# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1232&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:** 1233 --- ## [A complaint about supermarket checkers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-complaint-about-supermarket-checkers/626131)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-complaint-about-supermarket-checkers/626131 "2012-07-01T08:58:05Z")
At a checkstand, I usually have to reach for the rubber dividers to put in front of the stuff I’m buying, and behind it, as a courtesy to the shopper behind me. I don’t see why the checker just sets the dividers in the n… --- ## [What are the odds of a random poster being banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-of-a-random-poster-being-banned/528249)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-odds-of-a-random-poster-being-banned/528249 "2010-02-12T23:17:43Z")
This has nothing to do with the recent kerfluffle. Rather, a recent thread that was derivative of a derivative of the kerfluffle, mentioned a poster who had been banned for posting on medical topics after being told not … --- ## [one-way vs two-way speed of light question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-way-vs-two-way-speed-of-light-question/605716)
**Author:** [@kaltkalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaltkalt)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-way-vs-two-way-speed-of-light-question/605716 "2013-03-21T20:46:48Z")
Can someone please explain this one-way vs two-way speed of light dichotomy to me in a simple, easy to understand way? I kinda sorta maybe think I have a bit of a clue about what this is really talking about, but if t… --- ## [Persuade me to start smoking!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persuade-me-to-start-smoking/495559)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persuade-me-to-start-smoking/495559 "2017-12-11T23:25:30Z")
I haven’t done anything stupid or self-destructive in, like, three days, so I’m feeling antsy. So I was thinking of starting smoking, just for the cool factor. I’m not gonna go crazy about it: no more than 3 or 4 packs … --- ## [Any libraries in the US that still use card catalogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-libraries-in-the-us-that-still-use-card-catalogs/542730)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-libraries-in-the-us-that-still-use-card-catalogs/542730 "2014-01-06T20:44:10Z")
The large central public library in my city still has a good portion of its collection indexed by a traditional card catalog. Yes, traditional index cards, and no computer equivalent. … --- ## [If Debt Ceiling Doesn't Get Raised. How do they decide who doesn't get paid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-debt-ceiling-doesnt-get-raised-how-do-they-decide-who-doesnt-get-paid/589666)
**Author:** [@JoelUpchurch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoelUpchurch)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-debt-ceiling-doesnt-get-raised-how-do-they-decide-who-doesnt-get-paid/589666 "2011-07-22T22:45:29Z")
Are there actual rules about who doesn’t paid if the debt ceiling doesn’t get raised? When they talk about not paying social security checks, that doesn’t strike me as the first choice that would come to my mind. \[ol\] … --- ## [How Much Vacation Time Do You Folks Get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-vacation-time-do-you-folks-get/407707)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2007, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-vacation-time-do-you-folks-get/407707 "2007-06-22T01:06:01Z")
Here (Canada) three weeks is fairly typical, with long-term employees getting 4 weeks. That plus, lets see: January - New Year’s Day April - Easter Friday May - Victoria Day July - Canada Day August - Civic Holiday … --- ## [Christianity Simplified Though LOGIC !](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christianity-simplified-though-logic/315842)
**Author:** [@migbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/migbird)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2005, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christianity-simplified-though-logic/315842 "2005-08-10T21:24:42Z")
The validity of Christianity depends upon proof of the resurrection. Einstein proved, & the Hubble telescope verified, that before the Universe existed…there was no time & space; there was nothing. Since something can’… --- ## [Godzilla Minus One - coming to US theaters on December 1 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godzilla-minus-one-coming-to-us-theaters-on-december-1-2023/986918)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godzilla-minus-one-coming-to-us-theaters-on-december-1-2023/986918 "2026-10-14T05:29:49Z")
Studio Toho just dropped a teaser for the next live-action Godzilla movie, which is rebooting the series again, with this film set right after the end of WWII. I was hoping for a sequel to Shin Godzilla, but it looks … --- ## [Trump vows to dump "Johnson Amendment"(no church politicking)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vows-to-dump-johnson-amendment-no-church-politicking/778825)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vows-to-dump-johnson-amendment-no-church-politicking/778825 "2017-02-06T17:44:19Z")
