# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1174&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:** 1175 --- ## [You're Jor-El or Lara. Do you send baby Kal-El off alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-jor-el-or-lara-do-you-send-baby-kal-el-off-alone/593844)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-jor-el-or-lara-do-you-send-baby-kal-el-off-alone/593844 "2011-08-27T00:11:42Z")
Baby Kal-El, of course, grew up to be Superman; Jor-El and Lara were his parents. For the sake of this discussion, assume that you do only know the barest details about Earth: that is, that a species superficially simil… --- ## [It's not wise to walk in front of a turning car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-wise-to-walk-in-front-of-a-turning-car/288053)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2005, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-wise-to-walk-in-front-of-a-turning-car/288053 "2005-02-08T06:19:05Z")
You know, when I’m trying to turn right onto a busy road? And I’m studiously looking left, to see if the way has cleared, and I’m glancing right but predominantly I’m looking left? Well, it’s really \*\*stupid \*\* to walk … --- ## [What do you do with the eggshells?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-the-eggshells/594700)
**Author:** [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-the-eggshells/594700 "2011-09-02T04:31:05Z")
When you’ve cracked an egg, what do you do with the leftover eggshell? Do you toss it in the garbage immediately or do you leave it in the egg carton and toss the eggshells out with the empty carton? My husband tells me… --- ## [Is it morally OK to betray the confidence of a support group if a gay member is publicly anti-gay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-morally-ok-to-betray-the-confidence-of-a-support-group-if-a-gay-member-is-publicly-anti-gay/544293)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-morally-ok-to-betray-the-confidence-of-a-support-group-if-a-gay-member-is-publicly-anti-gay/544293 "2010-06-28T05:25:14Z")
Is it more morally bankrupt to willfully betray the confidence of a faith based support group for those struggling with homosexual urges, or to be a person advocating publicly against a gay lifestyle while struggling wit… --- ## [Ever been discouraged from buying a food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-discouraged-from-buying-a-food/611408)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-discouraged-from-buying-a-food/611408 "2012-02-02T23:58:38Z")
So I out of curiosity try the black pudding being sold in the grocery, knowing full well its congealed blood with grain extenders in a sausage casing. Wow, this shit is fucking delicious! Much better than the blutwurst m… --- ## ["I have had it with these Monkey-Fried snakes on this Monday-Friday Plane!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-had-it-with-these-monkey-fried-snakes-on-this-monday-friday-plane/493692)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-had-it-with-these-monkey-fried-snakes-on-this-monday-friday-plane/493692 "2009-04-27T16:15:02Z")
… and other examples of Really Stupid Censorship. And I thought the time when I saw some movie on TV where the word “F\*\*\*” was consistently replaced with “Fudge” was bad. :rolleyes: --- ## [Why are Sadie Hawkins dances now called, 'tolos'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-sadie-hawkins-dances-now-called-tolos/222054)
**Author:** [@Rox4Jox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rox4Jox)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2004, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-sadie-hawkins-dances-now-called-tolos/222054 "2004-01-29T19:38:01Z")
It was great to read the derivation of ‘Sadie Hawkins’ dance: http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/msadiehawkins.html I’m trying to figure out why these dances are now called, ‘tolos’? --- ## [Batwoman Season 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batwoman-season-1/841312)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batwoman-season-1/841312 "2021-01-17T00:06:46Z")
Batwoman - starring Ruby Rose - premieres Sunday night at 8 pm ET, right before Supergirl, which moves to 9 pm. If you watched last season’s “Elseworlds” crossover then you’ll have already seen the character and her alt… --- ## [Anyone want to try to solve this riddle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-try-to-solve-this-riddle/601335)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-try-to-solve-this-riddle/601335 "2011-12-11T15:53:21Z")
If you choose an answer to this question at random, what is the chance you will be correct? A) 25% B) 50% C) 0% D) 25% --- ## [Are Perimenopausal Hormones Doing This to Me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-perimenopausal-hormones-doing-this-to-me/566848)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-perimenopausal-hormones-doing-this-to-me/566848 "2011-01-18T15:04:54Z")
Okay, some background: I am a 48 year old female, who’s noticed some changes in her monthly cycles which I think corresponds with what’s known as perimenopause, the menopause before your menopause, so to speak. It’s no… --- ## [Do you send food back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-send-food-back/762509)
