# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1177&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:** 1178 --- ## [Was the current conflict between the West and militant Islamic extremists inevitable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-current-conflict-between-the-west-and-militant-islamic-extremists-inevitable/739517)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-current-conflict-between-the-west-and-militant-islamic-extremists-inevitable/739517 "2016-01-10T15:43:52Z")
I have read in other speculative alternate history threads that the larger picture is not really driven by specific events. Things like WWII would have still happened without Hitler, WWI without Ferdinand’s assassinatio… --- ## [Is this a scam? (Legal dopers' advice appreciated.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-scam-legal-dopers-advice-appreciated/495761)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-scam-legal-dopers-advice-appreciated/495761 "2009-05-09T19:14:28Z")
Okay, we all know that in 99% of threads with this title, it really \*\*is \*\*a scam. This time it’s not so clear, I promise. I run a small business from my home in Maryland. I’ve never lived, worked, or had a business in … --- ## [Why do smartphone apps require (or at least prompt) updating so frequently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-smartphone-apps-require-or-at-least-prompt-updating-so-frequently/605989)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-smartphone-apps-require-or-at-least-prompt-updating-so-frequently/605989 "2013-10-03T12:11:30Z")
It seems like every time I look at my phone (Droid Bionic) there is a notification that x number of apps have updates available. And x is usually at least 3 or 4. Coming from my PC background, this seems nuts. Are the… --- ## [Will the Supreme Court reverse the Pledge of Allegiance case?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-supreme-court-reverse-the-pledge-of-allegiance-case/158258)
**Author:** [@december](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/december)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2003, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-supreme-court-reverse-the-pledge-of-allegiance-case/158258 "2003-03-12T21:01:01Z")
The Ninth Circuit Court has denied the petition for re-hearing on this case. This was the decision that banned the Pledge of Allegiance because of the words, “Under God.” Eugene Volokh predicts that the SCOTUS will gra… --- ## [Abstinence from Sexual Activity Until Marriage: Now U.S. Government Policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abstinence-from-sexual-activity-until-marriage-now-u-s-government-policy/353042)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2006, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abstinence-from-sexual-activity-until-marriage-now-u-s-government-policy/353042 "2006-05-11T02:29:18Z")
Exactly what business do they have, saying that consensual sexual activities between adults are bad? And we’re not talking just about sex, but about any “sexual stimulation between two persons”: Not only is it bad; it… --- ## [Psychics who prey on the grieving are total...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychics-who-prey-on-the-grieving-are-total/643313)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychics-who-prey-on-the-grieving-are-total/643313 "2012-12-14T17:11:23Z")
…fucking dicks and possibly the slimiest human beings on the planet, right up there with mass murderers and used car salesmen…possibly on par with 9/11 Truthers and Obama Birthers, though don’t want to go TOO far… So, I… --- ## [American and European TV. Do the differences matter anymore.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-and-european-tv-do-the-differences-matter-anymore/639454)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-and-european-tv-do-the-differences-matter-anymore/639454 "2012-11-03T12:29:14Z")
Let’s say I want to take my American NTSC TV to Europe which uses PAL. Would there be a problem. I’m visualizing two scenerios. Using DirecTV or DishTV the signal from satellite to box to TV is a whole different sys… --- ## [I pit women who can get pregnant without even trying...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-women-who-can-get-pregnant-without-even-trying/389974)
**Author:** [@xnylder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xnylder)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2007, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-women-who-can-get-pregnant-without-even-trying/389974 "2007-02-23T19:55:25Z")
…and don’t know how goddamn lucky they are. Inspired by this thread: How Can A Woman NOT Know She’s Pregnant? I’ve got nothing against the OP, or anyone who contributed there. Reading that thread just made me furious a… --- ## [A Question about American Motors Corp.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-american-motors-corp/514086)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-american-motors-corp/514086 "2009-10-20T16:15:21Z")