Trump just promised a repeal of the “Johnson Amendment”, a rule preventing churches from endorsing or speaking out against politicians, which has been in place since 1954. Now, I believe everyone should have the right t… --- ## [How do you soothe a colicky baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-soothe-a-colicky-baby/631377)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-soothe-a-colicky-baby/631377 "2012-08-15T14:05:13Z")
My daughter is fostering to adopt a little baby girl. We are all cautiously thrilled to have this baby girl in our family. This process is an emotional roller coaster, but that’s a topic for another day. Marie is pret… --- ## [Is There An African Tribe Where The People Have Giant, Two-Toed Feet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-african-tribe-where-the-people-have-giant-two-toed-feet/507440)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-african-tribe-where-the-people-have-giant-two-toed-feet/507440 "2010-09-10T20:59:31Z")
Is it true that there is a tribe in Africa where it is commonplace for people to be born with giant feet that have only two toes each? How widespread is this deformity within this tribe, and what is the cause of it? Is … --- ## [THe Amazing Race Premier (9/26): Preseason rankings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-premier-9-26-preseason-rankings/555041)
**Author:** [@zut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zut)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-premier-9-26-preseason-rankings/555041 "2010-09-30T16:24:25Z")
The 17th season of the Amazing Race will premiere on Sunday, September 26. CBS is scheduling a half-hour “football overrun,” which pushes the start time to 8:30 EDT rather than the usual 8:00, but presumably makes it mo… --- ## [Could an astronaut use their cellphone in outer space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-an-astronaut-use-their-cellphone-in-outer-space/581638)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-an-astronaut-use-their-cellphone-in-outer-space/581638 "2011-05-14T17:22:42Z")
The title says it all. They would be up by the satellites anyways. Just a random thought. --- ## [Is drinking cold water bad for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-drinking-cold-water-bad-for-you/666671)
**Author:** [@mbh9700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh9700)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-drinking-cold-water-bad-for-you/666671 "2013-08-23T11:53:13Z")
I have seen articles on this before, and some supposed scientific “facts” behind it, and it’s always made we wonder. I recently saw it circulating on Facebook too, so though I’d see if anyone had some real info on it. B… --- ## [What in the world possessed Obama to do this? \[Early Hannukah\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-world-possessed-obama-to-do-this-early-hannukah/605581)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-in-the-world-possessed-obama-to-do-this-early-hannukah/605581 "2011-12-11T03:22:20Z")
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US\_OBAMA\_HANUKKAH?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-12-08-18-44-18 \*\*Obama celebrates Hanukkah at White House \*\* Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President… --- ## [Album titles with double meanings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/album-titles-with-double-meanings/843207)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/album-titles-with-double-meanings/843207 "2019-12-05T14:34:11Z")
I’m speaking of album titles which look like one thing in print, but sound like something else when spoken aloud. For example, Aladdin Sane by David Bowie, which also sounds like “A lad insane,” or Sheik Yerboutie by Fr… --- ## [Boogie Piano! Little Richard as a Kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boogie-piano-little-richard-as-a-kid/584670)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boogie-piano-little-richard-as-a-kid/584670 "2011-06-25T03:02:45Z")
This was sent to me with the following intro: The kid, regardless of whether it is \*really \*Little Richard - is totally amazing and fun to watch work through that boogie classic “Caledonia” But, really, it’s got… --- ## [Poll: give up sex forever, or die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-give-up-sex-forever-or-die/690388)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-give-up-sex-forever-or-die/690388 "2014-10-02T07:35:10Z")
Context: I’m told I may have prostate cancer. Treatment of this leaves many men impotent, incontinent. Some large number get castrated. Obviously that won’t kill them, and cancer will, but there it is. So: If you can ha… --- ## [I'm sick of people who think it's ok to use 'The N-Word' in front of me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-people-who-think-its-ok-to-use-the-n-word-in-front-of-me/715599)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-people-who-think-its-ok-to-use-the-n-word-in-front-of-me/715599 "2015-04-02T23:03:17Z")