**Author:** [@Vicsage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicsage)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2016, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-send-food-back/762509 "2016-08-23T03:19:06Z")
Went out to eat tonight. Ordered a burger. Like always, I order it plain, no cheese and to burn the burger. As almost always the waitress then asks “Well done?” and I say “Yes Burn it”. Of course it comes back brigh… --- ## [Good night, Auto. Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely fire you in the morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-night-auto-good-work-sleep-well-ill-most-likely-fire-you-in-the-morning/393594)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2007, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-night-auto-good-work-sleep-well-ill-most-likely-fire-you-in-the-morning/393594 "2007-03-05T20:58:50Z")
God, I really dont know if I have the pure vitriol to create a proper Pit thread. I am still a Straight Dope virgin for crying out loud. Ok, Ok, Here goes. I hate my boss. I really do. The level of hate I have for… --- ## [Friendly Advice for Drunky](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-advice-for-drunky/844618)
**Author:** [@octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/octopus)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-advice-for-drunky/844618 "2019-12-13T04:03:25Z")
Calm down son! Or at least use the right forum to ‘communicate’ in. When the drugs and suspension wear off post your troll/sock proof in a rational form and the mods will act. Ranting like a loon while overworking your … --- ## [Term for holders of bachelor's degrees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-holders-of-bachelors-degrees/370264)
**Author:** [@Mathochist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mathochist)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-holders-of-bachelors-degrees/370264 "2006-08-29T17:48:47Z")
Everyone knows that those with a Ph.D. (and a few other degrees) are known as Doctor LastName. Some know that those with a master’s degree are known as Magister LastName. What’s the term of address for someone with a b… --- ## [In Which I Pit the Reporter Who Godwinizes the Vancouver Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-pit-the-reporter-who-godwinizes-the-vancouver-olympics/531153)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-pit-the-reporter-who-godwinizes-the-vancouver-olympics/531153 "2010-03-06T01:56:15Z")
Dear Canada, I apologize on behalf of right-minded Americans everwhere for the Jackhole, Gell LeBreton of the Fort-Worth Telegram who wrote this gem: yes, that’s right, this imbecile is comparing the Canadian pride sh… --- ## [World Cup Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-questions/361485)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2006, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-questions/361485 "2006-07-03T01:46:29Z")
Looking at the Group G standings, it appears that there is the potential for a tie for 2nd and 3rd place. If Korea and Switzerland draw, and France beats Togo by a single goal, France and Korea would have the same exa… --- ## [Why is there an immigration problem in Calais?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-an-immigration-problem-in-calais/726476)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-an-immigration-problem-in-calais/726476 "2015-08-03T22:30:58Z")
As many as two thousand people, who as I understand it are immigrants from outside the EU, have attempted to enter the Chunnel over the last couple of nights to cross from France to the UK. These are people who have alr… --- ## [Christians - Is there free will in heaven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-is-there-free-will-in-heaven/438686)
**Author:** [@Two\_and\_a\_Half\_Inches\_of\_Fun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_and_a_Half_Inches_of_Fun)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-is-there-free-will-in-heaven/438686 "2008-03-07T21:21:06Z")
I have heard Christians say that there is suffering in the world in part because people have freewill. But there is not supposed to any suffering in Heaven. So is there freewill in Heaven? And if God could create a worl… --- ## [Delta Dawn/Ruby Red Dress type of songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delta-dawn-ruby-red-dress-type-of-songs/722496)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delta-dawn-ruby-red-dress-type-of-songs/722496 "2015-06-20T02:57:32Z")
“Delta Dawn” was a big hit for a lot of singers in the early 70s, including Bette Midler, Tanya Tucker and Helen Reddy. Always on the lookout for a hot trend, many other singers (including Reddy) cranked out similar song… --- ## [New poster Sear-Pretentious Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-sear-pretentious-jerk/782167)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poster-sear-pretentious-jerk/782167 "2017-03-15T03:42:06Z")
