# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1337&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:** 1338 --- ## [has anyone in debates mentioned Trump's bankruptcy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-in-debates-mentioned-trumps-bankruptcy/745898)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-in-debates-mentioned-trumps-bankruptcy/745898 "2016-02-13T22:23:50Z")
I’d think that there would be some discussion of Trump’s bankruptcy by his opponents during the debates or in the media. I guess Bush Jr. showed that it doesn’t concern voters too much anyhow. I’m not following the elect… --- ## [Can I boost the reception of a compact portable FM radio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-boost-the-reception-of-a-compact-portable-fm-radio/328400)
**Author:** [@bzwilak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bzwilak)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2005, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-boost-the-reception-of-a-compact-portable-fm-radio/328400 "2005-10-31T20:29:52Z")
Can I boost the reception of a compact portable FM radio? If so, how? I have had few “Red Greene” kind of ideas, but I don’t want to light myself up like a Xmas tree, lol. e.g. - attach an amplified antenna to the pull… --- ## [1960's era conscription](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1960s-era-conscription/561649)
**Author:** [@HighFructose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HighFructose)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1960s-era-conscription/561649 "2010-11-27T03:32:48Z")
In general, I have a pretty fuzzy idea of how the military drafts actually worked. Can someone break down military induction in the 1950’s-70’s for me, Bert and Ernie style? Would really love first hand, if you are wi… --- ## [Fluorescent Bulb Only Half-Lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fluorescent-bulb-only-half-lights/592276)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2011, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fluorescent-bulb-only-half-lights/592276 "2011-08-12T02:35:11Z")
I am trying to replace a 12-in long fluorscent bulb with the diameter of a pretzel stick. It is used for a reading lamp built into a headboard. The replacement bulb will only half-light (at each end) although I am 99% … --- ## [94th Academy Awards Nominees are out. Let's discuss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/94th-academy-awards-nominees-are-out-lets-discuss/959575)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/94th-academy-awards-nominees-are-out-lets-discuss/959575 "2022-04-06T00:15:08Z")
The Oscar nominations were announced last week (full list is here). I don’t see a thread on these yet, so I figured I’d start one. Below are the most popular categories. How many have you seen? Which nominees do you thi… --- ## [Road Trip! Los Angeles to Seattle: Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-trip-los-angeles-to-seattle-advice/536654)
**Author:** [@HenryGale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HenryGale)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2010, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-trip-los-angeles-to-seattle-advice/536654 "2010-04-21T05:49:54Z")
Hi Everyone; Mrs Gale and I moved to Los Angeles from Chicago two years ago and while there is a lot to love about the area, we’re feeling the itch to move on, especially before we start a family. So, partially as a res… --- ## [General things that make your blood boil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-things-that-make-your-blood-boil/927043)
**Author:** [@CorpusNeptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorpusNeptune)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-things-that-make-your-blood-boil/927043 "2020-12-30T01:41:05Z")
I have a few things… When drivers flip you off when they make a mistake When your parents make you eat more food even when you feel like you’re about to pop The scummy practices modern companies use to squeeze every pe… --- ## [Controversial kids coloring book with happy US slaves - Acceptable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-kids-coloring-book-with-happy-us-slaves-acceptable/743579)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-kids-coloring-book-with-happy-us-slaves-acceptable/743579 "2016-01-24T00:28:00Z")
Can you do a historical kid’s book with US slaves that does not explicitly reference the horrors of slavery? This book below is in the news. The cover art is actually rather charming but … well … they’re slaves! They had… --- ## [What's the EVIDENCE Against Scott Peterson?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-evidence-against-scott-peterson/170408)
**Author:** [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2003, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-evidence-against-scott-peterson/170408 "2003-04-26T02:34:44Z")
I’ll be the first to admit that Scott Peterson is probably guilty as hell in the murder of his wife Lacy and their unborn child. First, he was having an affair with another woman at the timeof the murder. Second, his a… --- ## [My wife has a toy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-has-a-toy/545603)
