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**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artificial-diamonds/496846 "2009-05-24T16:13:43Z")
Some years ago, Wired had an article about a couple processes for growing artificial diamonds. Not cubic Zirconium, but genuine diamonds, pure crystalline carbon. Apparently De Beers and other distributors were quite c… --- ## [Doctor Who 7x13: Nightmare In Silver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-7x13-nightmare-in-silver/658114)
**Author:** [@CorneaGenii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorneaGenii)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-7x13-nightmare-in-silver/658114 "2013-05-16T22:55:34Z")
Precocious kids. God-DAMN. Seriously, is it wrong for me to fervently wish the kids had been killed by Cybermen? At least the girl. If not for them, this would have been my fav episode of this series. Warwick Davis … --- ## [Statistical distribution of penis size](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistical-distribution-of-penis-size/10056)
**Author:** [@JoltSucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoltSucker)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2000, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statistical-distribution-of-penis-size/10056 "2000-04-10T18:41:00Z")
I read somewhere (here?) that the average penis length is 6.14 inches. I’m not real short, but alas, I don’t measure up. So I’d like to take some small comfort that I at least fall within a standard deviation – does anyo… --- ## [Play Name that Tune with me again--- 1980's Edition.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-name-that-tune-with-me-again-1980s-edition/121744)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2002, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-name-that-tune-with-me-again-1980s-edition/121744 "2002-08-07T00:43:01Z")
I like playing name the song from the lyrics game, but I’m a dinosaur and am still living in the past. I wanna play Name That Tune with songs I have a possibility of actually naming. So think back to the time of New Wav… --- ## [Let's do this criminal thing "out in the desert"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-this-criminal-thing-out-in-the-desert/939043)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-do-this-criminal-thing-out-in-the-desert/939043 "2021-04-14T02:47:24Z")
As a trope in movies and tv shows (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Casino, etc.) it seems as if one lives in a western state like Nevada, Arizona, or New Mexico, people can do anything they want, up to and including murd… --- ## [What is the best pen and paper RPG to introduce kids to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-pen-and-paper-rpg-to-introduce-kids-to/756394)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-pen-and-paper-rpg-to-introduce-kids-to/756394 "2016-06-17T15:11:41Z")
I haven’t played in years, but my kids are now at the age where they could likely begin to get into roleplaying (12 and 13). Any suggestions for an introductory experience? --- ## [Why don't TV shows get 'leaked'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-tv-shows-get-leaked/521017)
**Author:** [@MitzeKatze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MitzeKatze)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-tv-shows-get-leaked/521017 "2009-12-13T19:23:07Z")
I am still a newbie here…this is my first thread I made all by myself (yay me!) so I am still only guessing if this is the right forum. I apologize in advance if it is better suited elsewhere. This has been bugging me f… --- ## [Worst SNL sketch ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-snl-sketch-ever/378641)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2006, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-snl-sketch-ever/378641 "2006-11-02T02:17:42Z")
I believe I saw it a few nights ago on E!- “The Leather Man”, with Fallon, Sanz & Brittney Murphy. An enitre sketch based around the premise that leather goods make a distinctive sound when rubbed together. This is funny… --- ## [Owen Wilson attemps suicide!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/owen-wilson-attemps-suicide/417055)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2007, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/owen-wilson-attemps-suicide/417055 "2007-08-30T21:10:16Z")
I know it’s news broke in the National Enquirer, but I got there through Drudge. Damn… I never would have seen this coming… If it’s true, I hope he pulls through. --- ## [Kalt, you bigoted piece of shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kalt-you-bigoted-piece-of-shit/176462)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2003, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kalt-you-bigoted-piece-of-shit/176462 "2003-06-14T08:18:41Z")
Ladies and Gentlmen of the Dope, I give you Kalt: Islam should be irradicated And Human Rights have to be EARNED??? I think I’m going to vomit. :mad: --- ## [Passenger landing a plane safely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passenger-landing-a-plane-safely/648352)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passenger-landing-a-plane-safely/648352 "2022-05-11T16:30:26Z")