I just saw a 1970’s AMC Gremlin, in perfect condition! It obviously belongs to somebody who has affection for the make…although (I think) the company died in 1982 or so. Anyway, I have a few questions: -AMC made pretty … --- ## [Spouse dies. Natural causes. Who do you call? (Don't need ansswer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouse-dies-natural-causes-who-do-you-call-dont-need-ansswer-fast/666693)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouse-dies-natural-causes-who-do-you-call-dont-need-ansswer-fast/666693 "2013-08-23T05:26:57Z")
911? Police? Funeral home? Ghostbusters? Serious question. No rush. --- ## [Scotland leaving UK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotland-leaving-uk/584598)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2011, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotland-leaving-uk/584598 "2011-09-08T11:45:00Z")
I read the Scotsman on line every day. They have an article saying Scotland is pushing toward independence. Is that really happening? How long would it take? How do most of the people feel about doing it? The article sa… --- ## [What is this strange kitchen implement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-strange-kitchen-implement/547452)
**Author:** [@Whiteknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whiteknight)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-strange-kitchen-implement/547452 "2010-07-25T02:22:18Z")
Located in a vacation house kitchen. Pic 1 Pic 2 --- ## [50 unexplainable photos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-unexplainable-photos/598292)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-unexplainable-photos/598292 "2011-10-05T13:57:44Z")
There are a couple of ‘nudes’, but no naughty bits are showing. They’re vintage, so they’re ‘art’ anyway. #12 is a photo of a situation depicted on a plate my mom’s mother had. On the plate, a stereotypical Black bo… --- ## [Whats the Difference Between a Crack Head and a Dope Feind](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-crack-head-and-a-dope-feind/251171)
**Author:** [@lexsguide](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lexsguide)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2004, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-a-crack-head-and-a-dope-feind/251171 "2004-06-25T21:52:39Z")
I live in new york and see junkies all around what is what. What are the characteristics of a Junkie. --- ## [If Dogs eat a person...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-dogs-eat-a-person/522459)
**Author:** [@ctz65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ctz65)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-dogs-eat-a-person/522459 "2009-12-26T06:17:37Z")
I told my sister about that guy who committed suicide and his two pugs ate him after not having been fed for several days (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34455887/ns/us\_news-life/). I mentioned to her that the pugs had been… --- ## [Anybody make odd special requests at restaurants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-make-odd-special-requests-at-restaurants/377266)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2006, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-make-odd-special-requests-at-restaurants/377266 "2006-10-25T00:16:31Z")
Such as ask for barbecue sauce with your scrambled eggs? And if so, do you do this often, or was it just a one time fit of culinary experimentation? --- ## [How do I keep my small pasta shells from nesting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-keep-my-small-pasta-shells-from-nesting/607234)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-keep-my-small-pasta-shells-from-nesting/607234 "2011-12-28T18:01:37Z")
I’ve given up on serving my patented spaghetti sauce with pasta shells until I can figure out how to keep them from nesting together in clumps of 2, 3, or up to 8 shells. I use lots of water, properly salted, stir the h… --- ## [I've lost 17 pounds in two months and the doctors don't know why](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-17-pounds-in-two-months-and-the-doctors-dont-know-why/480965)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-17-pounds-in-two-months-and-the-doctors-dont-know-why/480965 "2009-02-08T23:42:27Z")
First up: I am not dieting and I do not need to lose weight. I started noticing it about a month ago, and several people have commented that “You’re losing too much weight.” I went to my doctor, who did some standard te… --- ## [Who's your favorite painter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-favorite-painter/470820)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2008, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-favorite-painter/470820 "2008-11-05T13:48:30Z")
My current favorite is Jean-Léon Gérôme. Though I have vague memories of seeing his work while I was in college, 16-20 years ago, I have recently rediscovered him and his awesomeness. I almost wish I actually were a t… --- ## [Very Short stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-short-stories/377927)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2006, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-short-stories/377927 "2006-10-31T02:30:34Z")
Cribbed guitlessly from Wired, via Slashdot: http://blog.wired.com/sixwords/ Can YOU write a story in six words or less? “Alas, there wasn’t enough fuel. Damn.” --- ## [Cable TV video/audio out of synch - what gives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-tv-video-audio-out-of-synch-what-gives/609400)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-tv-video-audio-out-of-synch-what-gives/609400 "2012-01-14T04:30:41Z")
