# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1214&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:** 1215 --- ## [Is Sanskrit the most suitable language for computer software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sanskrit-the-most-suitable-language-for-computer-software/315050)
**Author:** [@MadderMitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadderMitch)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2005, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sanskrit-the-most-suitable-language-for-computer-software/315050 "2005-08-03T13:26:50Z")
Although this might be just another UL, I have read in various places (some of them corroborating the source as FORBES) that apparently Sanskrit has been found to be the most suitable language for computer software. I a… --- ## [Civilization V Update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-v-update/625410)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civilization-v-update/625410 "2012-06-22T02:01:20Z")
Over the weekend there was a patch released for Civ V. Yet again a total fuck up. The turns are taking far longer. It is next to impossible to use an arrow key to move between cities. Trying to queue building projects i… --- ## [The single most reprehensible thing the free market ever did?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-most-reprehensible-thing-the-free-market-ever-did/548329)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-most-reprehensible-thing-the-free-market-ever-did/548329 "2010-08-04T01:07:09Z")
Inspired by That’s it I am done with movies, in which it was lamented that there is nothing, nothing whatsover so offensively stupid and insipid that Hollywood won’t produce it if it’ will make a profit. So what, in the … --- ## [Questions about pictures on SD People Pages.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-pictures-on-sd-people-pages/25486)
**Author:** [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2000, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-pictures-on-sd-people-pages/25486 "2000-07-23T02:30:12Z")
Some of these pictures are quite intriguing. I have a few questions. Let me start by asking beagledave: Are you wearing a purple fez in that picture? --- ## [Buying/Cooking chicken breast for first time ever! Help? Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-cooking-chicken-breast-for-first-time-ever-help-advice/573259)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-cooking-chicken-breast-for-first-time-ever-help-advice/573259 "2011-03-06T23:54:30Z")
I was raised vegetarian but started eating meat about a year ago. I love grilled chicken breast. Up until now I’ve only eaten it while out in restaurants but I would like to start making it at home. I’ve never bought or… --- ## [Loblaw you Ass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loblaw-you-ass/327518)
**Author:** [@smartguysmile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smartguysmile)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2005, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loblaw-you-ass/327518 "2005-10-27T20:22:32Z")
Somedy start a thread on magick trick ask how its done. Loblaw post a thing like “I know but I’m not telling” If your not telling and you only post to be an ass maybe u better not posting. --- ## [Who Is Currently The Most Prominent Person Whose Birth Date Is Ambiguous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-currently-the-most-prominent-person-whose-birth-date-is-ambiguous/642210)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-currently-the-most-prominent-person-whose-birth-date-is-ambiguous/642210 "2014-04-19T12:56:24Z")
Watching Ken Burns’ Jazz, it was mentioned that Louis Armstrong publicized that he was born on July 4th, 1900, to his dying day. He wasn’t-- but the evidence indicates that he didn’t know for sure one way or the other. I… --- ## [What NOT to say to a person reading a book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-not-to-say-to-a-person-reading-a-book/346025)
**Author:** [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2006, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-not-to-say-to-a-person-reading-a-book/346025 "2006-03-06T12:57:18Z")
Let’s have a little quiz. You see someone reading a book that you just finished. What do you say to that person? A. “Oh, I just read that book! It was really good. I hope you enjoy it.” B. “I just read that book! Did … --- ## [Plausible or soon-to-be plausible inventions you think they ought to have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plausible-or-soon-to-be-plausible-inventions-you-think-they-ought-to-have/557020)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plausible-or-soon-to-be-plausible-inventions-you-think-they-ought-to-have/557020 "2010-10-19T15:27:40Z")
I haven’t heard of these possible inventions anywhere else (I don’t think), but at times I find myself idly wondering whether I’ll see something like the following in my lifetime: An Ipad like device that you can stre… --- ## [I'm not in the habit of spying on my neighbors, but . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-in-the-habit-of-spying-on-my-neighbors-but/589335)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-in-the-habit-of-spying-on-my-neighbors-but/589335 "2011-07-18T18:11:09Z")
