# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1320&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:** 1321 --- ## [Asshat Contestants on "Millionaire"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asshat-contestants-on-millionaire/372879)
**Author:** [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2006, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asshat-contestants-on-millionaire/372879 "2006-09-29T14:25:24Z")
I’m not normally the type of person given to rants, but I can no longer remain silent–I need to vent BIG TIME! A couple of months ago, there was a local contestant search for “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire”. I went ther… --- ## [S'cuse me? PLEASE?? Um, just do it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scuse-me-please-um-just-do-it/434229)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scuse-me-please-um-just-do-it/434229 "2008-01-23T10:41:52Z")
My eldest kid returned in Nov '07 from a seven month overseas jaunt, and has since bunked here with The Bloke (not her bio-dad) and I, and will do so until she saves enough to bugger-off o/s again. Since her return, she… --- ## [Doctor Who 2024 (Starting May 11 on Disney+ and BBC One)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-2024-starting-may-11-on-disney-and-bbc-one/1001191)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-2024-starting-may-11-on-disney-and-bbc-one/1001191 "2024-12-28T23:29:16Z")
I looked around for a free trial offer for Disney+ but there doesn’t seem to be one. --- ## [Do lawyers routinely overcharge clients by fudging their hours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lawyers-routinely-overcharge-clients-by-fudging-their-hours/330413)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lawyers-routinely-overcharge-clients-by-fudging-their-hours/330413 "2005-11-11T19:37:28Z")
In the Tom Cruise film, The Firm, a newly hired lawyer was asked to overcharge his clients by billing during lunch, whilst in the shower, etc. Does this practice take place? Is it routine? How does the client stop thi… --- ## [Doc Martin - short question with minimal spoilers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-martin-short-question-with-minimal-spoilers/631045)
**Author:** [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-martin-short-question-with-minimal-spoilers/631045 "2014-06-11T07:44:51Z")
So once again my TiVo read my mind correctly and recorded an episode of this BritCom as a suggestion. I’ve only watched a few episodes of what I believe is the current (fifth?) season (or series as they say in the UK), b… --- ## [Will hair conduct electricity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-hair-conduct-electricity/343941)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2006, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-hair-conduct-electricity/343941 "2006-02-11T12:28:56Z")
Watching Blade on TV, there’s a scene in which a ( human ) woman is pushed down between train tracks on a metro/underground system. Her hair brushes against the electrified rail - but no other part of her body does. Wha… --- ## [News That's Evidently Not Fit To Print](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-thats-evidently-not-fit-to-print/287248)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2005, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-thats-evidently-not-fit-to-print/287248 "2005-10-18T19:04:12Z")
Amid the rising stench of sellout journalists paid by the Bush Administration to hawk its policies, there was an interesting little odor emanating today from the N.Y. Times, one of the papers that has indignantly protest… --- ## [Biopics that need to be made?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biopics-that-need-to-be-made/566713)
**Author:** [@blackmath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blackmath)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biopics-that-need-to-be-made/566713 "2011-01-08T17:28:38Z")
Hello all, I’m a fan of well made historically based films, especially biographies. I’ve often been somewhat disappointed with Hollywood (arent we all) with the subjects of these biopics, and often thought of who I’d lo… --- ## [Easiest way to make 12vdc into 6vdc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-make-12vdc-into-6vdc/302635)
**Author:** [@hlanelee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hlanelee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2005, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-make-12vdc-into-6vdc/302635 "2005-05-06T20:38:51Z")
It’s been a really long time, but how is the easiest way to make 12vdc into 6vdc. I want to run a 6vdc load off of the cigarette lighter in my car. Can’t I just run the supply through a couple of resistors in series? … --- ## [Interesting, delicious deep-fryer ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-delicious-deep-fryer-ideas/650433)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-delicious-deep-fryer-ideas/650433 "2013-02-22T06:29:33Z")