Instead of using my name when posting about something I said, he addressed my as “C #133”-first initial and post number. When I told him that I would prefer he just use my name instead of his code/shortcut, he responded… --- ## [Things are opening up. What personal service are you comfortable to try to get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-are-opening-up-what-personal-service-are-you-comfortable-to-try-to-get/854087)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-are-opening-up-what-personal-service-are-you-comfortable-to-try-to-get/854087 "2020-08-25T00:01:08Z")
I need a manicure. I need a facial waxing. I would love a micro-dermabrasion and facial. But I don’t feel brave enough for any of them. You? --- ## [What is the term for a so-so gesture you make with your hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-term-for-a-so-so-gesture-you-make-with-your-hand/712896)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-term-for-a-so-so-gesture-you-make-with-your-hand/712896 "2015-02-21T03:22:17Z")
Hi, What is the term for a “so-so” gesture you make with your hand? I look forward to your feedback. It’s not a wobble or a swivel , is it? davidmich --- ## [The post-newspaper world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-post-newspaper-world/607668)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2012, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-post-newspaper-world/607668 "2012-01-24T14:55:05Z")
Since USC’s Annenberg School of Communication is predicting the death of all but the biggest and tiniest newspapers within five years, it seemed like a good time to bring up the issue again. Will it be better? Worse? … --- ## [What places generally have attractive employees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-places-generally-have-attractive-employees/775689)
**Author:** [@Mr.Insaneo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Insaneo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-places-generally-have-attractive-employees/775689 "2017-01-07T15:32:14Z")
Went into Sports Chek today and noticed the place was just dripping of sex. Every guy was muscular, clean and good looking, and every girl was cute, sexy and energetic. I only went to one store, so I’m not sure if ever… --- ## [Is the US doing enough to slow the spread of Covid-19? (public health)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-doing-enough-to-slow-the-spread-of-covid-19-public-health/849061)
**Author:** [@Settimo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Settimo)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-doing-enough-to-slow-the-spread-of-covid-19-public-health/849061 "2020-03-17T19:54:18Z")
Your thoughts on the steps being taken to reduce the spread of the virus in the United States? Here’s a March 5th article about a man returning from China, dismayed at the lack of screening at the San Francisco airport … --- ## [They finally made a sequel and it SUCKED!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-finally-made-a-sequel-and-it-sucked/497887)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-finally-made-a-sequel-and-it-sucked/497887 "2009-06-08T21:36:14Z")
The originals were classics or at least enjoyable films. The sequels not so much. Maybe the timespan had something to do with it. Can’t use the same cast if you wait 10+ years. Or maybe it was because you had differe… --- ## [Impact of Republicans Repudiating Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impact-of-republicans-repudiating-trump/754488)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impact-of-republicans-repudiating-trump/754488 "2016-06-29T04:55:04Z")
ISTM that this cuts both ways. On the one hand, it makes him look like such a pariah that even Republicans won’t support him. On the other hand, it plays into his narrative that he’s a true outsider opposed by “the estab… --- ## [Nitrates in Beer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitrates-in-beer/1752)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitrates-in-beer/1752 "2016-10-15T23:45:08Z")
I’ve heard there are Trinitrates in beer at a level way beyond what is allowed in Bacon for instance. Beers made with steam heat as opposed to direct heat do not possess these nitrates though. Any truth to this? --- ## [Name some actors who have starred in 3 successful TV series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-some-actors-who-have-starred-in-3-successful-tv-series/52539)
**Author:** [@bibliophage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bibliophage)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2001, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-some-actors-who-have-starred-in-3-successful-tv-series/52539 "2001-02-08T15:28:56Z")
Name some actors or actresses who have starred in at least 3 (reasonably) successful TV series The rules\[list=1\]\[li\]Each series must have lasted at least 80 episodes (about 3 or 4 seasons)\[sup\]1\[/sup\] on U.S. primetime… --- ## [1 gurkha, 40 bandits, no problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-gurkha-40-bandits-no-problem/570658)
**Author:** [@LonesomePolecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LonesomePolecat)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-gurkha-40-bandits-no-problem/570658 "2011-03-26T19:04:53Z")
This guy has a big, brass pair. I just have to share this. Forty bandits trying to rob a train in India were chased off by a single knife-wielding gurkha, who killed three and wounded eight while fighting in the aisles … --- ## [The diminishing Scooby Gang: Why did Fred/Velma leave?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diminishing-scooby-gang-why-did-fred-velma-leave/251065)