I’m not in the habit of spying on my neighbors, but . . . There’s a family across the street from me, two middle-aged parents and a kid in his mid-20s. Whenever I happen to look out one of my front windows, regardless o… --- ## [Corned Beef Hash. Eww or Yum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash-eww-or-yum/558912)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash-eww-or-yum/558912 "2010-11-08T13:14:38Z")
God, I love the stuff. --- ## [Possible to know if eggs are free range or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-to-know-if-eggs-are-free-range-or-not/678849)
**Author:** [@Duke\_of\_York](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_York)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-to-know-if-eggs-are-free-range-or-not/678849 "2014-01-18T17:40:48Z")
Is there any way a layman can tell if the eggs he is buying are genuine or not? --- ## [Cute or Sexy Nerds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-or-sexy-nerds/481035)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-or-sexy-nerds/481035 "2009-01-14T21:41:36Z")
I overheard this conversation, 'cause again I was eavesdropping, but that’s what people get for talking loud on a subway. Anyway these two girls were talking about sexy or cute nerds. These were famous but the problem I… --- ## [What should a baby wear in public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-a-baby-wear-in-public/559079)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-a-baby-wear-in-public/559079 "2017-06-20T19:40:03Z")
I know that a lot of people have strong opinions about how thoroughly clothed infants should be while in public places… so what do you think? There are three issues covered here: Appropriate footwear Diaper coverag… --- ## [What movies or TV shows feature bad general American accents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-or-tv-shows-feature-bad-general-american-accents/763597)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-or-tv-shows-feature-bad-general-american-accents/763597 "2016-12-09T00:13:54Z")
I sometimes read about an American actor playing a role of someone from another English speaking country as having done poor job due to a bad accent. I’ve read about this occurring with American actors portraying British… --- ## [Everyone Hates Teenagers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-hates-teenagers/309240)
**Author:** [@Suburban\_Rythm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Rythm)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2005, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-hates-teenagers/309240 "2005-06-26T20:32:10Z")
Save teachers and people who work with us daily, almost everybody (parents and relatives excluded) shows a certain amount of antipathy towards teenagers. Whether it is hiring a security guard at the local grocery store t… --- ## [Why has the Obama administration been so much more effective at killing terrorists than Bush's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-obama-administration-been-so-much-more-effective-at-killing-terrorists-than-bushs/599520)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-obama-administration-been-so-much-more-effective-at-killing-terrorists-than-bushs/599520 "2011-10-14T04:16:18Z")
Pretty straight forward. --- ## [Seems Everyone is Pissed Off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seems-everyone-is-pissed-off/444307)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seems-everyone-is-pissed-off/444307 "2008-04-09T14:40:39Z")
Are you? Geez, I know I’m going to regret making a pit thread, but I’ve been shocked (shocked, I tell you!) lately at how much everyone seems to be acting unbelievably pissy to each other here on the boards. Is somethi… --- ## [You're going to have dinner with President Obama. What are you going to say to him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-going-to-have-dinner-with-president-obama-what-are-you-going-to-say-to-him/536029)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-going-to-have-dinner-with-president-obama-what-are-you-going-to-say-to-him/536029 "2010-04-19T15:43:17Z")
Suppose that, for whatever contrived reason we can come up with, that you are going to be able to have dinner at the White House with President Obama. Not some big public event either, but an intimate, private dinner wit… --- ## [New Prisoner Abuse Photos: Now It's The Navy's Turn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-prisoner-abuse-photos-now-its-the-navys-turn/278053)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2004, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-prisoner-abuse-photos-now-its-the-navys-turn/278053 "2004-12-09T18:08:02Z")
More photos of prisoners in Iraq being abused have surfaced. This time it’s Navy SEALs doing it, taking war trophy pictures, and bringing them home to share with the family. So, which smug pundit will be the first to … --- ## [Why did Jesus appear on the scene when he did?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-jesus-appear-on-the-scene-when-he-did/516512)