So I finally got a deep-fryer, a DualDaddy deep-fryer, to be precise. I’d been wanting one for a while, and was recently given a hand-me-down of one by a friend. I don’t want to use it very often, obviously, as I’d rat… --- ## [Which is the second most important work of literature for the Western World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-second-most-important-work-of-literature-for-the-western-world/551143)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-second-most-important-work-of-literature-for-the-western-world/551143 "2010-08-24T17:05:19Z")
There can be no doubt that the most important is the Bible, but which comes closest in terms of influence? My guess would be either the Iliad or the Divine Comedy, but I’m not well read enough to competently assess this… --- ## [USPS no longer ships lithium batteries to APO or FPO addresses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-no-longer-ships-lithium-batteries-to-apo-or-fpo-addresses/622601)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-no-longer-ships-lithium-batteries-to-apo-or-fpo-addresses/622601 "2012-11-14T21:50:25Z")
Arg, this is frustrating. USPS Restricts Shipping of Lithium Batteries So yeah, you can no longer use the US Postal Service to ship Lithium or Lithium-Ion batteries overseas. This includes batteries that are packed w… --- ## [Straight men & gay women: are hard-bodied or soft-bodied women more beautiful in your eyes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-men-gay-women-are-hard-bodied-or-soft-bodied-women-more-beautiful-in-your-eyes/695531)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-men-gay-women-are-hard-bodied-or-soft-bodied-women-more-beautiful-in-your-eyes/695531 "2014-08-18T18:55:13Z")
Please note that I wrote “in your eyes.” Ignore whether the woman in question is smart or dumb, funny or stoic, conservative or liberal. Hell, even Welshwomen may be discussed. The only question here is your superficial … --- ## [Best News Typo of the Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-news-typo-of-the-day/270404)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2004, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-news-typo-of-the-day/270404 "2004-10-27T21:59:31Z")
From 1010 WINS, the folks who brought you “he’s a one-man woman”— (1010 WINS) CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. No prison time for a Vineland man who failed to apply enough sunscreen to his 12-year-old sun. --- ## [What Should The Age Of Consent Be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-age-of-consent-be/599220)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-age-of-consent-be/599220 "2011-10-16T22:01:41Z")
I know that this is more of a Great Debates question, but I really wanted to do a poll, so I’m hoping we can keep an honest, lively discussion going and have tabulated results to see where people stand. Simple question … --- ## [Windows XP help!!--my screen display just rotated 90 degrees!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-xp-help-my-screen-display-just-rotated-90-degrees/418352)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2007, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-xp-help-my-screen-display-just-rotated-90-degrees/418352 "2007-09-07T18:41:17Z")
I was happily using the computer as nomal, when the cat suddenly jumped onto the keyboard (yes, really… I’m not making this up) Instantly, the entire screen rotated 90 degrees. The only way I can post this now (without… --- ## [Who is smarter Dr. Doom or Lex Luthor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-smarter-dr-doom-or-lex-luthor/592518)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-smarter-dr-doom-or-lex-luthor/592518 "2011-08-14T21:05:19Z")
If these two threw down who would win? --- ## [How long do humans survive if sun stops producing light?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-humans-survive-if-sun-stops-producing-light/410726)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2007, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-humans-survive-if-sun-stops-producing-light/410726 "2007-07-10T00:17:47Z")
Suppose some magical process causes our sun to stop producing new light photons. I suspect humans wouldn’t even notice this immediately. Further, I think human society would chug along for at least a hundred years, but… --- ## [Wireless streaming from PC to stereo- how?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-streaming-from-pc-to-stereo-how/553413)
**Author:** [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wireless-streaming-from-pc-to-stereo-how/553413 "2010-09-18T05:53:17Z")
What are my options for wireless streaming of music from my laptop to my stereo? Currently I have a PC laptop, wireless router for internet access, and a stereo (with usb slot if that is relevant). My music files are al… --- ## [Could the US or other governments make the use of Bitcoins illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-us-or-other-governments-make-the-use-of-bitcoins-illegal/692955)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-us-or-other-governments-make-the-use-of-bitcoins-illegal/692955 "2014-07-17T18:49:08Z")