I have Comcast cable TV and quite regularly the video is a fraction of a second ahead of the audio. Its not on all channels at the same time. It seems most noticeable during some live broadcasts but it also happens durin… --- ## [Nudity censored in Stripperella or is the mosaic always there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nudity-censored-in-stripperella-or-is-the-mosaic-always-there/186717)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2003, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nudity-censored-in-stripperella-or-is-the-mosaic-always-there/186717 "2003-07-08T23:19:44Z")
I’ve seen two episodes of Stripperella and in both episodes they (slightly) mosaic out the nudity. I’m curious as to whether or not the cartoon was just made with the mosaic in, or they censored it afterward. Think we m… --- ## [The Hammond B3 Appreciation Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hammond-b3-appreciation-thread/596436)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hammond-b3-appreciation-thread/596436 "2014-08-14T18:01:44Z")
This is the thread where y’all can share your favorite B3 songs, so have at it! Here’s mine and dontcha’ll start hunchin’ yer ol’ ladies when you hear it, either! :wink: Enjoy! --- ## [Hot girls have problems too (aka the new Rebecca Black)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-girls-have-problems-too-aka-the-new-rebecca-black/619184)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-girls-have-problems-too-aka-the-new-rebecca-black/619184 "2012-04-23T17:20:17Z")
Here’s a new internet abomination for the noughteens. --- ## [Your first video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-first-video-games/528151)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-first-video-games/528151 "2010-03-12T09:34:51Z")
There’s a fun “what was your first computer?” thread over in IMHO, so I figured I’d ask other gamers what games first drew them into computer and video gaming. My story: I inherited my brother’s BBC Micro sometime in 19… --- ## [Your favorite five short stories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-five-short-stories/574993)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-five-short-stories/574993 "2011-03-22T03:12:28Z")
I Know this has been done before but it’s been quite a while and there’s plenty of new people around who might find it interesting. I’ll list my favorite five stories and anyone who has done it before can certainly repe… --- ## [So, how many of you dolts don't know about the PNAC...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-of-you-dolts-dont-know-about-the-pnac/392430)
**Author:** [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2007, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-of-you-dolts-dont-know-about-the-pnac/392430 "2007-02-21T02:00:11Z")
…and their influence in (mis)guiding American foreign policy for the past six years? Really, I am amazed that at this point in time, what with all that’s been written and exposed (down to the firing of Powell) there are… --- ## [Am hiring a concrete contractor. What do I need to know to make sure the job is done right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-hiring-a-concrete-contractor-what-do-i-need-to-know-to-make-sure-the-job-is-done-right/619474)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-hiring-a-concrete-contractor-what-do-i-need-to-know-to-make-sure-the-job-is-done-right/619474 "2012-04-24T05:38:27Z")
I’m building a 40 ft X 40 ft pole barn. I want a concrete floor. So I need to hire a concrete contractor to do it. I have seen some pretty crappy concrete jobs. I’ve also heard after-the-fact horror stories about concre… --- ## [What could our toddler be allergic to? Tomato? Herbs? Meat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-our-toddler-be-allergic-to-tomato-herbs-meat/482579)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-our-toddler-be-allergic-to-tomato-herbs-meat/482579 "2009-01-29T03:55:23Z")
FTR: We saw the pediatrician today, and RuffLlama (age 33 months–he’ll be 3 in April) is getting blood drawn tomorrow to try and determine what caused the reaction. My concern is they aren’t, or can’t, screen for what m… --- ## [Poor woman's rich friend has been anonymously giving her financial help. Sweet or controlling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-womans-rich-friend-has-been-anonymously-giving-her-financial-help-sweet-or-controlling/733307)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-womans-rich-friend-has-been-anonymously-giving-her-financial-help-sweet-or-controlling/733307 "2015-10-06T21:47:07Z")
Okay, it’s hypo time. It’s long before I freewrote it and am too lazy to edit. No poll because I can’t 'be arsed. Today’s story is about Lily, an artist, waitress, and college student in her late twenties. Despite being … --- ## [Al & Tipper Gore Separating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-tipper-gore-separating/541518)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-tipper-gore-separating/541518 "2010-06-24T18:37:19Z")