**Author:** [@Chastain86](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chastain86)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2004, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diminishing-scooby-gang-why-did-fred-velma-leave/251065 "2004-06-19T00:05:10Z")
Esoteric? Perhaps. But it’s been bugging me for awhile. After the original series, there was a Scooby Doo relaunch featuring Shaggy and Scooby, and Daphne. I believe at one point they mentioned that Fred and Velma ha… --- ## [Advanced dinosaur civilization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advanced-dinosaur-civilization/965923)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advanced-dinosaur-civilization/965923 "2022-06-15T18:15:50Z")
Continuing the discussion from Another question about evolution?: I’m not sure how much evidence we have that dinosaurs never developed anything like human intelligence. There’s been at least 65 million years to degrad… --- ## [Songs that just wouldn't fly today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-just-wouldnt-fly-today/154283)
**Author:** [@LifeOnWry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LifeOnWry)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2003, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-just-wouldnt-fly-today/154283 "2003-06-13T18:48:17Z")
I have heard some music that I personally find objectionable - mostly “gangsta” rap stuff. But recently, I was going through some old tapes and records, and I was remembering some songs that, when they were recorded, see… --- ## [Another World War II Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-world-war-ii-question/607750)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-world-war-ii-question/607750 "2012-01-02T10:44:01Z")
It took two atomic bombs to end WWII and force Japan to surrender unconditionally. Wouldn’t one bomb on Tokyo have done the job instead? So why didn’t the US drop the first atomic bomb on Tokyo instead of Hiroshima? D… --- ## [WTF: Woman Says Anti-Abortion Nurse Removed IUD Without Permission, Then Lectured Her](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-woman-says-anti-abortion-nurse-removed-iud-without-permission-then-lectured-her/481925)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-woman-says-anti-abortion-nurse-removed-iud-without-permission-then-lectured-her/481925 "2009-01-29T06:58:21Z")
A patient is suing Presbyterian Health Services Rio Rancho Family Health Center and Nurse Sylvia Olona after the latter removed her IUD when she (the patient) went in to have the strings shortened. Olona, according to t… --- ## [Will it never end? \[Two and a Half Inches of Fun\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-it-never-end-two-and-a-half-inches-of-fun/449800)
**Author:** [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-it-never-end-two-and-a-half-inches-of-fun/449800 "2008-05-21T02:02:06Z")
If this isn’t trolling I dont know what is. I’ve extended as much lattitude as I’m going to 2.5. Exactly what is your major malfunction? I can’t imagine you picking any more hot button topics like this one and the thing … --- ## [Dancing with the Stars, Season 7 (Fall 2008)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-season-7-fall-2008/464584)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-season-7-fall-2008/464584 "2008-11-30T14:15:43Z")
It all starts tomorrow night, with the first of three shows this week – one dance by everyone Monday (plus intros and the first round of cheesy behind-the-scenes vids, no doubt); another, different, dance by everyone Tue… --- ## [Fencepost problem or 'off by one error' raises its ugly head in poker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fencepost-problem-or-off-by-one-error-raises-its-ugly-head-in-poker/552233)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fencepost-problem-or-off-by-one-error-raises-its-ugly-head-in-poker/552233 "2010-09-03T22:57:58Z")
Watching the World Series of Poker tonight on ESPN, a player called clock on another player who was pondering a call. This means the player has one minute, followed by a 10-second countdown. Now we’ve all seen countdown… --- ## [Two lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-lights/740572)
**Author:** [@Teachtru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teachtru)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-lights/740572 "2015-12-28T09:12:50Z")
Is anyone here aware of the two lights that God has presented to mankind? --- ## [Milum is a babbling fountain of shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milum-is-a-babbling-fountain-of-shit/210293)
**Author:** [@\_possum\_stalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_possum_stalker)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2003, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milum-is-a-babbling-fountain-of-shit/210293 "2003-11-11T04:42:13Z")
Check this out: (from this thread \*\* “The will of the people will not be denied, even by the people.” I want to carve this onto the side of Mount Dipshit. Milum,are you Yogi fucking Bera’s moronic right-wing cousin? … --- ## [The Great Summer 2020 Doper Postcard Exchange!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2020-doper-postcard-exchange/853863)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2020-doper-postcard-exchange/853863 "2020-07-07T03:06:42Z")