Just because we’re both white, doesn’t mean that you’re safe from getting a lecture from me… Since my damn cat just walked on my laptop, I have to make this post short to get past the edit window. Grrr… --- ## [Did any marvel mutants have the ability to heal Professor Xavier's paralysis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-any-marvel-mutants-have-the-ability-to-heal-professor-xaviers-paralysis/612050)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-any-marvel-mutants-have-the-ability-to-heal-professor-xaviers-paralysis/612050 "2012-02-10T01:26:38Z")
I’m guessing for plot reasons they wanted him in the wheelchair, but archangel could heal people by mixing his blood with theirs. Didn’t any mutants have the ability to fix his spine? --- ## [How many innocents would you kill to save the life of the person you love most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-innocents-would-you-kill-to-save-the-life-of-the-person-you-love-most/624165)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-innocents-would-you-kill-to-save-the-life-of-the-person-you-love-most/624165 "2012-06-11T17:06:17Z")
Yes, it’s one of those long ridiculous hypotheticals again. If you hate these, why are you still reading? Anyway, here’s the sitch: For purposes of today’s silliness, you are a legendary badass. with the combined abilit… --- ## [Workin' 9 to 5...or 8 to 4?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workin-9-to-5-or-8-to-4/537043)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workin-9-to-5-or-8-to-4/537043 "2010-04-26T17:55:06Z")
A poll to see which set of hours is more common. If neither, feel free to explain in a post. --- ## [What Does "Export" In a Beer Name Mean](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-export-in-a-beer-name-mean/519908)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2009, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-export-in-a-beer-name-mean/519908 "2009-12-13T20:49:02Z")
Frequently you will see european brewerys adding the name “Export” to their labels. Does this signify anything? Presumably, “Export” beer would be of good/better quality than the local swill-or maybe its the reverse? O… --- ## [Would you shake George Bush's hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-shake-george-bushs-hand/397191)
**Author:** [@Sal\_Ammoniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sal_Ammoniac)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2007, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-shake-george-bushs-hand/397191 "2007-04-12T12:42:55Z")
In other words, supposing you suddenly found yourself face to face with George Bush, in which camp would you fall? a) I love George Bush! I would shake anything of his! b) I don’t love George Bush, but would be honor… --- ## [Failure to Show Up for Traffic Court](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failure-to-show-up-for-traffic-court/520662)
**Author:** [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2009, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failure-to-show-up-for-traffic-court/520662 "2009-12-10T23:51:30Z")
I got a speeding ticket in Tennessee a few months ago, and planned to pay the ticket, but then put it on my bedside stand and completely forgot about it until today, when I noticed I was I supposed to be in court this mo… --- ## [Drinking straw or no - what kind of person are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-straw-or-no-what-kind-of-person-are-you/693451)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-straw-or-no-what-kind-of-person-are-you/693451 "2014-07-22T18:46:19Z")
Inspired by this thread, I started wondering how many people prefer to drink through a straw vs. those who don’t. I am firmly in the “Never - any” (AKA the only correct way) camp. My dad referred to staws as “sissy sti… --- ## [Could you lose five pounds in one week for a million $?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-lose-five-pounds-in-one-week-for-a-million/550853)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-lose-five-pounds-in-one-week-for-a-million/550853 "2010-08-23T02:18:52Z")
And how would you do it? An old Archie comic book made me think about this…yep, I’m weird like that. --- ## [does male heterosexual interior decorators exist ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-male-heterosexual-interior-decorators-exist/369935)
**Author:** [@Wildfire\_MM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildfire_MM)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2006, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-male-heterosexual-interior-decorators-exist/369935 "2006-08-29T06:44:14Z")
This profession seams to be crowded with homosexuals. I have never heard that a straight man had this profession. Ever heard about a gay carpenter ? What’s you impression :confused: --- ## [Holy hell 2012 looks bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-hell-2012-looks-bad/513090)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-hell-2012-looks-bad/513090 "2009-10-11T06:21:34Z")