Rather than hijack this current thread on Bitcoins (and also, hopefully, to get a bigger audience to see my question by putting into the thread title), I will start this new thread about a specific Bitcoin question I hav… --- ## [Yes Mom, Jesus went through enormous pain. But it was 21 centuries ago.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-mom-jesus-went-through-enormous-pain-but-it-was-21-centuries-ago/234378)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2004, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-mom-jesus-went-through-enormous-pain-but-it-was-21-centuries-ago/234378 "2004-03-21T04:36:48Z")
He’s likely over it by now. And yes, within the context of your beliefs, while it was great sacrifice, I think most would endure crucifiction knowing there’s be an eternity in heaven afterwards. Not to mention the adde… --- ## [Next-gen consoles predictions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-gen-consoles-predictions/570421)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-gen-consoles-predictions/570421 "2011-02-16T01:59:05Z")
It seems the current generation of consoles might last longer than ever before, the 360 because of the Kinect, the PS3 because of 3D and Blu-ray support and the Wii because it has a ludicrous user base Nonetheless, The … --- ## ["Making the beast with two backs" - where from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-the-beast-with-two-backs-where-from/449018)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-the-beast-with-two-backs-where-from/449018 "2008-05-13T18:18:12Z")
Rereading some old trashy fiction this weekend and one of the characters used the phrase “making the beast with two backs”. Now I’ve known for more than 50 years that the phrase is slang for two people having sex. But … --- ## [Aristotle and falling objects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aristotle-and-falling-objects/673750)
**Author:** [@blood63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blood63)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aristotle-and-falling-objects/673750 "2013-11-14T16:47:17Z")
The idea that heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects start with Aristotle. From what I can dig up, he believed that all objects moved toward their natural places (smoke up, rocks down). Does anyone know if he… --- ## [So, I just took Vicodin ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-took-vicodin/482267)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2009, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-took-vicodin/482267 "2009-01-22T02:06:11Z")
…when do I become snarky and bitter? And when do I get to date insanely attractive women with medical degrees? (Yah, it’s legal - scrip for particularly painful ear infection.) Seriously - so far, it’s been about 40 m… --- ## [Drones over New Jersey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drones-over-new-jersey/1011243)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drones-over-new-jersey/1011243 "2025-09-10T02:51:42Z")
The story around here has been the sighting of multiple large drones over the state. The FBI is involved. The FAA is involved. Probably the Secret Service because of Trump International. So far no explanations. Tonight m… --- ## [Lewis fans: Does the resolution of THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW bother you? (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lewis-fans-does-the-resolution-of-the-magicians-nephew-bother-you-spoilers/561804)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lewis-fans-does-the-resolution-of-the-magicians-nephew-bother-you-spoilers/561804 "2010-11-30T17:47:23Z")
I’m not putting anything here in spoilers. In the sixth\* book of Chronicles of Narnia, the story’s protagonist, Digory Kirke, has an ethical dilemma. His beloved mother, Mabel, is dying of cancer†; he has gone on quest … --- ## [MPSIMS name change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mpsims-name-change/482203)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mpsims-name-change/482203 "2009-01-30T05:49:25Z")
I’m sure this has been discussed before, but three threads in the last week have been making me think about it. We’ve heard about the death of a longtime poster, about the death of a longtime poster’s husband, and about… --- ## [What is your strategy for keeping your dwelling clean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-strategy-for-keeping-your-dwelling-clean/590926)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-strategy-for-keeping-your-dwelling-clean/590926 "2011-08-03T15:27:09Z")
I am very disorganized. I’m not a hoarder; I’m just too lazy to throw things away. Or arrange them in an orderly fashion. It’s horrible because I have to clean up for the exterminator guy’s visit on Wednesday (I don’t… --- ## [Best route from Chicago to Toronto?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-route-from-chicago-to-toronto/273226)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2004, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-route-from-chicago-to-toronto/273226 "2004-11-06T17:12:10Z")
So after far too long, I’m taking an all-too-brief road trip to a country that is (sort of) ¼ of my ancestral homeland: Canada. (It’s ridiculous that I’ve been to Siberia, but not Canada…but I digress.) Plus this way, … --- ## [The Cecil Adams Pit Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cecil-adams-pit-thread/168505)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2003, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cecil-adams-pit-thread/168505 "2003-04-16T01:32:32Z")
