# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1296&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:** 1297 --- ## [Democrats only: who do you want to win the GOP nom and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-only-who-do-you-want-to-win-the-gop-nom-and-why/742196)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-only-who-do-you-want-to-win-the-gop-nom-and-why/742196 "2016-01-25T14:43:48Z")
Trump? His path to winning rests on a double down on the White non-college educated vote full pander mode and so long as he does not drive almost as many college educated White voters away in the process he can handle lo… --- ## [Fascist anti-Israel demonstrators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascist-anti-israel-demonstrators/480895)
**Author:** [@Rune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rune)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascist-anti-israel-demonstrators/480895 "2009-01-19T14:20:33Z")
Fuck them. Trying their best to disrupt a peaceful pro-Israel demonstrator in Copenhagen they turn up making the Nazi salute and chanting and shouting into microphones: “Down with Israel. Down with the USA. Down with De… --- ## [How DO You prosecute a 31 year Old case? (R. Polanski)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-prosecute-a-31-year-old-case-r-polanski/511846)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-prosecute-a-31-year-old-case-r-polanski/511846 "2009-10-01T01:35:51Z")
So, the Swiss police have arrested Roman Polanski-who is wanted in LA, on a 31 year old warrant. My question: how do you prosecute a 31 year old case? People’s ememories tend to fade a bit, and 31 year is a long time. Ho… --- ## [The Toyota emblem - what is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-toyota-emblem-what-is-it/277808)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2004, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-toyota-emblem-what-is-it/277808 "2004-12-15T11:47:41Z")
It looks like something from a “satan” movie. Well, sort of. :wink: For those of you who can’t picture it. here’s an image. I’ve tried to make out the Toyota name in there, but with little success. Anybody know how they… --- ## [Fire these fucking judges already.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-these-fucking-judges-already/306233)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2005, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-these-fucking-judges-already/306233 "2005-06-05T16:20:32Z")
I can’t take this shit anymore. My kingdom for a little separation of Cult and State! Full Story: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=519&e=3&u=/ap/sentenced\_to\_church --- ## [Would taking a woman to a nice hotel woo her?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-taking-a-woman-to-a-nice-hotel-woo-her/647128)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-taking-a-woman-to-a-nice-hotel-woo-her/647128 "2013-01-16T18:39:02Z")
There’s something I have learned lately. Some people, despite growing up in middle-class or above families, have never stayed in a nice hotel. I’m not sure why, I think it would be rude to ask. Many of those people conti… --- ## [Defacing the coin of the realm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defacing-the-coin-of-the-realm/688919)
**Author:** [@Bones\_Daley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bones_Daley)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defacing-the-coin-of-the-realm/688919 "2014-05-22T15:01:22Z")
For reasons which are irrelevant, I wanted to drill 6mm holes in the center of some UK 2p coins. Out of sheer curiosity, I phoned the local cop shop to enquire whether it would be legal so to do, and was informed that … --- ## [Back to School Supply lists in Primary Education are Lame](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-school-supply-lists-in-primary-education-are-lame/793873)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-school-supply-lists-in-primary-education-are-lame/793873 "2017-09-01T22:31:00Z")
Back to school for the kids fairly soon, and of course I have a classroom supply list. Here is what is on it for my 5th grader: \[ul\] \[li\]Heavy duty binder (1.5 inch or 2 inch, no zippers)\[/li\]\[li\]3-4 large glue sticks… --- ## [Asbestos in Popcorn Ceiling Risks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asbestos-in-popcorn-ceiling-risks/669060)
**Author:** [@debbiem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/debbiem)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asbestos-in-popcorn-ceiling-risks/669060 "2016-06-17T16:06:41Z")
I have been exposed to 5% Chrysotile containing popcorn ceiling removal dust.:smack: What can I do to reduce my chances of developing mesothelioma, or other asbestos related sicknesses? How effective is a pharmacy bought… --- ## [Others here from snopes messageboard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/others-here-from-snopes-messageboard/833559)