The studio is pushing it big - I’m seeing commercials and trailers for it everywhere. What I haven’t seen yet is one single reason I would want to see it. --- ## [General Aviation folk, I need your help again ~](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-aviation-folk-i-need-your-help-again/746545)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-aviation-folk-i-need-your-help-again/746545 "2016-05-15T21:03:43Z")
I hope you clever people can help me reconstruct the chain of events. I’ll try to be succinct, but I’m a little stressed… Short version is that some truly good guys found my husband sitting by his plane with a great ga… --- ## [I've Lost My Shower](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-my-shower/316104)
**Author:** [@Rue\_DeDay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rue_DeDay)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2005, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-lost-my-shower/316104 "2005-08-16T03:04:45Z")
I didn’t actually lose my shower, I do know where it is, but I can’t use it. See there’s a toilet in in right now. And not one of those clever space-saving arrangements you see in Europe either. The toilet is sitting in … --- ## [Turkey Shoots Down Russian Warplane.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-shoots-down-russian-warplane/738418)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-shoots-down-russian-warplane/738418 "2015-12-02T16:55:18Z")
Here’s the breaking story: From the article: "Russia’s account conflicted with Turkey’s, with its military saying the the fighter jet had apparently been downed after coming under fire from the ground. It also said i… --- ## [Male Grooming; What do I want to trim, shave, or wax?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-grooming-what-do-i-want-to-trim-shave-or-wax/502050)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2009, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-grooming-what-do-i-want-to-trim-shave-or-wax/502050 "2009-07-07T01:31:20Z")
I’m a 27 year old male who just shaved his back, and boy do I feel slick. :smiley: I did what I could on my own, and had a friend just get the spots I missed. It’s the first time I had done so, and as it stands I’m hap… --- ## [Univ. of Colorado predicts Romney win by a landslide!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/univ-of-colorado-predicts-romney-win-by-a-landslide/638743)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/univ-of-colorado-predicts-romney-win-by-a-landslide/638743 "2012-11-08T14:59:19Z")
http://dailycaller.com/2012/08/23/university-of-colorado-prediction-model-points-to-big-romney-win/ Forcasting model developed by to CU Boulder professors has accurately predicted the winner of every POTUS election back… --- ## [No more shopping in your pyjamas - what do you think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-shopping-in-your-pyjamas-what-do-you-think/528548)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-shopping-in-your-pyjamas-what-do-you-think/528548 "2010-02-15T14:58:14Z")
Tesco, one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains, has recently banned customers from shopping in one of their stores if they are wearing pyjamas (link to story) I think this is pretty dumb and unnecessary - I mean, who… --- ## ["Missing home" in songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-home-in-songs/573343)
**Author:** [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-home-in-songs/573343 "2011-03-05T22:45:01Z")
In this post, part of a thread about country music, olivesmarch4th says: This links to something I’d been idly thinking about for a while (idly because according to my search-fu I never did start that thread about it, … --- ## [How long is the average female skull (vertical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-the-average-female-skull-vertical/718572)
**Author:** [@Cathy967](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cathy967)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-the-average-female-skull-vertical/718572 "2015-05-01T15:10:31Z")
I’ve been really self conscious about my head and have been ever since I was a kid. I measured it and it was 8.5 inches long, and all the other girls at my school seem to have smaller heads than me, and it’s been really … --- ## [Canadian Strippers: How to tip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-strippers-how-to-tip/59861)
**Author:** [@Grither](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grither)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2001, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-strippers-how-to-tip/59861 "2001-04-06T03:18:29Z")
Okay, this has been discussed a little bit in previous threads (as a matter of fact, I think it’s come up at least once in every thread discussing dollar coins) but it’s never been addressed head-on. Plus, if there was e… --- ## [Worst Christmas present...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-christmas-present/428350)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2007, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-christmas-present/428350 "2007-12-16T02:38:33Z")
So…what is the worst Christmas present you ever received. I know you won’t believe this, but it is true! I once received a bottle deorderant…used. She was my grandmother-in-law. I don’t think she liked me much … --- ## [Shiver Me Timbers! A Pirate MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiver-me-timbers-a-pirate-mmp/971799)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shiver-me-timbers-a-pirate-mmp/971799 "2022-09-26T05:40:47Z")
