# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1226&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:** 1227 --- ## [Why do women like "Slash Fiction" man on man action? Kirk/Spock! That's just wrong!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-like-slash-fiction-man-on-man-action-kirk-spock-thats-just-wrong/246358)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2004, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-like-slash-fiction-man-on-man-action-kirk-spock-thats-just-wrong/246358 "2004-05-22T12:29:54Z")
Per this article Fantasitc Voyage - A journey into the wide, wild world of slash fiction That’s just wrong! - So wrong! --- ## [Guy food or wife food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-food-or-wife-food/507139)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-food-or-wife-food/507139 "2009-08-29T00:11:35Z")
Here’s the dilemma: The wife is gone until Monday. The fridge and freezer are full of food she prepared for me, including a wonderful beef stew. It would be a shame not to indulge in this largess. She’s a very good cook.… --- ## [Parents - this is why your children aren't allowed to run free in public](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-this-is-why-your-children-arent-allowed-to-run-free-in-public/471510)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2008, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-this-is-why-your-children-arent-allowed-to-run-free-in-public/471510 "2008-11-10T22:02:40Z")
Breakdancer vs. toddler. This is a timely reminder, coming into the busy Christmas shopping season in malls. Other people are not responsible for your child not getting hurt, not in restaurants, not in malls, not on the … --- ## [Is It Impossible To Start a New Car Manufacturing Company Today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-impossible-to-start-a-new-car-manufacturing-company-today/729906)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-impossible-to-start-a-new-car-manufacturing-company-today/729906 "2015-09-08T14:03:49Z")
It seems that many startups have been costly failures-from Preston Tucker to Daewoo, to the more recent Fiskars car, most of them have been flops. Tesla is the bright spot-but the firm is not profitable, and depends upon… --- ## [American Destupization 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-destupization-2012/615943)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-destupization-2012/615943 "2012-03-27T20:46:46Z")
Remember the Top Secret American Destupization Project? Well, it’s been a while, so let’s see what we’ve learned. Stupidity seems to have continued merrily along. Have there been any successful blows for brain? And wh… --- ## [24: Season 7: Episodes 3-4 (10:00am - 12:00noon)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-7-episodes-3-4-10-00am-12-00noon/481004)
**Author:** [@Monstre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstre)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2009, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-7-episodes-3-4-10-00am-12-00noon/481004 "2009-01-17T03:30:00Z")
FAQ Bauer (aka Thread Rules) 1) What can be discussed in plain text, unboxed? A: Any events in episodes, once aired on the east coast – as well as any speculation based on these already-aired events. 2) What should I … --- ## [What scam would you pull, were you a terrible person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scam-would-you-pull-were-you-a-terrible-person/515943)
**Author:** [@NajaNivea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NajaNivea)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scam-would-you-pull-were-you-a-terrible-person/515943 "2009-11-13T16:03:31Z")
I was just thinking that if I were inclined to be a total con artist, being a “pet psychic” would be an awesome gig. I know enough about animal handling and behavior to give some solid advice, I’m a decent enough writer … --- ## [Why am I not growing much facial / body hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-not-growing-much-facial-body-hair/217105)
**Author:** [@Ray\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ray_Walker)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2003, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-not-growing-much-facial-body-hair/217105 "2003-12-07T03:54:45Z")
I am 19 years old (male), and I’m having trouble growing any substanial facial hair. Specifically, I want to grow sideburns, but the hair there now isn’t the “stubble” kind, but rather the long hair similar to that on m… --- ## [Actor burn victim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-burn-victim/364174)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2006, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-burn-victim/364174 "2006-07-13T20:10:30Z")
I half remember reading about an actor who was badly burned, but still managed to get movie roles. This may have been in the 70s or 80s. Does this ring a bell with anybody? My Googling failed to come up with anything. … --- ## [Am I going to hell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-going-to-hell/755432)