**Author:** [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/others-here-from-snopes-messageboard/833559 "2020-03-24T17:48:41Z")
I know there are some others here who used to be on the (apparently now defunct) snopes messageboard/forum; but not everybody’s got the same username (though I’m using the same one). Also, I can’t assume that a familiar … --- ## [Rick Warren's Forum Obama & McCain - thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-warrens-forum-obama-mccain-thoughts/460231)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2008, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-warrens-forum-obama-mccain-thoughts/460231 "2008-08-20T04:20:57Z")
I’m a Warren fan, voting for McCain, disagree with but don’t dislike Obama. I’ll be gone while this happens but I’m opening up the discussion now. Btw, does anyone just not like the idea of them meeting with Warren? Th… --- ## [Horse people-how well does roy moore ride?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-people-how-well-does-roy-moore-ride/804404)
**Author:** [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-people-how-well-does-roy-moore-ride/804404 "2017-12-26T11:05:58Z")
Horse people. What do you think of Roy Moore’s riding ability? Will someone please link him leaving the polls yesterday on his horse Sassy. #Free Sassy --- ## [The Name Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-game/627451)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-name-game/627451 "2012-07-14T07:33:40Z")
Basically for this game, if one gives a given name, the respondant will give the name of the first real person that comes into their mind with that name be it a famous person or someone they know personally. Foreign vers… --- ## [Need help with Vietnamese wedding etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-vietnamese-wedding-etiquette/460825)
**Author:** [@HillKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HillKat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2008, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-vietnamese-wedding-etiquette/460825 "2008-08-22T16:02:03Z")
I’ve been invited to a work associate’s wedding. Both he and his bride-to-be are Vietnamese and judging from the invitation it will be a fairly traditionally (?) Vietnamese wedding. There is a tea ceremony at 10:00a.m. a… --- ## [Math things I should have realized earlier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-things-i-should-have-realized-earlier/705264)
**Author:** [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2014, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-things-i-should-have-realized-earlier/705264 "2014-11-28T10:12:44Z")
So just this morning I had this realization. To divide a fraction, you can just divide the numerator by the divisor and leave the denominator alone. So, 8/15 divided by 2 is 4/15. All my life, I’ve been saying, OK, 8/… --- ## [The Most Memorable Meal You've Ever Eaten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-memorable-meal-youve-ever-eaten/582433)
**Author:** [@LastSupperWaitress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LastSupperWaitress)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-memorable-meal-youve-ever-eaten/582433 "2011-05-22T01:19:00Z")
Hello Everyone! I am a young food writer living in Toronto Canada and I am currently working on a cookbook anthology about conventional and unconventional meals that totally marked a person for life: like the Porterhouse… --- ## [In US: Social Security 62 or 66?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-us-social-security-62-or-66/694785)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-us-social-security-62-or-66/694785 "2014-08-19T18:29:08Z")
I am looking for advice. You aren’t my financial advisor etc etc. But I am still looking for advice… :slight\_smile: I am retiring soon and have to decide whether to take a reduced social security benefit (75%) at age 6… --- ## [What were the biggest screw ups you've been aware of at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-biggest-screw-ups-youve-been-aware-of-at-work/797145)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-biggest-screw-ups-youve-been-aware-of-at-work/797145 "2017-10-02T18:48:52Z")
Inspired by the recent, what happens when you’re Written Up thread. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fboards.straightdope.com%2Fsdmb%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D836942&share\_tid=836942&share\_fid=28240&share\_t… --- ## [Why are dumb people often very loud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-dumb-people-often-very-loud/697094)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-dumb-people-often-very-loud/697094 "2014-09-02T23:19:18Z")
So often you can tell a person is dumb because you hear them long before you see them. Why the common correlation? --- ## [What early death of a musician most profoundly affedted you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-early-death-of-a-musician-most-profoundly-affedted-you/590699)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-early-death-of-a-musician-most-profoundly-affedted-you/590699 "2011-07-30T23:04:23Z")
