hoaxing, how can this… --- ## [Why are so many missing persons cases being solved at the bottom of lakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-so-many-missing-persons-cases-being-solved-at-the-bottom-of-lakes/955749)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-so-many-missing-persons-cases-being-solved-at-the-bottom-of-lakes/955749 "2022-08-27T18:43:46Z")
The YouTube channel Adventures with Purpose is solving a lot of very old missing persons cases. Grandma leaves a Thanksgiving dinner and never gets home? Her 67 Chevy and remains may be at the bottom of a local lake. I… --- ## [Families separated at the Border - effects upon the Midterms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/families-separated-at-the-border-effects-upon-the-midterms/816396)
**Author:** [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/families-separated-at-the-border-effects-upon-the-midterms/816396 "2018-06-22T18:30:37Z")
This article in CNN suggests Republicans may be scrambling, fearful that the policy and it’s optics might cost them dearly, at least in the House? While it plays to Trump’s base, it polls very poorly with Ds and Independ… --- ## [Which President would be most famous if he wasn't President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-president-would-be-most-famous-if-he-wasnt-president/655919)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-president-would-be-most-famous-if-he-wasnt-president/655919 "2013-05-02T19:20:18Z")
If Lincoln hadn’t been President, he would have been a 19th-century lawyer and a one-term Congressman. It’s pretty obvious nobody today would remember his name. But Washington, on the other hand, was the commanding gene… --- ## [Showdown: Drake's Cakes vs. Hostess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/showdown-drakes-cakes-vs-hostess/517202)
**Author:** [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/showdown-drakes-cakes-vs-hostess/517202 "2009-11-14T02:02:28Z")
After casting my vote in this thread, I’ve decided to give the East Coasters a chance. Back in the day, I always felt that Drake’s Cakes were far superior to Hostess. The chocolate was darker and richer, the cream fillin… --- ## [What music was playing when you lost your virginity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-music-was-playing-when-you-lost-your-virginity/641069)
**Author:** [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-music-was-playing-when-you-lost-your-virginity/641069 "2012-11-23T21:51:18Z")
Inspired by this thread, wherein several dopers mentioned what songs were playing when they first did the big nasty, I was wondering how common it was for music to accompany that tender deflowering, and if the music had … --- ## [Why aren't porn stars considered prostitutes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-porn-stars-considered-prostitutes/283702)
**Author:** [@uglybeech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/uglybeech)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2005, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-porn-stars-considered-prostitutes/283702 "2005-02-24T00:53:10Z")
I don’t mean in the moral sense, but in the legal sense. I mean aren’t they having sex for money? And does it mean that if a “client” solicited a prostitute for sex, but filmed it, he could argue that he was paying her … --- ## [Superman's powers - How many were present originally and how were the new ones introduced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermans-powers-how-many-were-present-originally-and-how-were-the-new-ones-introduced/627580)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supermans-powers-how-many-were-present-originally-and-how-were-the-new-ones-introduced/627580 "2012-07-15T08:58:49Z")
I know he could jump before he could fly, and that he was super strong, super fast and invulnerable. How did the rest of his powers come along re vision powers, super breath, super hearing, super hypnosis, not needing ox… --- ## [Who falls more deeply in love: Men or women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-falls-more-deeply-in-love-men-or-women/696121)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-falls-more-deeply-in-love-men-or-women/696121 "2014-08-25T00:35:45Z")
(I’m excluding sexual attraction in this poll, as it’s quite different than love. Separate things. I’m also excluding gay or lesbian relationships because it’s hard to compare those with heterosexual relationships in one… --- ## [Christina AGUILERA - you don't rate a one-name moniker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christina-aguilera-you-dont-rate-a-one-name-moniker/560222)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christina-aguilera-you-dont-rate-a-one-name-moniker/560222 "2010-11-15T07:44:53Z")
Ok, stupid topic I know but - I’ve seen posters on bus-stops and ads on buses advertising a new movie (whose name actually escapes me at the moment) but it is billed as starring “Cher” and “Christina.” My first thought… --- ## [A Jewish president? Why it won't work...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-jewish-president-why-it-wont-work/143255)
**Author:** [@RexDart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RexDart)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2002, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-jewish-president-why-it-wont-work/143255 "2002-12-21T05:35:58Z")
I actually heard people saying that Lieberman was a “front-runner” now that Gore dropped out. They can’t be serious. He’ll never be elected, and it would be a disaster if he did. A Jewish president ruins any hint of… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1153&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1155&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)