**Author:** [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-jesus-appear-on-the-scene-when-he-did/516512 "2009-11-10T06:11:56Z")
Is this explained anywhere, because I certainly don’t remember seeing it mentioned in the bible? --- ## [TMI: What is the appeal of ass-to-mouth sex? TMI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmi-what-is-the-appeal-of-ass-to-mouth-sex-tmi/237917)
**Author:** [@Saracen\_Pig\_Spartan\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saracen_Pig_Spartan_Dog)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2004, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmi-what-is-the-appeal-of-ass-to-mouth-sex-tmi/237917 "2004-04-03T05:43:17Z")
I have to say right out that I’m a straight male and that anal sex has absolutely zero appeal for me. Being a semi-regular viewer of porn, I have noticed that the latest “hot act” is the one in the thread title. It see… --- ## [Heroes (02/23/09) “Cold Wars”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heroes-02-23-09-cold-wars/487049)
**Author:** [@Annie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2009, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heroes-02-23-09-cold-wars/487049 "2009-03-01T04:22:48Z")
Welcome to this season’s “Parkman kidnaps HRG to get to the bottom of The Big Conspiracy”/ “Company Man” redux. Kids, this is why you never leave your drink unattended in hotel bars: the fairly fantastic three are lookin… --- ## [Just once, I'd like to hear...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-once-id-like-to-hear/735833)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2015, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-once-id-like-to-hear/735833 "2015-11-03T08:22:11Z")
“…call volumes are unusually low, so we’re connecting your call immediately.” --- ## [Tagg Romney "joke"; take a swing at Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tagg-romney-joke-take-a-swing-at-obama/638143)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tagg-romney-joke-take-a-swing-at-obama/638143 "2012-11-05T14:33:54Z")
On a radio show, Tagg Romney recently said about his reaction to Obama’s comments during the debate: Here are some options for reactions for you: Well, who could blame him - that’s the right response when Obama was … --- ## [Natrum Muriaticum: Homeopathic Pediculicide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natrum-muriaticum-homeopathic-pediculicide/148678)
**Author:** [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2003, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natrum-muriaticum-homeopathic-pediculicide/148678 "2003-01-23T18:32:24Z")
I couldn’t figure out where the best place for this would be, but Cecil wrote on it (link), so I thought I’d try here. It’s no big surprise to find homeopathic stuff in a “new-age” shop, but it always amazes me to see i… --- ## [Polyethelyne Compatable Glue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polyethelyne-compatable-glue/707734)
**Author:** [@RememberMe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RememberMe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polyethelyne-compatable-glue/707734 "2014-12-20T17:53:32Z")
Hey folks, I need to attach some closed-cell polyethylene foam mats to a wall. The mats are of the type used for wrestling, MMA, cheerleading, etc. I was thinking of using liquid nails construction adhesive, the kind f… --- ## [Using commas as ellipses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-commas-as-ellipses/580583)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-commas-as-ellipses/580583 "2011-05-10T13:02:08Z")
Not sure whether this goes in Cafe Society or here, so please feel free to move it as you see fit. I’m curious about something I’ve been noticing occasionally lately: is there some obscure rule (or maybe it’s a rule in … --- ## [Twat did you say? I cunt hear you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twat-did-you-say-i-cunt-hear-you/210474)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2003, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twat-did-you-say-i-cunt-hear-you/210474 "2003-11-05T14:32:54Z")
I’ve got an infucktion in my ear, but tits all right. Seriously, I’ve got an ear infection. Had it for a while apparently. I’ve never had an ear infection before so I didn’t recognize the signs until I went deef. Altho… --- ## [Upside Down Flag Protest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upside-down-flag-protest/502624)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upside-down-flag-protest/502624 "2009-07-15T20:12:07Z")
According to this story here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090710/ap\_on\_re\_us/us\_upside\_down\_flag a former Marine had his flag that he was flying upside-down on his private property removed by police on the fourth of Ju… --- ## [How do you know if something's peer reviewed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-if-somethings-peer-reviewed/534919)