Of course this is inspired by the death of Amy Winehouse. I was never a fan or a follower of Amy other than what was thrust in my face by the popular media. I purchased and downloaded one of her albums on the recommenda… --- ## [How old were you when you learned learned that homosexuality existed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-were-you-when-you-learned-learned-that-homosexuality-existed/680345)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2014, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-were-you-when-you-learned-learned-that-homosexuality-existed/680345 "2014-02-10T00:34:53Z")
(That was the best title I could come up with.) Blunt, even churlish way of putting the question, but I’m kind of curious—I’ve heard plenty of stories about people (straight and gay) growing up not knowing there even wa… --- ## [Homeowner charged for protecting home from vandels.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowner-charged-for-protecting-home-from-vandels/661207)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowner-charged-for-protecting-home-from-vandels/661207 "2013-06-27T14:46:02Z")
This says a lot about whats wrong with this country. If my kids had done something like this they would have been punished and I would have been apologizing to this man. Instead they filed charges against the homeowner. … --- ## [Re-appeal after an employer no-show... chances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-appeal-after-an-employer-no-show-chances/516208)
**Author:** [@Preypacer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Preypacer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-appeal-after-an-employer-no-show-chances/516208 "2009-11-21T04:25:31Z")
Hello all, This is sort of a follow-up to a message I posted on the General section a little while back, but I think it falls more in line with opinion than fact… so I posted it here. Anyway… for a bit of background: I… --- ## [One of these people have to die. Who do you choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-these-people-have-to-die-who-do-you-choose/689569)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-these-people-have-to-die-who-do-you-choose/689569 "2014-05-31T04:36:29Z")
Evil Mad Genius has infected you and three other with a deadly poison. He’s giving you an antidote but only enough for three people. These are the people you have to choose from: An 89yo man (of average health for an 89… --- ## [Chores question- breadwinner works from home.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chores-question-breadwinner-works-from-home/637039)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chores-question-breadwinner-works-from-home/637039 "2012-10-09T20:41:44Z")
Years ago, I made all the money for the household and my wife did all the chores. She contributed in the form of time and labor, and I essentially did so as well, just with an employer as an intermediary. This was fair… --- ## [Michael Jackson needs lung transplant, might be dying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-jackson-needs-lung-transplant-might-be-dying/478305)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-jackson-needs-lung-transplant-might-be-dying/478305 "2008-12-27T18:04:54Z")
Story /Nelson Muntz/: HA/ha! --- ## [Remember those old TVs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-those-old-tvs/645527)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-those-old-tvs/645527 "2012-12-31T14:04:36Z")
We just replaced the last CRT in the Bricker household. Everything is flat screen now. And I just had a moment of quasi-nostalgia for that wonderful old gigantic black and white in my house when I was a kid. We bought i… --- ## [Any chance the electors could have elected Hillary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chance-the-electors-could-have-elected-hillary/771386)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chance-the-electors-could-have-elected-hillary/771386 "2016-11-14T22:32:10Z")
In some states, the electors are required to vote for the choice of the majority in their state. In other states, that’s not the case. Could the electors in the states where they are not obligated to vote for the choic… --- ## [Great Company Slogans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-company-slogans/303424)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-company-slogans/303424 "2005-05-13T22:47:58Z")
Inspired by the company names thread, anyone see any really good company slogans? I always wanted to start a magazine store just so I could have a sign under the name reading, “We Have Issues.” The only one I can rememb… --- ## [How desperate would you need to be before you'd panhandle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-desperate-would-you-need-to-be-before-youd-panhandle/665919)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-desperate-would-you-need-to-be-before-youd-panhandle/665919 "2013-08-17T03:49:57Z")
Something I thought of when I see people holding up signs saying that they’ve been laid off and are about to lose their home, or that they have a disabled wife and three daughters to support. It makes me question whethe… --- ## [What should I eat an an Indian restaurant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-eat-an-an-indian-restaurant/472596)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-eat-an-an-indian-restaurant/472596 "2008-11-14T20:46:06Z")