**Author:** [@jasnooks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasnooks)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-going-to-hell/755432 "2016-05-28T06:59:25Z")
First post here. I’m just wondering how people (mainly Christians) feel about my full support of the US Military? --- ## [Is this restaurant stealing tips from its employees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-restaurant-stealing-tips-from-its-employees/733692)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-restaurant-stealing-tips-from-its-employees/733692 "2015-10-16T01:13:43Z")
Every once in a while, my wife and I like to go to a certain restaurant in lower Midtown, Manhattan. It is an Asian seafood/sushi buffet, and we both like the food very much. Now, the issue of tipping at a buffet is in… --- ## [Anyone want to see some more Bullet Reviews?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-see-some-more-bullet-reviews/250674)
**Author:** [@Crunchy\_Frog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crunchy_Frog)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2004, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-see-some-more-bullet-reviews/250674 "2004-08-10T12:36:51Z")
So now that I’m back and plan to post with more regularity, I thought I’d bring back the Bullet Reviews if anyone is interested. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept, I love movies and will watch just about an… --- ## [Audiophiles: CD Ripping and MP3 Bitrates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audiophiles-cd-ripping-and-mp3-bitrates/545625)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audiophiles-cd-ripping-and-mp3-bitrates/545625 "2010-07-09T00:14:29Z")
I am going to perform The Great CD Rip of 2010 to convert 15 years of CDs to high quality MP3’s for portability. I am trying to “look forward” as best as I can with respect to file types and bit rates so that I will nev… --- ## [Conservative pundits advocating murder against fellow Americans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-pundits-advocating-murder-against-fellow-americans/304813)
**Author:** [@rjung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjung)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2005, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-pundits-advocating-murder-against-fellow-americans/304813 "2005-05-25T17:14:36Z")
I guess this is just another of those “red state” values the right keeps tooting about… :rolleyes: --- ## [Whats wrong with having many wives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-having-many-wives/416099)
**Author:** [@Okieshowedem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Okieshowedem)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2007, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-having-many-wives/416099 "2007-08-22T23:09:28Z")
If we believe what is written in the Scriptures then there is nothing wrong with it? So, who changed things? Was it the same twisted minds that changed the Sabbath? Okieshowedem --- ## [The Singularity is Near! (Internet 20 questions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-singularity-is-near-internet-20-questions/526308)
**Author:** [@hobscrk777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hobscrk777)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-singularity-is-near-internet-20-questions/526308 "2010-01-28T09:31:28Z")
Just found out about an incredible http://us.akinator.com/#, that plays 20 questions with you. It seems to be limited to guessing real or fictitious personas, but I swear this thing is sentient. The first time, I had In… --- ## [Do loved ones contact us after death?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-loved-ones-contact-us-after-death/648596)
**Author:** [@Tollhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tollhouse)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-loved-ones-contact-us-after-death/648596 "2013-02-03T06:36:36Z")
Can loved ones contact us from the afterlife? And have you experienced this? --- ## ["Posted": Why do signs say this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posted-why-do-signs-say-this/618290)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posted-why-do-signs-say-this/618290 "2012-04-10T13:31:55Z")
I was driving home today and saw something I’ve wondered about for awhile: a sign that read: POSTED No Trespassing (some small print I couldn’t read from the car) I’ve seen signs like this before. What’s up with the … --- ## [The Point and Laugh at Fred13 Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-point-and-laugh-at-fred13-thread/618294)
**Author:** [@FlyByNight512](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlyByNight512)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-point-and-laugh-at-fred13-thread/618294 "2012-04-11T08:01:01Z")
Meet Fred13. Well, there’s a small problem with his first assumption there. Several Dopers want to see some proof that 90% of the female population is bi/bicurious/lesbian. This makes a little more sense when he says… --- ## [Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney + \[Open Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-bad-batch-on-disney-open-spoilers/941363)