Column: Has a passenger ever landed a plane after the pilot was incapacitated? - The Straight Dope I wonder if there are any examples of the opposite–an inexperienced passenger taking the controls in an emergency, lead… --- ## [Star Trek (the new cinematic reboot)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-the-new-cinematic-reboot/492278)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-the-new-cinematic-reboot/492278 "2009-04-24T13:14:43Z")
The film just premiered in Australia. The word is good thus far… --- ## [Does it make sense to say "I'm proud to be an American."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-make-sense-to-say-im-proud-to-be-an-american/578177)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-make-sense-to-say-im-proud-to-be-an-american/578177 "2011-04-17T21:33:23Z")
Or for that matter, proud to be Canadian, French, German, etc? It seems like utter nonsense to me. Citizenship is generally an accident of birth, and I think pride is something that should be felt towards accomplishment… --- ## [Should I let my 13 Year old use (The) Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-13-year-old-use-the-dope/648862)
**Author:** [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-13-year-old-use-the-dope/648862 "2013-02-03T00:15:34Z")
My eldest D.E.S.K.Kid is 13. She ISN’T your average 13 year old; she’s never been average for her age. She’s always been in the Advanced classes in her schools. She’s more interested in Japanese culture then the mall.… --- ## ["Thank God I survived that accident"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-god-i-survived-that-accident/366860)
**Author:** [@LeftFootRightFoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LeftFootRightFoot)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2006, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-god-i-survived-that-accident/366860 "2006-08-03T00:25:26Z")
\[Rant\] What the FUCK is wrong with people that honestly think that bullshit? What, because you survived a car accident or something, “God” saved your ass? That’s fucking ridiculous. What about all of the blind people… --- ## [How do I stop mice from nesting in my BBQ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stop-mice-from-nesting-in-my-bbq/474245)
**Author:** [@dawson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dawson)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2008, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stop-mice-from-nesting-in-my-bbq/474245 "2008-11-27T06:09:16Z")
As per usual, as soon as it gets cold up here (Canada), the little critters start searching for cover. My BBQ, with it’s vinyl cover and cast iron sides, is apparently the Hilton. Anyone know how to stop the little rasc… --- ## [Strange Museums (as in, way too specialised)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-museums-as-in-way-too-specialised/838052)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-museums-as-in-way-too-specialised/838052 "2026-01-21T03:55:09Z")
mixdenny (pencil sharpener museum) and WildaBeast (mustard) brought us here (from this thread). It prompts the obvious question: what weird and/or absurdly specialised museums have you visited, or indeed chosen not to v… --- ## [Adult music that is appropriate for kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-music-that-is-appropriate-for-kids/662458)
**Author:** [@cainxinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cainxinth)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-music-that-is-appropriate-for-kids/662458 "2013-07-08T16:49:46Z")
I babysit for my sister a lot. Sometimes I go a little batty listening to kiddie music for too long, so I try and find adult music that is appropriate for young kids. Right now my favorite is Sara Bareilles - Brave. Bot… --- ## [So, apparently AI can create amazing optical illusions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-apparently-ai-can-create-amazing-optical-illusions/991845)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-apparently-ai-can-create-amazing-optical-illusions/991845 "2024-03-15T04:23:33Z")
As best as I can determine, the following images were created by AI, in conjunction with Stable Diffusion, a neural AI network. They are pretty amazing to me. Some are easier to see than others. Back away, squint or view… --- ## [Which was the best Pierce Brosnan Bond film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-pierce-brosnan-bond-film/638726)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-pierce-brosnan-bond-film/638726 "2015-12-02T02:13:35Z")
The return to gadgets, high-profile Bond girls, and tongue-in-cheek humor. --- ## [Help me choose a new washing machine.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-new-washing-machine/653211)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-new-washing-machine/653211 "2013-03-22T22:01:42Z")
Our ancient Whirlpool washer is on its last legs, and we have made the decision to get a new washing machine rather than fix the old one. We bought this one from a landlord 10 or 11 years ago, and it was old and rusted t… --- ## [No Hugo Chávez Thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-hugo-chavez-thread/373562)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-hugo-chavez-thread/373562 "2007-02-21T23:22:34Z")