I’m heading to an Indian restaurant for dinner (got a hot date! ;)). What do I need to know about Indian food so I don’t look like a complete idiot? Edit: What should I eat AT an Indian restaurant? :slight\_smile: --- ## [British police respond then listen to woman being raped for 12 hours before acting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-police-respond-then-listen-to-woman-being-raped-for-12-hours-before-acting/446093)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2008, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-police-respond-then-listen-to-woman-being-raped-for-12-hours-before-acting/446093 "2008-04-24T04:19:41Z")
Is this story for real? It seems almost too bizarre to be true. 12-hour rape ordeal of woman held hostage during police siege I don’t question British bravery as I know they readily go in harm’s way if the situation re… --- ## [The Straight Dope Un-cyclopedia: Untruths Revealed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-un-cyclopedia-untruths-revealed/100845)
**Author:** [@Jpeg\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jpeg_Jones)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2002, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-un-cyclopedia-untruths-revealed/100845 "2002-04-06T03:29:15Z")
The world’s only repository of complete falsehoods and spectacular misinformation. For example, did you know that: \[ul\] \[li\]In most states it is illegal to grind pepper during Lent?\[/li\]\[li\]Samuel L. Jackson discovere… --- ## [Pros and Cons of Immigrating to the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-immigrating-to-the-us/725091)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2015, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-immigrating-to-the-us/725091 "2015-09-25T10:41:05Z")
I’ve been pondering it for a while, and I’m thinking about emigrating to the US however I’m apprehensive because you guys have no free healthcare or public transport, and I really don’t have a clear idea of what the qual… --- ## [Barney Frank throws shade at voters, and Bernie Sanders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barney-frank-throws-shade-at-voters-and-bernie-sanders/750816)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barney-frank-throws-shade-at-voters-and-bernie-sanders/750816 "2016-04-04T00:06:58Z")
I love him. How cool is it that someone with that kind of caustic wit rose so high in Congress? Oh, and he’s gay–I guess that might have been a bit of a disadvantage at one time too. “I didn’t say slightly.” … --- ## [Is there any way for Sears to reverse their decline or be salvaged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-for-sears-to-reverse-their-decline-or-be-salvaged/820855)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1960](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kennedy1960)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-for-sears-to-reverse-their-decline-or-be-salvaged/820855 "2019-12-30T00:49:55Z")
I’m a lot younger, probably, than most people here, and yet I remember going into Sears as a child. It was actually a pretty cool place from what I remember. Lots of stuff. And all of my family’s portraits were done ther… --- ## [Potential for major volcanic eruption in Iceland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-for-major-volcanic-eruption-in-iceland/695868)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-for-major-volcanic-eruption-in-iceland/695868 "2014-08-30T00:28:12Z")
Volcano fans, get out the popcorn: a subglacial volcano in Iceland, known by the anglicised name of Bardarbunga, may be about to erupt. Considered to be the country’s largest volcanic system, Bardarbunga apparently last… --- ## [Aagh! What to get for a 13 year old boy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aagh-what-to-get-for-a-13-year-old-boy/563682)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aagh-what-to-get-for-a-13-year-old-boy/563682 "2010-12-17T00:42:37Z")
Besides electronics (video games, ipods, etc) what can I get a 13 year old boy for Christmas? He’s somewhat into sports (basketball, volleyball) and playing music (clarinet), but neither of those things really lends the… --- ## ["Following a recipe" vs "cooking"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/following-a-recipe-vs-cooking/697491)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/following-a-recipe-vs-cooking/697491 "2014-09-08T16:04:39Z")
We were discussing this over the Labor Day weekend. My daughter and her beau visited from Virginia, and we had a little soiree. I hate doing housework, so instead, my job was to prepare all the food. Several people … --- ## [Does money buy elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-money-buy-elections/629968)
**Author:** [@Dwindlehop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dwindlehop)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-money-buy-elections/629968 "2012-08-07T16:37:57Z")
Has there ever been any kind of study done on what the effect of a marginal $1 contribution to a U.S. presidential campaign is, in terms of election outcome? I understand that often political contributions are a functio… --- ## [NFL Week 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/704516)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-11/704516 "2014-11-20T16:04:38Z")