**Author:** [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-bad-batch-on-disney-open-spoilers/941363 "2024-05-07T11:40:35Z")
I’ve just seen the first episode of The Bad Batch on Disney+ So, we’re following the continuing adventures of Clone Force 99, “The Bad Batch”. They’d appeared in the previous series The Clone Wars, and both are helmed … --- ## [What is the largest recorded dose of LSD one has taken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-recorded-dose-of-lsd-one-has-taken/376582)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2006, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-recorded-dose-of-lsd-one-has-taken/376582 "2006-10-18T18:11:58Z")
And how long did they “trip” ? Disclaimer: LSD is illegal in the U.S. and I am in no way trying to get it or condone its usage. I am simply trying to find out the methods of study used in the past with LSD.\* --- ## [Questions about penis reduction surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2006, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-penis-reduction-surgery/371552 "2006-09-06T05:35:51Z")
I’ve been thinking about getting this lately. What are the percentages of a positive outcome for this surgery? In other words, do many lots of men have any problems after they get this done? If so, what are the number… --- ## [Calvinism or Arminianism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvinism-or-arminianism/548401)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvinism-or-arminianism/548401 "2010-08-03T05:20:12Z")
This is basically the classic theological question of “Predestination or Freewill?” What in your opinion on this or if you’re nonreligious what in your opinion do you think the Bible says on it? --- ## [I almost had to cut a bitch in obedience class yesterday.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-almost-had-to-cut-a-bitch-in-obedience-class-yesterday/501471)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2009, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-almost-had-to-cut-a-bitch-in-obedience-class-yesterday/501471 "2009-07-04T06:56:05Z")
The one holding the leash, of course. God, I’m still pissed about it. Look. My dog is making a lot of noise because he’s scared and nervous. And yes, he has a square head. There were eight other dogs in that class, … --- ## [Norway, isn't that in Sweden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norway-isnt-that-in-sweden/233389)
**Author:** [@Willander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Willander)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2004, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norway-isnt-that-in-sweden/233389 "2004-03-18T22:22:17Z")
I was watching the news here in Norway, they had a story on how the americans had noe idea about anything when it comes to european geographics. So being the curious man that I am, I was wondering if all you americans o… --- ## [The cat attached itself to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-attached-itself-to-me/743429)
**Author:** [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-attached-itself-to-me/743429 "2016-02-03T00:12:40Z")
Since I bought the condo last summer, I’ve been considering adding a cat - I was put off in my last apartment by the high pet deposit ($500/animal plus pet rent). Yesterday, I went and met a cat who’s fostered through o… --- ## [How bad is Styx without Dennis DeYoung?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-styx-without-dennis-deyoung/684783)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-styx-without-dennis-deyoung/684783 "2020-06-15T18:01:59Z")
I always loved how Styx had 3 vocalists during their heyday. However, Dennis DeYoung was always my favorite and he had the lead on many of the hits, Come Sail Away, Don’t Let it End, Castle Walls, among many more. The c… --- ## [Off the road again in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-the-road-again-in-the-mmp/839254)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-the-road-again-in-the-mmp/839254 "2019-09-02T02:30:23Z")
Road trips can be fun. Or not. This past weekend was not, but I’m glad it’s over and life can get back to what passes for normal here. For those who don’t know, we drove from southern Merrylande to Ocala, Fl and back o… --- ## [Longmire - do Cheyenne really talk like that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longmire-do-cheyenne-really-talk-like-that/742501)
**Author:** [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longmire-do-cheyenne-really-talk-like-that/742501 "2016-01-09T04:34:39Z")
On the TV show Longmire, the character of Henry Standing Bear speaks with a certain rhythm and does not use contractions. He sounds like Tonto after learning to use pronouns. It makes him sound wise and slightly mystica… --- ## [I am considering declawing my cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-considering-declawing-my-cat/668396)
**Author:** [@DianaG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DianaG)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-considering-declawing-my-cat/668396 "2014-05-23T19:43:26Z")
Hey guys. Been away a while. Crazy busy, long story, hope everyone is well. Figured I’d jump back in with a nice, uncontroversial topic. I am considering declawing my cat. I absolutely do not want to hear or argue ab… --- ## [Get (your shit) off my lawn!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-your-shit-off-my-lawn/614827)