This board, dedicated to the Perfect Master or the Partisan Hack depending on your viewpoint has been around for quite some time. To the best of my knowledge he has never been pitted. So, seeing as I haven’t been able … --- ## ["Jackson!" - racist term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-racist-term/419453)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2007, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackson-racist-term/419453 "2007-09-18T13:38:27Z")
I just watched the film The Slums of Beverly Hills. It’s set during the 1970’s. In one scene the father whistles and shouts “Jackson!” when looking for service in a restaurant. The black waiter grimaces at him and doesn’… --- ## [If you accidently saw your friends having sex.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-accidently-saw-your-friends-having-sex/185480)
**Author:** [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2003, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-accidently-saw-your-friends-having-sex/185480 "2003-07-03T03:09:13Z")
Here’s the scenario: You’re staying at friend’s house for the night. Friend is the same gender you are. You think his/her new SO is really HOT. You get up in the middle of the night for a pee, bedroom door is not clo… --- ## [BlueCoat has SDMB categorized as Adult/Mature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluecoat-has-sdmb-categorized-as-adult-mature/580105)
**Author:** [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluecoat-has-sdmb-categorized-as-adult-mature/580105 "2011-05-19T08:28:21Z")
As of this morning, the workplace web filter BlueCoat has reclassified the SDMB as “Adult/Mature Content; Blogs/Personal Pages,” which means that I can no longer access the site from work. I submitted an appeal using th… --- ## [Minimum distance for a company to pick up relocation expeneses for a new hire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimum-distance-for-a-company-to-pick-up-relocation-expeneses-for-a-new-hire/610338)
**Author:** [@Blunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blunt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minimum-distance-for-a-company-to-pick-up-relocation-expeneses-for-a-new-hire/610338 "2012-01-25T12:41:02Z")
I’m nowhere near actually having to address this question, but it has kind of made me curious. I’ve kind of been keeping my eyes out for a new job, and one thing I’m trying to figure out is the geographic area to narrow… --- ## [S&M pain without bruising-warning TMI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-m-pain-without-bruising-warning-tmi/330740)
**Author:** [@alex1426727](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alex1426727)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2005, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-m-pain-without-bruising-warning-tmi/330740 "2005-11-15T08:39:30Z")
My girlfriend occasionally wants me to to inflict some pain during sex, but she does not want bruising to be visible. We enjoy dominant-submissive role playing and some bondage, but she is very concerned about others see… --- ## [From fastest to slowest, absence of ... kills you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-fastest-to-slowest-absence-of-kills-you/712950)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-fastest-to-slowest-absence-of-kills-you/712950 "2015-02-21T22:30:49Z")
Imagine you step into a chamber that is exactly like where you are now only it has 1 thing completely absent. Heat or food or water or oxygen or pressure, etc. What will be the fastest to kill you and what would be the … --- ## [English as 2nd language but no accent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-as-2nd-language-but-no-accent/674142)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-as-2nd-language-but-no-accent/674142 "2013-11-19T20:30:31Z")
Here in the US I have met people who learned English as their 2nd language but have no accent at all. They were born outside the US. They were from Russia, Germany and Colombia. I am curious how they do this … --- ## [Could you disown a child that commited a serious, violent crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-disown-a-child-that-commited-a-serious-violent-crime/585856)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-disown-a-child-that-commited-a-serious-violent-crime/585856 "2011-06-20T22:45:59Z")
Last week Cindy Anthony testified in Casey’s trial. As she she left the stand, the cameras caught her silently mouthing “I love you” in Casey’s direction. The Anthony’s have supported their daughter in spite of the overw… --- ## [What's your putzing-around store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-putzing-around-store/780239)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-putzing-around-store/780239 "2017-02-28T18:32:58Z")
You have 30-60 minutes to kill with a slew of stores in front of you. Do you like clothes? Housewares? Food? Department? You’re not going to buy anything, just looky-loo some time away. \*\*\*What two stores do you most li… --- ## [TAR 12/4: "We Are Charlie Chaplin"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tar-12-4-we-are-charlie-chaplin/605065)