By now everyone has seen Sr. Chávez’s speech at the UN. Strangely there is no thread on it. Of course it could be because the question that faces this house is simply, “Is President Hugo Chávez whacked or simply off his… --- ## [States That "Own" a Food Item](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/states-that-own-a-food-item/696670)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/states-that-own-a-food-item/696670 "2014-08-30T00:31:52Z")
I’m talking about states that immediately come to mind when a food item is mentioned. So, something like “Texas \_\_\_\_\_” or “New Hampshire \_\_\_\_\_” just as random possibilities. Two important distinctions: I’m not talking… --- ## [Whatever happened to John Byrne the comic artist who was huge in the 80's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-john-byrne-the-comic-artist-who-was-huge-in-the-80s/672970)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-john-byrne-the-comic-artist-who-was-huge-in-the-80s/672970 "2013-11-14T04:24:02Z")
His wiki entrydetails his production over time but doesn’t really speak to why he seems to operate at the periphery vs major titles these days. --- ## [Most unusual measurement you've seen in a recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unusual-measurement-youve-seen-in-a-recipe/820046)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unusual-measurement-youve-seen-in-a-recipe/820046 "2018-12-23T21:42:45Z")
Last weekend I was making some coleslaw to take to my wife’s family reunion. The recipe is one that has been in the family for years - she got it from her mom or aunt, who got it from their mother, etc. One of the ingred… --- ## [Alcohol, and its effect on people based on nationality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcohol-and-its-effect-on-people-based-on-nationality/210136)
**Author:** [@Scruloose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scruloose)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2003, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcohol-and-its-effect-on-people-based-on-nationality/210136 "2003-10-30T22:34:59Z")
Awhile back, I was in attendance of a workplace “Alcohol Awareness” training session, because believe it or not, some in the service tend to imbibe a little too much. I know, it sounds crazy. Anyway, the instructor was a… --- ## [God, and existence as a predicate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-and-existence-as-a-predicate/224159)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2004, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-and-existence-as-a-predicate/224159 "2004-02-02T14:59:50Z")
Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason If I may paraphrase what Kant has said, and by extension what commentators on Kant (like David Hume) have said, existence is not a predicate because it does not express a property… --- ## [How do you get semen stains out of jeans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-semen-stains-out-of-jeans/188282)
**Author:** [@lestat915](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lestat915)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2003, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-semen-stains-out-of-jeans/188282 "2003-07-14T23:46:12Z")
Here’s a question. I have seen CSI, and other forensic shows that use black lights to find semen stains and blood stains, and other bodily fluids. They seem to show even after washing the clothing, how do you get these … --- ## [Legal Question-illegal search finds a dead body](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-illegal-search-finds-a-dead-body/679754)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-illegal-search-finds-a-dead-body/679754 "2014-01-29T17:02:02Z")
What happens? I saw this situation in an episode of Memphis Beat, but even though that was TV I think the question is valid and interesting. At least, to me. In the show, the detective breaks into a house looking for…s… --- ## [What Area Code is 168?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-area-code-is-168/4795)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Bowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_Bowe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 1999, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-area-code-is-168/4795 "1999-11-18T06:45:00Z")
I get home at night and look at all of the “Out Of Area” telemarketer calls that were made to my cats. Now I’m getting one call an hour at 10 before the hour (sounds like a machine dialed affair because of it’s regulari… --- ## [Will the North Korean regime end with Kim Jong-un?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-north-korean-regime-end-with-kim-jong-un/687269)
**Author:** [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-north-korean-regime-end-with-kim-jong-un/687269 "2014-05-02T09:02:08Z")
Will the North Korean regime end with Kim Jong-un? Will he finally push too far, causing the populace to snap and revolt or will he be the victim of a coup? It’s hard to see the current setup-existing for the entirety of… --- ## [I want to build a small woodworking shop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-build-a-small-woodworking-shop/688056)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2014, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-build-a-small-woodworking-shop/688056 "2014-05-14T13:29:12Z")