Northern Piper, melodyharmonius and jayrey have run them in the past, and they’re always fun, but it’s been awhile. Here’s how it works (as adapted from NP’s previous thread). Our rules, by the numbers, and written wit… --- ## [Which early Christian heresy are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-early-christian-heresy-are-you/694314)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-early-christian-heresy-are-you/694314 "2014-08-08T19:27:27Z")
This isn’t a debate, but it’s sort of related to witnessing? Anyhow, I had to share this, it’s silliest quiz ever (with some education at the end to top it off): Which Early Christian Heresy Are You? --- ## [Is truth really up for debate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-truth-really-up-for-debate/665823)
**Author:** [@Okieshowedem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Okieshowedem)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-truth-really-up-for-debate/665823 "2013-08-13T21:41:29Z")
There is the truth then there is every ones opinion. Those who think they know are the very ones that are deceived by the most subtle creature that the Creator of all things has created so says the Scriptures. Want to … --- ## [Great Guitarists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-guitarists/401500)
**Author:** [@GNR\_JUNKIE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GNR_JUNKIE)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-guitarists/401500 "2008-10-26T03:05:26Z")
List The 5 Best Guitarists In Your Opinion Jimmy Page Eric Clapton Slash Mark Knopfler Jimi Hendrix If Kirk Cobaine is mentioned no one will ever hear from me again :smiley: --- ## [Is this the start of The Great Republican Schism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-start-of-the-great-republican-schism/754089)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-start-of-the-great-republican-schism/754089 "2016-05-14T20:18:11Z")
It looks like we might be seeing the cracks starting to widen, with people lining up on each side. Lindsey Graham says he won’t vote for Trump (nor Clinton - big surprise) Paul Ryan is not supporting Trump. Romney, Mc… --- ## [Would You Call the Cops if Your Kid Stole Your Vehicle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-the-cops-if-your-kid-stole-your-vehicle/673118)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-the-cops-if-your-kid-stole-your-vehicle/673118 "2013-11-06T04:16:42Z")
Ames, Iowa police received a report of a stolen vehicle from a man who said his son had become upset and took his pickup and trailer. The police saw the vehicle, chased and surrounded it but the guy wouldn’t stop so one… --- ## [Hey, Obama, get the fuck over yourself.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-obama-get-the-fuck-over-yourself/449850)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-obama-get-the-fuck-over-yourself/449850 "2008-05-20T23:32:06Z")
As someone who is more conservative, I’m not an Obama voter. But I must say I’ve been mightily impressed with his ability to handle \*most \*of the stuff that comes his way. But in Tennessee, where some of the GOP have bee… --- ## [Electoral College v. Popular Vote - How Big Is Too Big?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electoral-college-v-popular-vote-how-big-is-too-big/920262)
**Author:** [@Jas09](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jas09)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electoral-college-v-popular-vote-how-big-is-too-big/920262 "2020-09-28T14:32:45Z")
This general topic has come up a few times in the various 2020 Presidential Election threads, but I wanted to make a more specific one about a very specific question. It was spurred by this response in a Slate article th… --- ## [Another whine about the evil of the fairer sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-whine-about-the-evil-of-the-fairer-sex/185432)
**Author:** [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2004, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-whine-about-the-evil-of-the-fairer-sex/185432 "2004-02-10T00:53:01Z")
Ah women. Can’t live with 'em, pass the beer nuts. Not having lived with one for nearly two years now, the lonliness can be a bit much, so there’s the occasional hope that one of the ones without a ring (Mississippi gr… --- ## [Coca cola with cane sugar - different taste than with corn syrup?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-with-cane-sugar-different-taste-than-with-corn-syrup/531356)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-with-cane-sugar-different-taste-than-with-corn-syrup/531356 "2010-03-10T17:19:41Z")
My local store just started stocking this, in the glass bottles, and I grabbed one on a whim. I’m not a regular soda drinker, but it tasted exactly like regular coke to me. Poll coming. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1173&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1175&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)