Story here. Wow, they’d been married for 40 years and always seemed like a very happy couple in public. Maybe he got tired of her slapping Parental Warning stickers on everything… --- ## [12 Years and who knows how many sickened, Lancet fully recants...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-years-and-who-knows-how-many-sickened-lancet-fully-recants/527411)
**Author:** [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-years-and-who-knows-how-many-sickened-lancet-fully-recants/527411 "2010-02-16T16:50:36Z")
Andrew Wakefield’s sham of a paper on vaccines. Today Lancet finally did it, much, much too late in my opinion. But the deed is done. Just so folks understand, this is where the modern anti-vaccination movement got its … --- ## [How to deactivate a cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deactivate-a-cat/588860)
**Author:** [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deactivate-a-cat/588860 "2011-07-17T15:42:15Z")
http://www.break.com/index/how-to-deactivate-a-cat-2081407 Any cat owning dopers willing to try this out? I know picking a cat up by the scruff makes it more docile but this is unreal! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapat… --- ## [Secular Songs That Mention Jesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secular-songs-that-mention-jesus/270981)
**Author:** [@Talon\_Karrde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talon_Karrde)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2004, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secular-songs-that-mention-jesus/270981 "2004-10-28T03:28:21Z")
I’ve noticed that a lot of secular songs mention Jesus. Sometimes they’re doing it to be weird, but other times it just puzzles me… The Velvet Underground- Jesus VU would be one of the last bands I’d have expected to s… --- ## [Fajitas, Carne Asada, Tacos al Carbon...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fajitas-carne-asada-tacos-al-carbon/350723)
**Author:** [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2006, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fajitas-carne-asada-tacos-al-carbon/350723 "2006-04-04T04:13:52Z")
Are they all different? It seems like they are all pretty much the same thing. Mexican style, marinated, and barbecued meat (usually beef) served in tortillas. The name just depends on where you are from. Or am I wrong--… --- ## [Unfortunate circumstance or police misconduct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfortunate-circumstance-or-police-misconduct/147050)
**Author:** [@Demise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demise)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfortunate-circumstance-or-police-misconduct/147050 "2003-01-18T00:48:42Z")
From this report: The news story is pretty long, but goes something like this: James Smoak left his wallet on top of the car while filling up at a gas station. The wallet goes flying off the car when they leave. … --- ## [Marvel comics, the gods, \*the\* God, and where did humans come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-comics-the-gods-the-god-and-where-did-humans-come-from/313817)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-comics-the-gods-the-god-and-where-did-humans-come-from/313817 "2012-06-13T12:55:36Z")
So, does Marvel comics acknowledge the main Judeo-Christian God? Has he ever made an appearance, or been directly encountered by a character in the Marvel universe? Has he ever taken direct, observable action? Has a char… --- ## [Can you tell the difference between 39' and 42' TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-the-difference-between-39-and-42-tv/692070)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-the-difference-between-39-and-42-tv/692070 "2014-07-02T15:29:28Z")
Is there a big difference between the two? See an LG one thats 300 dollars for a 39’ and the 42’ one cost 360. I read online that whenever in doubt, always buy the bigger one. I mean 39’ and 40’ you probably can’t tel… --- ## [Is it just me, or is everyone approaching zombie invasion completely wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-is-everyone-approaching-zombie-invasion-completely-wrong/557103)
**Author:** [@FlyingRamenMonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlyingRamenMonster)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-is-everyone-approaching-zombie-invasion-completely-wrong/557103 "2010-10-18T06:48:46Z")
It’s a fine sunny day, but something’s not quite right. The streets seem quieter than normal. A strange scent is in the air. You see a shambling figure in an alleyway, then another by the corner store. Slowly, with sense… --- ## [How do fur coats compare to cloth and fake fur for warmth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-fur-coats-compare-to-cloth-and-fake-fur-for-warmth/326956)
**Author:** [@pocelene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pocelene)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2005, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-fur-coats-compare-to-cloth-and-fake-fur-for-warmth/326956 "2005-10-22T00:13:06Z")
How do fur coats compare to cloth and fake fur for warmth? I guess the critial number would be like an R-index of insulation value per some unit. What units they might use I don’t know. Square foot? Weight of material? --- ## [I just canceled my Netflix. Here's why.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-canceled-my-netflix-heres-why/742209)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-canceled-my-netflix-heres-why/742209 "2016-01-06T23:34:54Z")