**Author:** [@gitfiddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gitfiddle)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-if-somethings-peer-reviewed/534919 "2010-04-06T22:46:25Z")
I’ve been doing research on environmental problems in Taiwan, and I’ve been looking at a lot of journal articles, but it just dawned on me that I don’t know if something is necessarily peer reviewed. If something is in … --- ## [Texas Hold'Em Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-question/537672)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-holdem-question/537672 "2010-05-17T19:37:22Z")
I have the Bicycle Casino games and the other day, when I couldn’t get on WoW, I played Texas Hold’Em, but even though they very basically explain the rules, I’m not sure of the strategy. I KNOW you try to get the best h… --- ## [Vacation in Montreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-montreal/692877)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2014, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-in-montreal/692877 "2014-08-17T21:14:06Z")
Next month my family is taking a trip to Montreal. We’ve never been to Canada and Montreal is in driving distance so we decided to take a few days and go check out what Montreal has to offer. I’d love to get some recomm… --- ## [How are policemen trained to fight in hand to hand confrontations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-policemen-trained-to-fight-in-hand-to-hand-confrontations/242560)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2004, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-policemen-trained-to-fight-in-hand-to-hand-confrontations/242560 "2004-05-05T07:32:26Z")
There are obviously numerous martial arts available for self defense. In that policemen are among the most likely people to be involved in hand to hand scuffles in the course of their jobs, I’m curious as to how policeme… --- ## [Worst episodes of your favorite shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-episodes-of-your-favorite-shows/594952)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-episodes-of-your-favorite-shows/594952 "2011-09-06T23:50:30Z")
Inspired by this article that appeared in the Onion’s AV Club recently: Anyway, I have to agree with the Seinfeld pick from that article. I love Seinfeld, but I cringe at the Puerto Rican Day episode, which was actual… --- ## [Straight people, please answer me this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-people-please-answer-me-this/160526)
**Author:** [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2003, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-people-please-answer-me-this/160526 "2003-03-14T07:31:05Z")
This has got Great Debates written all over it, but I’ll give it an honest shot anyway. OK, so you’re a straight male. You meet someone wonderful. Easy to talk to, funny, smart, gentle, kind and understanding. The kind … --- ## [What if Trump was right, and the election was rigged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-was-right-and-the-election-was-rigged/771447)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-was-right-and-the-election-was-rigged/771447 "2017-01-27T18:57:43Z")
By him? Or by his supporters? How would we find out? How could it be uncovered? And would it change anything? --- ## [What happens if the executive branch refuses to obey orders from the judicial branch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-executive-branch-refuses-to-obey-orders-from-the-judicial-branch/768603)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-executive-branch-refuses-to-obey-orders-from-the-judicial-branch/768603 "2017-02-01T07:17:45Z")
I’m not sure if it matters if it is on the state or federal level. Does it, or is the outcome the same? Lets say a judge say the governor or president has to do X or stop doing Y. The governor or president says ‘fuck yo… --- ## ["My Stradivarius!" \[in movies and TV\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-stradivarius-in-movies-and-tv/539371)
**Author:** [@Vashbul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vashbul)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-stradivarius-in-movies-and-tv/539371 "2010-05-17T16:21:01Z")
This is an old gag, used in the movies and on TV many times. A violin gets smashed, and the owner of the violin puts his hands on his head and cries, “My Stradivarius!” (He can’t just go, “My violin!”, it has to be a Str… --- ## [I think we should make harvesting of organs mandatory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-we-should-make-harvesting-of-organs-mandatory/579800)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-we-should-make-harvesting-of-organs-mandatory/579800 "2011-04-29T01:53:47Z")
Here’s where I’m coming from: Dead people should have no rights Dead people are property of the family, however the fashion of disposal is already regulated (can’t bury Uncle Bob in your front yard or leave his cor… --- ## [How exactly does Ryan Reynolds keep getting work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-exactly-does-ryan-reynolds-keep-getting-work/664280)