**Author:** [@Tokyo\_Trader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tokyo_Trader)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-has-a-toy/545603 "2010-07-06T22:19:07Z")
I am 100% confident that my wife and I are one of the happier couples around. She’s mid 30s, I’m late 30s. Over the weekend I was cleaning out an old wardrobe while she was running errands. I came across several small bo… --- ## [Dead bodies breathing in movies/TV.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-bodies-breathing-in-movies-tv/616639)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-bodies-breathing-in-movies-tv/616639 "2012-03-25T13:16:17Z")
Whenever I see a shot of an allegedly dead body in movies and television, I always get distracted by my compulsion to carefully watch it for signs of breathing (and often I can see it). Does anyone else do this? Do actor… --- ## [Bible not used in obama re-swear!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bible-not-used-in-obama-re-swear/482439)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bible-not-used-in-obama-re-swear/482439 "2009-01-28T06:30:24Z")
In big red letters on Drudge’s page. Really. Fuck off Drudge. What? This crisis doesn’t rate flashing sirens? :rolleyes: --- ## [This is going to far! Fucking bullshit!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-going-to-far-fucking-bullshit/144827)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2003, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-going-to-far-fucking-bullshit/144827 "2003-01-04T22:03:43Z")
I agree that people should not make jokes about bombs, guns, or terrorizim when at the airport or getting on a plane. Those are some of the very few exceptions of the First Amendment. But THIS is going way to fucking fa… --- ## [No, you can't live here.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-cant-live-here/779875)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-cant-live-here/779875 "2017-04-12T01:56:34Z")
A young feral kitty has set up housekeeping under the back yard shed. Since I don’t want to encourage him to stay, I am only feeding him the least desirable pieces of leftover chicken. I trudge out there and back through… --- ## [Ugly Betty \[current - spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-betty-current-spoilers/482813)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2009, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-betty-current-spoilers/482813 "2009-05-27T05:45:32Z")
Who’s watching? C’mon, I know you are. Daniel: dating Connor Owen’s ex. True wuv. Hiding it. Suzuki: Flamer gossip queen turns out to be a regular family man. Wili & Connor: Connor seems to be in wuv, but Wili is show… --- ## [Top Gun: Maverick (2022) — may have spoilers! No spoilers in OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gun-maverick-2022-may-have-spoilers-no-spoilers-in-op/965280)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gun-maverick-2022-may-have-spoilers-no-spoilers-in-op/965280 "2022-12-24T14:10:29Z")
My wife and I, together with family, saw it last night. There were ten in our group and we thought it was great! Unanimously so. A very enjoyable, fun film with good flying action scenes and a good plot that pulled the v… --- ## [When did tattoos become passe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-tattoos-become-passe/777022)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-tattoos-become-passe/777022 "2017-01-18T23:42:05Z")
As a wee lad growing up in the 80s, the only people I knew with tattoos were bikers, sailors and excons. Having a tattoo, at that time and in that cultural millieu, was a clear indicator that one didn’t abide by society’… --- ## [Ghost raising rituals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghost-raising-rituals/564947)
**Author:** [@BellRungBookShut-CandleSnuffed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BellRungBookShut-CandleSnuffed)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghost-raising-rituals/564947 "2010-12-22T16:21:21Z")
My house is haunted. I need a way to raise and confront the ghosts to see what my next step should be. Benign ghost will get to stay with the house until it is destroyed in 2012. Malevolent ones will need to be exorcised… --- ## [The Joy of Sets: what are your favorite/least favorite movie/TV sets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-joy-of-sets-what-are-your-favorite-least-favorite-movie-tv-sets/448644)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-joy-of-sets-what-are-your-favorite-least-favorite-movie-tv-sets/448644 "2008-05-26T02:38:19Z")
Some movies and occasionally TV shows have a set that just really leaps out at you because it’s so great or so not-great or so just memorable. What are some that come to mind? This is preferably for movies and TV sho… --- ## [Great Songs Under 2 1/2 Minutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-songs-under-2-1-2-minutes/441855)
**Author:** [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-songs-under-2-1-2-minutes/441855 "2008-03-24T15:38:56Z")
I have to admire a songwriter who can write a great song that lasts less than 2 1/2 minutes. No long opening or fadeaway ending – these songs get cranking from the get-go. Here are the songs on my I-Tunes playlist that… --- ## [The Pro-Life Slippery Slope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pro-life-slippery-slope/466390)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pro-life-slippery-slope/466390 "2008-10-07T20:49:34Z")