Our son will be turning 11 this year, and he has shown an interest in woodworking. So I’m going to build a workbench in the barn and mount some woodworking tools on it. I was thinking of purchasing the following: Benc… --- ## [Speed limit vs. maximum speed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speed-limit-vs-maximum-speed/258267)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2004, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speed-limit-vs-maximum-speed/258267 "2004-08-04T23:28:42Z")
Signs not on the freeway tend to say “Speed Limit 45” (or whatever number), while freeway signs say “Maximum Speed 70”. I remember hearing once in traffic school in California that there is a difference between a “speed… --- ## [Legality of taking cans/bottles across the border to Michigan for the deposit money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-taking-cans-bottles-across-the-border-to-michigan-for-the-deposit-money/438985)
**Author:** [@Two\_and\_a\_Half\_Inches\_of\_Fun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_and_a_Half_Inches_of_Fun)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2008, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legality-of-taking-cans-bottles-across-the-border-to-michigan-for-the-deposit-money/438985 "2008-03-09T06:27:19Z")
Is it legal to take cans and bottles which were bought in another state to Michigan to collect the 10 cent refund? --- ## [Food (etc) shortages: will they last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-etc-shortages-will-they-last/849897)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-etc-shortages-will-they-last/849897 "2020-06-06T16:02:17Z")
Toilet paper is the best-known household product that has largely disappeared (in addition to things like hand sanitizer, of course). Most of this is driven by panic buying, which in turn drives more panic buying (“Ther… --- ## [What are disability "pretenders" and what do they get out of it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-disability-pretenders-and-what-do-they-get-out-of-it/626403)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-disability-pretenders-and-what-do-they-get-out-of-it/626403 "2012-06-30T06:00:14Z")
I’ve got some questions about “pretenders”/disability fakers. Why do they do this? If it is a mental illness, is there any form of treatment for it? I especially don’t get why they do it anonymously online or when oth… --- ## [Does His4Ever have a point? (I think... maybe)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-his4ever-have-a-point-i-think-maybe/131418)
**Author:** [@quixotic78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/quixotic78)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2002, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-his4ever-have-a-point-i-think-maybe/131418 "2002-10-15T18:19:31Z")
Inspired by the second post on page three of this Pit thread Okay, last things first, I’d like to say that I feel this thread stands on its own even if H4E has left. Her input is not necessarily required in this threa… --- ## [Bush's head of CIA says strike on Iran likely](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bushs-head-of-cia-says-strike-on-iran-likely/547980)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bushs-head-of-cia-says-strike-on-iran-likely/547980 "2010-08-04T20:03:43Z")
HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost Hayden was Bush’s head of the CIA. He says a strike against Iran was down the list of probabilities when Bush was in charge. Now he says it is high on the list be… --- ## [Going for chemo - can you drive yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-for-chemo-can-you-drive-yourself/508396)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2009, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-for-chemo-can-you-drive-yourself/508396 "2009-09-02T17:46:56Z")
I’m just curious, for those of you with a cancer diagnosis - did you drive yourselves to chemotherapy appointments? This is assuming you don’t have any close friends or relatives able/willing to accompany you. And if n… --- ## [What was up with the sudsy rain this morning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-up-with-the-sudsy-rain-this-morning/499228)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-up-with-the-sudsy-rain-this-morning/499228 "2010-07-25T12:29:34Z")
So, as I was leaving to drive to work this morning, I noticed that the water coming out of one of the drainpipes on my house was sudsy. That is, it looked like someone had mixed in some powdered detergent: there was whi… --- ## [Hated Bands/Artists you like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hated-bands-artists-you-like/783036)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hated-bands-artists-you-like/783036 "2017-03-28T17:26:16Z")