**Author:** [@kiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kiz)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tar-12-4-we-are-charlie-chaplin/605065 "2011-12-08T02:11:41Z")
Placeholder! And no, I have no idea if there’s a football game :smiley: The final four fly from Brussels to Panama. Looking at the preview clip over at cbs.com, I’m shuddering along with Sandy… --- ## [This week's Tolkien thread: how could the Ringwar have been won if Frodo had died ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weeks-tolkien-thread-how-could-the-ringwar-have-been-won-if-frodo-had-died/469855)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2008, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-weeks-tolkien-thread-how-could-the-ringwar-have-been-won-if-frodo-had-died/469855 "2008-11-05T12:44:07Z")
Just doing my bit to keep well he’s back, Malacandra, and the rest of my fellow Tolkienites happy. For purposes of this discussion, let’s treat this as part of the Great Game. That is, assume that the events of The Lord… --- ## [Why the short urinal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-short-urinal/458456)
**Author:** [@The\_Shroud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Shroud)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2008, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-short-urinal/458456 "2008-08-02T00:49:02Z")
I notice that whenever I enter a men’s room with more than one urinal, one will always be low to the ground. They’re kid-sized, but they’re usually in office buildings designed for and occupied by grown-ups. I suppose … --- ## [Fighter jets! (Or something...)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighter-jets-or-something/595943)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fighter-jets-or-something/595943 "2011-09-15T02:47:52Z")
Yesterday I read a pictorial history of many aircraft that flew at Edwards AFB. I’m not sure where I’m going with this thread. we had a ‘favourite fighters’ thread a couple/few years ago, and one on bombers too. So it’… --- ## [Our tenant is getting on my nerves. (having people over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-tenant-is-getting-on-my-nerves-having-people-over/558616)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-tenant-is-getting-on-my-nerves-having-people-over/558616 "2010-11-03T17:37:06Z")
I’m really getting tired of coming home from work and having 1, 2 or more strangers (to me) in my house. The worst was the other day when he was letting one of his friends use our washer and dryer. We’ve known him for … --- ## [Dealing with family that supports trump.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-family-that-supports-trump/821712)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-family-that-supports-trump/821712 "2018-09-28T00:20:59Z")
Hmm… My Wife and I are leaving in two days on a 4000 mile road trip to mostly visit her family. The end of the trip is in Texas for my Wifes Brothers 65th birthday party. It’s going to be quite the party I’m sure. He… --- ## [Why do women athletes tend to be flat-chested?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-athletes-tend-to-be-flat-chested/587380)
**Author:** [@barberoux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/barberoux)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-athletes-tend-to-be-flat-chested/587380 "2011-07-07T00:11:19Z")
What about Serena Williams? --- ## [Why didn't Larry David play George Costanza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-larry-david-play-george-costanza/241260)
**Author:** [@middleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/middleman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2004, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-larry-david-play-george-costanza/241260 "2004-04-22T16:42:28Z")
I was watching the “Pitch” episode last night and I started wondering this question. David was not only the co-creator and the rough basis for George, he was as much an actor and performer as Seinfeld. Though he didn’t… --- ## [Article: Would It Be Fair to Treat Vaccinated Covid Patients First?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/article-would-it-be-fair-to-treat-vaccinated-covid-patients-first/949415)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/article-would-it-be-fair-to-treat-vaccinated-covid-patients-first/949415 "2021-10-09T16:53:54Z")
I saw this article (below) and thought it was interesting. I think this can be a tough one: --- ## [CA SB 707 - Prohibits CCW Firearms on School Grounds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-sb-707-prohibits-ccw-firearms-on-school-grounds/734480)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-sb-707-prohibits-ccw-firearms-on-school-grounds/734480 "2015-10-14T21:01:22Z")
Two days ago Governor Brown signed SB 707. SB 707 prohibits people who have been issued a license for a concealed weapon (CCW) from carrying on school grounds in CA. Previously a person with a CCW could carry on school… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1319&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1321&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)