Some utter shithead at Netflix decided that the thing my life needed was for a fucking commercial for their latest show to start playing with moving video and sound as soon as I launched the app! I have no interest in th… --- ## [Suggest some awesome science fiction books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-awesome-science-fiction-books/467790)
**Author:** [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2008, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-awesome-science-fiction-books/467790 "2008-10-19T15:13:29Z")
I’m about to go on a trip and I need a few new books. I want to start reading some science fiction and need suggestions. First of all, I haven’t ever read any sci-fi books, so I’m interested in your thoughts about the b… --- ## [220 volt espresso machine to USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/220-volt-espresso-machine-to-usa/571943)
**Author:** [@yogakitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yogakitty)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/220-volt-espresso-machine-to-usa/571943 "2011-02-22T18:31:28Z")
I fell in love with my espresso machine down here in Uruguay. When I return the states can I use my Kitcorner espresso maker if I use an adapter or will the machine and/or my house blow up? Thanks– --- ## [Is there such a thing as 'ugly girl porn'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-ugly-girl-porn/457212)
**Author:** [@scrambledeggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scrambledeggs)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-ugly-girl-porn/457212 "2008-07-21T17:39:23Z")
I ‘noticed’ there are websites for ‘porn’ for about every little predeliction you could imaging – blondes, redheads, greenheads, tattoo freaks, etc. But there is one group of females i couldnt find – ugly girls. They hav… --- ## [Do you have a mental 'picture' of Dopers you haven't met?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-mental-picture-of-dopers-you-havent-met/617917)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-mental-picture-of-dopers-you-havent-met/617917 "2012-04-16T02:35:42Z")
Just what it says. Dosn’t apply if you’ve met or seen a picture. Through personality, descriptions in posts, or just randomness, do you associate an image with any particular poster? I wll admit mine that occurs the m… --- ## [Zenster: wholesale nonsense, bigotry, demagoguery etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-wholesale-nonsense-bigotry-demagoguery-etc/88176)
**Author:** [@Abe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2001, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zenster-wholesale-nonsense-bigotry-demagoguery-etc/88176 "2001-11-22T07:17:13Z")
I am very disturbed that Zenster has been advocating (and veiling) what may only be interpreted as pseudo-genocidal measures, such as his suggestions to slaughter innocent civilians, etc. Zenster’s bigoted statements and… --- ## [Worst. Beer name. EVER!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-beer-name-ever/640279)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-beer-name-ever/640279 "2012-11-12T23:30:02Z")
Doe in Heat lager. :eek: I honestly expected this to contain Deer piss or some other kind of hunting aid. As frightened as I was to try it, I did buy a single bottle of it for $1.88 at Woodmans. It was just mediocre. N… --- ## [Who's the sexiest cartoon character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-sexiest-cartoon-character/192639)
**Author:** [@Shaolinrabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shaolinrabbit)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2003, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-sexiest-cartoon-character/192639 "2003-08-20T16:22:45Z")
While watching Comic Remix tonight, I was taken by the appearance of the female cartoon character shown ‘Remixing’ club DJ style in between takes of comedians, and it prompted this line of thought: So, who’s the sexiest… --- ## [Agents of SHIELD Season 6 returns next week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-season-6-returns-next-week/833381)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-season-6-returns-next-week/833381 "2019-08-08T14:46:10Z")
Trailer was released today so I figure we should get a thread going. No idea how much they’ll reference Endgame, if at all, so what should the policy for Endgame spoilers be? --- ## [Popularity to obscurity in music: when did the shift take place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popularity-to-obscurity-in-music-when-did-the-shift-take-place/537448)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popularity-to-obscurity-in-music-when-did-the-shift-take-place/537448 "2010-04-29T20:45:23Z")
There was once a time when a person, let’s say between the ages of 15 and 30, was considered “cool” if they liked the most popular bands. The quality of a band was considered to be directly proportional to its popularit… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1176&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1178&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)