Doesn’t even have to be music, really. Some bands and artists are famous for being hated, like Nickelback. But which ones do you like? I like Coldplay, a band that Noel Fielding thinks is totally bland and forgettable.… --- ## [Conservative Leaning Dopers: Will you support Trump in the general election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-leaning-dopers-will-you-support-trump-in-the-general-election/754266)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-leaning-dopers-will-you-support-trump-in-the-general-election/754266 "2016-05-10T14:49:14Z")
The guy is not a conservative, at least not on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or alternate Saturdays. I mean, let’s face it, Trump has held every position under the sun and there is no way you could identify him as a conservative… --- ## [Where is smithereens???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-smithereens/278999)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2004, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-smithereens/278999 "2004-12-11T00:11:36Z")
Where is smithereens and where did the word originate? Is smithereens anywhere near kingdom-come and oblivion, or do all three live in separate houses? --- ## [Slate: a new no-frills electric pickup truck for $20,000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slate-a-new-no-frills-electric-pickup-truck-for-20-000/1017563)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 286\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slate-a-new-no-frills-electric-pickup-truck-for-20-000/1017563 "2026-10-28T19:51:25Z")
You can read about it here. And here. And straight from the company. The basics: Comes in one color: grey Body is made of plastic panels No integrated screen or infotainment system, no radio, no speakers, no power w… --- ## [Walking around near LAX - how safe is the area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-around-near-lax-how-safe-is-the-area/607252)
**Author:** [@Small\_Hen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Small_Hen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-around-near-lax-how-safe-is-the-area/607252 "2011-12-24T20:10:30Z")
I’m planning to attend Gallifrey 23, the big Doctor Who convention in Los Angeles by myself next year, and I wont have my car with me. I’ll be staying at a hotel about a five minute walk from the convention hotel and sin… --- ## [Did Japanese culture change after world war two? How exactly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-japanese-culture-change-after-world-war-two-how-exactly/245233)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2004, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-japanese-culture-change-after-world-war-two-how-exactly/245233 "2004-05-15T17:51:28Z")
From what i can gather in the 30’s and 40’s The Japanese government was imperialistic, very abusive towards human rights, militant and expansionist. The government appears to be the opposite now, exerting efforts to prom… --- ## [Lottery winner wants to share her winngs with beloved brother; husband disagrees. Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lottery-winner-wants-to-share-her-winngs-with-beloved-brother-husband-disagrees-thoughts/665204)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lottery-winner-wants-to-share-her-winngs-with-beloved-brother-husband-disagrees-thoughts/665204 "2013-08-19T11:22:17Z")
Yes, it’s a Skaldthetical with a long storytelling OP and possibly a poll, depending on my mood at the moment I press submit. If you don’t like these, stop now. Today’s story stars Beverly, a thirtysomething woman who’s… --- ## [Should parents shelter drug addicted kids or move them out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-parents-shelter-drug-addicted-kids-or-move-them-out/478240)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-parents-shelter-drug-addicted-kids-or-move-them-out/478240 "2008-12-23T14:33:22Z")
A dear friend of mine is a single mother who has a 20 year old son, and 23 year old son who live at home. The 20 year old is going to community college and is gainfully employed. The 23 year old is a heroin (among othe… --- ## [Does the cancel culture need to extend this far?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-cancel-culture-need-to-extend-this-far/969311)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-cancel-culture-need-to-extend-this-far/969311 "2022-08-12T23:05:35Z")
Longtime assistant football coach at University of Oklahoma resigned recently for apparently saying the N-word aloud when reading it from a player’s Ipad who was supposed to be taking notes during film study. Former p… --- ## [How much responsibility do African tribes share in the slave trade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-responsibility-do-african-tribes-share-in-the-slave-trade/755019)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-responsibility-do-african-tribes-share-in-the-slave-trade/755019 "2016-05-26T02:30:40Z")
I recall from American history classes that the African tribes captured people from neighboring tribes they defeated in battle. That was pretty common throughout early history everywhere. The victors in war took any res… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1170&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1172&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)