Thursday BUF @ MIA -5.5 Sunday early MIN @ CHI -3 HOU @ CLE -3 SEA @ KC -1 ATL @ CAR -1.5 CIN @ NO -7.5 TB @ WAS -7 DEN -10 @ STL SF -4 @ NYG Sunday late OAK @ SD -10.5 PHI @ GB -6.5 DET @ ARI -2 SNF NE @… --- ## [Didja ever do the town name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didja-ever-do-the-town-name/741357)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didja-ever-do-the-town-name/741357 "2015-12-31T22:22:31Z")
Did you ever take a bath in Bath? Did you ever skip, hop, or spring thru a field in Springfield? Did you ever have intercourse in Intercourse? Went to Washington Crossing earlier today to see the reenactment of Washin… --- ## [Why is 18 considered when you become an adult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-18-considered-when-you-become-an-adult/673507)
**Author:** [@James\_Toothpaste](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Toothpaste)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-18-considered-when-you-become-an-adult/673507 "2013-11-26T00:26:02Z")
It seems so random. 13 or 20 should be the age. --- ## [Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood - SCOTUS takes on an abortion case!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ayotte-v-planned-parenthood-scotus-takes-on-an-abortion-case/305190)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2005, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ayotte-v-planned-parenthood-scotus-takes-on-an-abortion-case/305190 "2005-06-01T12:36:52Z")
The First Circuit case Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood has been granted cert. At issue is a New Hampshire law requiring parental notification before a minor may have an abortion. The First Circuit, relying on Stenberg v. C… --- ## ["... except for Superboy and Supergirl... we made that rule to promote diversity and--"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/except-for-superboy-and-supergirl-we-made-that-rule-to-promote-diversity-and/711461)
**Author:** [@Find\_Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Find_Friends)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2015, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/except-for-superboy-and-supergirl-we-made-that-rule-to-promote-diversity-and/711461 "2015-02-15T21:17:14Z")
“… except for Superboy and Supergirl… we made that rule to promote diversity and–” Let’s revisit the supposedly hard and fast rule that the Legion of Super-Heroes will not accept a new full member without at least one p… --- ## [Why Does Glass Reflect Light?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-glass-reflect-light/541216)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-glass-reflect-light/541216 "2010-06-01T17:11:18Z")
Metals reflect light becuase the atomic structure of metals allows for free electrons-which set up an opposing electric field at the surface-hence reflecting light. As an insulator, glass has few free electrons-so why d… --- ## [Rape should be legal, as long as it's not "violent"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-should-be-legal-as-long-as-its-not-violent/844449)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-should-be-legal-as-long-as-its-not-violent/844449 "2019-12-11T14:15:11Z")
At least, according to filmmaker Daniel Shravan This guy is a real piece of work: -“Rape is not a serious thing, but murder is inexcusable.” Whew, that’s a load off of my mind. -Women should carry condems and dental … --- ## [Share your memories of Times Square and NYC in General](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-memories-of-times-square-and-nyc-in-general/534172)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-memories-of-times-square-and-nyc-in-general/534172 "2011-11-24T23:03:19Z")
I’ve just returned from my second school trip (8th graders) to NYC, and we stayed a block away from Times Square. The first trip was in 2008. I remember looking up Times Square to see when it had been “cleaned up.” I … --- ## [Duplicate episodes in different series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duplicate-episodes-in-different-series/968900)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duplicate-episodes-in-different-series/968900 "2022-09-01T13:23:11Z")
Bewitched is well known dor recycling old scripts with new Darrens, but today I happened to remember a story from the 60s - a regular character writes a song, and a rock group likes it well enough to do its own version, … --- ## [Netflix vs. Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-vs-amazon-prime/664434)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-vs-amazon-prime/664434 "2013-07-26T22:43:50Z")
I currently subscribe to Netflix streaming at $7.99 per month. Amazon Prime is $79 per year which is a savings of about a buck and a half a month. Plus you get the added benefit of saving on shipping and a free kindle do… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1295&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1297&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)