**Author:** [@Furious\_Marmot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Furious_Marmot)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-your-shit-off-my-lawn/614827 "2012-03-08T23:18:33Z")
I don’t want your Sunday newspaper, takeout menu, flyer, business card, advertisement, bullshit charity request, or any other thing you may have. I don’t care if it’s part of a stupid, but legitimate, business plan or j… --- ## [Proposed California law to restrict use of deadly force by law enforcement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-california-law-to-restrict-use-of-deadly-force-by-law-enforcement/816437)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposed-california-law-to-restrict-use-of-deadly-force-by-law-enforcement/816437 "2018-06-28T18:51:01Z")
From the Sacramento Bee I think it fortunate for California police officers that this bill stands little to no chance of passing. I wouldn’t want to be a cop in that state if it did. But I’m open to persuasion. Is ther… --- ## [Favorite "Archer" character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-archer-character/647220)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-archer-character/647220 "2013-01-16T14:25:47Z")
In celebration of the upcoming season I thought I’d start a little poll. --- ## [Why are bullets certain caliber?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-bullets-certain-caliber/551851)
**Author:** [@Grateful-UnDead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grateful-UnDead)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-bullets-certain-caliber/551851 "2010-09-02T06:03:43Z")
We are all aware of the fact that bullets come in various calibers; ie: 0.22; 0.303; 0.38; 0.45; etc. Why is that; why were these sizes chosen? Is there something about these specific sizes that makes them desirable; o… --- ## [Best Performance By An Actor Whose Face Remains Wholly Unseen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-performance-by-an-actor-whose-face-remains-wholly-unseen/640564)
**Author:** [@Beastly\_Rotter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beastly_Rotter)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-performance-by-an-actor-whose-face-remains-wholly-unseen/640564 "2012-11-17T02:39:35Z")
And the award goes to Hugo Weaving as V in V For Vendetta: the Wachowski brothers had the good sense to stick with David Lloyd’s iconic mask design, but I swear that Weaving gave the damn thing expressions. Runner up? P… --- ## [Actors who you wish weren't in the movie you want to watch.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-you-wish-werent-in-the-movie-you-want-to-watch/537202)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-you-wish-werent-in-the-movie-you-want-to-watch/537202 "2010-04-26T21:01:35Z")
I hope I’m not the only one but there are actors that, for no particular reason, irritate me by their very presence in a movie. Perfectly adequate actors that for some visceral reason I can’t stand. For instance: Jay M… --- ## [Bluesman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluesman/240643)
**Author:** [@Sevastopol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sevastopol)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluesman/240643 "2004-04-20T19:29:03Z")
Revisiting the WMD issue but… Clarke O’Neill Kwiatkowski & now Powell via Woodward confirm what educated people had deduced and discussed on the state of the evidence, sure. But what do we find, Bluesman, who made … --- ## [I want to do a white elephant swap...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-do-a-white-elephant-swap/67573)
**Author:** [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2001, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-do-a-white-elephant-swap/67573 "2001-08-07T15:49:22Z")
… but I’m too lazy (not to mention too disorganized) to volunteer to actually coordinate this. The idea is, you sign up and are assigned someone else. You pack up some piece of crap you don’t use or need (that coconut-s… --- ## [Rebuying things you used to own - do you do this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebuying-things-you-used-to-own-do-you-do-this/637977)
**Author:** [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebuying-things-you-used-to-own-do-you-do-this/637977 "2012-11-12T08:25:59Z")
Lately I’ve been haunting ebay, trying to track down new versions of a pair of boots I used to own. The old pair fell to bits, but I still regretted binning them, and since women’s fashion moves on constantly, the origin… --- ## [Can you really get high on morning glory seeds/ nutmeg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-really-get-high-on-morning-glory-seeds-nutmeg/136250)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-really-get-high-on-morning-glory-seeds-nutmeg/136250 "2012-12-28T18:51:34Z")
When I was younger I used to hear from my pot head friends that you could “trip” on morning glory seeds, as well as nutmeg. I also read this in The Anarchist’s Cookbook. These same idiot friends also used to talk about s… --- ## [Should I get an eyebrow peircing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-eyebrow-peircing/725959)