**Author:** [@Stonebow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stonebow)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2013, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-exactly-does-ryan-reynolds-keep-getting-work/664280 "2013-07-24T13:08:57Z")
Don’t get me wrong. I understand he’s handsome and in great shape. But the man just seems to have a way of killing otherwise serviceable movie concepts. As a geek, I blame him for the wrecking of the Blade, Green Lanter… --- ## [Why can't they just take the passengers off the Carnival Triumph?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-they-just-take-the-passengers-off-the-carnival-triumph/650257)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-they-just-take-the-passengers-off-the-carnival-triumph/650257 "2013-02-18T17:45:08Z")
My wife asked that question earlier this evening and I WAGged an answer ('cause I’m that kind of guy). With all the misery the Carnival Triumph’s passengers are enduring, why can’t Carnival or other authorities take the… --- ## [Antentwig](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antentwig/708013)
**Author:** [@jj5406](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jj5406)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antentwig/708013 "2015-06-20T19:50:32Z")
Antentwig is a term used by Mike Pesca on Slate’s “The Gist” podcast to refer to a 3-week period. He claims that it is an old word, like fortnight for a 2-week period, but one that is no longer in use. However, I canno… --- ## [What if Frodo had died at Weathertop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-frodo-had-died-at-weathertop/711200)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-frodo-had-died-at-weathertop/711200 "2015-01-31T12:29:17Z")
I suppose Sam would have taken the ring the rest of the way to Rivendell…but what about after? Do they still form The Fellowship? Is Sam really expected to carry the ring to Mordor? Who replaces Frodos spot? And certai… --- ## [LOTR question: The Rohirrim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-question-the-rohirrim/650702)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-question-the-rohirrim/650702 "2013-02-23T00:14:04Z")
Why wasn’t any representative of Rohan present at the Council of Elrond? Boromir represented the rulers of Gondor (the Stewards). Aragorn represented the line of kings of Gondor (Isildur’s heir). Legolas represented t… --- ## [And then there were eight: Pluto no longer a planet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-then-there-were-eight-pluto-no-longer-a-planet/370036)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2006, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-then-there-were-eight-pluto-no-longer-a-planet/370036 "2006-09-05T03:26:48Z")
Pluto downgraded. I’m not sure how I feel about this. I grew up knowing there were nine planets in our solar system. Losing one makes me feel a bit wobbly. What else is out there that I thought was set in concrete th… --- ## [I Am Getting A Wheelchair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-getting-a-wheelchair/617110)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-getting-a-wheelchair/617110 "2012-04-03T01:10:42Z")
Well, it’s come to this. The Multiple Sclerosis has proceeded to the point of my needing a wheelchair. Thank God my insurance covers one. Now I have to figure out what to do for Halloween. Captain Christopher Pike? S… --- ## ["Detective Lennie Briscoe," a posthumous tribute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detective-lennie-briscoe-a-posthumous-tribute/600453)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detective-lennie-briscoe-a-posthumous-tribute/600453 "2011-10-25T04:55:04Z")
I love this guy. I didn’t watch Law & Order when it was on in prime time. In fact, I’ve only started watching it (them) in the last couple of years in reruns… interminable, ubiquitous reruns. Sometimes all three L&O’s a… --- ## [What's a healthy snack that you can eat with tea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-healthy-snack-that-you-can-eat-with-tea/693235)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-healthy-snack-that-you-can-eat-with-tea/693235 "2014-07-24T21:36:17Z")
I usually drink tea with chocolate before I go to sleep, but now I’ve decided to try and eat something healthier. I just don’t know what. Any ideas? What do you guys have with your tea? --- ## [Bambi and classic films -Motion picture rating system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bambi-and-classic-films-motion-picture-rating-system/544515)
**Author:** [@blinkingblinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkingblinking)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bambi-and-classic-films-motion-picture-rating-system/544515 "2010-07-17T22:15:36Z")
Was showing Bambi to my very young children the other day. It has some pretty scary stuff for small children. I read somewhere once about they were classifying old movies by today’s Motion picture rating system and many … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1213&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1215&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)