ARRRRR! 'Tis International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Tis time to drink your rum, grab your cutlass(Oldsmobile will do in a pinch), and if ye be eating at the tavern, tip your wench(but not to far, or she’ll be spilling t… --- ## [Will Trump apologize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-apologize/579885)
**Author:** [@RyJae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RyJae)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-apologize/579885 "2011-05-04T02:21:56Z")
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/rss\_viewer/birth-certificate-long-form.pdf So will this finally put that conspiracy theory to rest? --- ## [Give it a rest, Wendy's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-it-a-rest-wendys/600824)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-it-a-rest-wendys/600824 "2019-09-06T16:32:03Z")
This isn’t Pit-worthy, but I’m getting really annoyed by a practice I’ve encountered a lot lately at multiple Wendy’s locations. I have no idea if this is happening nationwide, nor have I noticed it at other fast food re… --- ## [Transubstatiation - Are Catholics the most science hating people on Earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transubstatiation-are-catholics-the-most-science-hating-people-on-earth/385195)
**Author:** [@Ammonius\_Saccus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ammonius_Saccus)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2006, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transubstatiation-are-catholics-the-most-science-hating-people-on-earth/385195 "2006-12-23T03:04:44Z")
From a Catholic Apologist: Do you want to buy a tree I turned into gold? No, none of the accidents changed, but it is really gold. These people are scum. They argue against the most concepts of science and the use of … --- ## ["I started that. Yeah that was me"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-that-yeah-that-was-me/347517)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2008, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-started-that-yeah-that-was-me/347517 "2008-02-11T19:44:02Z")
Remember the episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm where Richard Lewis is convinced he started the phrase “The blank from hell”? Obviously, that’s ridiculous, but who here can claim they started a phrase which got popular, at… --- ## [Do you trust Trump and his administration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trust-trump-and-his-administration/779546)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trust-trump-and-his-administration/779546 "2017-02-14T09:27:44Z")
Trust as in truth vs fiction or deliberately misrepresenting facts in pursuit of his agenda. So much has been said about Trump’s veracity, or lack there of, that this is really a fair question. Do you Trust Trump and h… --- ## [Safest seat on a plane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safest-seat-on-a-plane/539234)
**Author:** [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safest-seat-on-a-plane/539234 "2010-05-19T19:28:50Z")
Investigation says safest seats are in the back of the plane. Where are you going to sit now? Safest Seat on a Plane: PM Investigates How to Survive a Crash --- ## [Rutgers paying Snooki $30K to speak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rutgers-paying-snooki-30k-to-speak/576966)
**Author:** [@cuauhtemoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cuauhtemoc)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rutgers-paying-snooki-30k-to-speak/576966 "2011-04-05T14:20:06Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110401/ap\_on\_en\_tv/us\_the\_price\_of\_snooki Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to wipe up a big pile of puke with my diploma. --- ## [Betelgeuse - supernova - dumb question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betelgeuse-supernova-dumb-question/624453)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betelgeuse-supernova-dumb-question/624453 "2012-06-12T03:47:24Z")
Some of my friends have been posting on Facebook about the “imminent” implosion of Betelgeuse - supposed to happen in 2012 (although most credible articles I’ve read say that no one knows exactly when the supernova will … --- ## [Double standard regarding nukes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-standard-regarding-nukes/512586)
**Author:** [@SweetLucy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SweetLucy)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-standard-regarding-nukes/512586 "2009-10-07T21:41:00Z")
I’m by no means a fan of Iran’s government, but I tend to believe their bark’s worse than their bite. Their leaders are fools, but not idiots. But something I’ve wondered for much of my life is…why is it supposedly OK fo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1231&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1233&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)