**Author:** [@Cetyal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cetyal)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-eyebrow-peircing/725959 "2015-07-24T20:33:57Z")
I am a 17 year old, and I was wondering if a eyebrow peircing would suit me or not, just some IMO please:) Sorry about the messy hair, its early. --- ## [Summarize your life with movie titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-your-life-with-movie-titles/564578)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-your-life-with-movie-titles/564578 "2010-12-21T00:27:40Z")
Shamelessly stolen from this thread by faithfool from a couple of years ago: Step one: Choose an actor or director Step two: Answer the following using ONLY titles of movies by said actor or director. Are you male … --- ## [I had utterly forgotten George R.R. Martin of "Game of Thrones" wrote the SF classic "Sandkings"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-utterly-forgotten-george-r-r-martin-of-game-of-thrones-wrote-the-sf-classic-sandkings/673385)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-utterly-forgotten-george-r-r-martin-of-game-of-thrones-wrote-the-sf-classic-sandkings/673385 "2013-11-12T16:03:27Z")
I wiki’d up the “Sandkings” story I remembered from decades ago and was surprised to see he had written it. A classic tale! Now I have to go find it. --- ## [At-home clothing on old TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-home-clothing-on-old-tv-shows/737849)
**Author:** [@Orwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orwell)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-home-clothing-on-old-tv-shows/737849 "2015-11-26T20:46:53Z")
Over the years, I have watched a lot of old TV shows from the late 50s and early 60s, such as Leave it to Beaver, Mr. Ed, Hazel, Father Knows Best, etc. In many of those, men at home are dressed in suits and ties, inclu… --- ## [How should the US Constitution be amended?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-the-us-constitution-be-amended/854408)
**Author:** [@zamboniracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zamboniracer)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-the-us-constitution-be-amended/854408 "2020-05-28T19:25:38Z")
With an eye towards polling this fine group about how the US Constitution should be amended, I hereby throw open the floor to real, honest, legitimate suggestions. I will cull the best ones, and/or the most popular ones … --- ## [MortSahlFan: Come on down, you twat!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortsahlfan-come-on-down-you-twat/847483)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortsahlfan-come-on-down-you-twat/847483 "2021-03-12T06:07:38Z")
I submit the following exchange from P&E: Fuck you. Fuck your bros. Fuck your cult leader, Bernie. Stay home and play with yourselves. Nobody else will. I have no use or patience for childish fucking cunts like yo… --- ## ["our criminal justice system is largely fair and just"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-criminal-justice-system-is-largely-fair-and-just/705577)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-criminal-justice-system-is-largely-fair-and-just/705577 "2014-12-04T01:31:19Z")
That’s the argument Martin Hyde made in a Pit thread about the current, ah, controversy in Missouri: There are a few issues in play in this quote, but I’d like to focus on the primary assertion being made in the first … --- ## [Actors with the same LAST name as their character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-with-the-same-last-name-as-their-character/693008)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-with-the-same-last-name-as-their-character/693008 "2015-03-12T15:41:39Z")
It’s pretty common, especially in sitcoms, for an actor or actress to play a character with the same first name, like Woody Harrelson playing Woody Boyd or Charlie Sheen playing Charlie Harper. Have there been any instan… --- ## [Sun drains energy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sun-drains-energy/171539)
**Author:** [@Fuel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fuel)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sun-drains-energy/171539 "2013-02-19T21:08:57Z")
Why do most people feel drained after laying out in the sun? Not even doing anything active, just laying out. I’m not saying it’sl ike this for everyone, but i feel this occasionally, and have heard others say the same… --- ## [Is Excel the best way to organize an email list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-excel-the-best-way-to-organize-an-email-list/632578)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-excel-the-best-way-to-organize-an-email-list/632578 "2012-08-26T18:47:00Z")
So I’m trying to create a database of all the people who’ve ever emailed me on a particular subject. I’d need to be able to have categories (people who emailed 3 years ago, one year ago, etc.; people who mentioned specif… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1225&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1227&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)