Let’s say Roe v. Wade gets overturned and the majority of states decide to ban abortion. The conservatives, of course, feel righteous and victorious about their successful effort in preserving Innocent Life. Bouyed by … --- ## [Video games that are popular and well known, but that you didn't like.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-are-popular-and-well-known-but-that-you-didnt-like/787583)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-games-that-are-popular-and-well-known-but-that-you-didnt-like/787583 "2017-06-07T17:39:04Z")
Sorry, but I didn’t like ANY of the Fallouts. I hated Fallout 3. Same for New Vegas. People have been on me to try Fallout 4–and I will–but I bet them that I will dislike it too. I also hated all of The Elder Scrolls ga… --- ## [Would you call me a bigot if I said homosexuality was disgusting and perverted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-me-a-bigot-if-i-said-homosexuality-was-disgusting-and-perverted/366155)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2006, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-me-a-bigot-if-i-said-homosexuality-was-disgusting-and-perverted/366155 "2006-08-07T05:57:06Z")
Well, would you? How about homophobic? Would you call me a closeted homosexual? How about if I said the same thing about furries? Would you call me a bigot or a closeted furry? I ask this because this seems to be th… --- ## [You have the munchies, but you're not hungry; what do you eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-the-munchies-but-youre-not-hungry-what-do-you-eat/571019)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-the-munchies-but-youre-not-hungry-what-do-you-eat/571019 "2011-02-13T23:40:40Z")
A lot of the shows I DVR are food-related; cooking shows, eating shows, etc. Invariably, even if I’ve eaten recently, watching them makes me hungry! Or, at least whets my appetite (appetite and hunger are two different t… --- ## [Guys carring a purse type bag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-carring-a-purse-type-bag/611415)
**Author:** [@The\_Lady\_Within](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Lady_Within)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-carring-a-purse-type-bag/611415 "2012-02-07T20:21:30Z")
So my question is :: if a guy carries a bag like a women carries a purse, should I be asking some questions of him?:confused: --- ## [How is this not age/disability discrimination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-not-age-disability-discrimination/784663)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-not-age-disability-discrimination/784663 "2017-04-19T11:47:48Z")
My dad is over 80, still very active and sharp. His near vision is not very good, though. He volunteered to go to the store to get stuff for our Easter dinner. Among other things, he bought two cases (12 cans per case… --- ## [Take off the gloves, please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-off-the-gloves-please/122961)
**Author:** [@fgarriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fgarriel)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-off-the-gloves-please/122961 "2012-11-20T00:33:16Z")
http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mkidglove.html What’s also interesting is that boxing gloves hurt more than bare hands. Gloves protect the hands of the wearer, not the body of the opponent. --- ## [Time for a picnic in the MMP!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-picnic-in-the-mmp/815865)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-picnic-in-the-mmp/815865 "2018-06-18T02:28:43Z")
We’re having a big ol’ MMP picnic - it’s a surprise - at swampy’s place, since he has a pool and hot tub. :smiley: OK, he probably won’t share his address or anything, so this will have to be a flight of fancy. What d… --- ## [Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S02E13: One of Us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s02e13-one-of-us/715251)
**Author:** [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s02e13-one-of-us/715251 "2015-03-26T01:33:18Z")
“One of Us” Directed by: Kevin Tancharoen Written by: Monica Owusu-Breen Going by the title I am thinking this a special episode of Agents of SHIELD where they go undercover at an Inhumans circus only to find out that… --- ## [Is There a Latino Whistle Code for Service-Industry Workers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-latino-whistle-code-for-service-industry-workers/660112)
**Author:** [@MorrisCody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MorrisCody)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-latino-whistle-code-for-service-industry-workers/660112 "2013-06-06T20:40:05Z")
A friend says that there is a whistle code among latinos in the service industry, and that workers and patrons in restaurants and bodegas use it to privately relay information. Now that he mentions it, I do seem to recal… --- ## [Legal responsibility of illegal actions over open wifi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-responsibility-of-illegal-actions-over-open-wifi/524529)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-responsibility-of-illegal-actions-over-open-wifi/524529 "2010-01-15T00:23:37Z")
Say you download pirated media over the wifi at the local coffee shop. Is the coffee shop responsible for it? I am guessing not since there are still places that offer wifi in this world but I may be offering free wifi i… --- ## [How do I get my EX Back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-ex-back/565761)
**Author:** [@nathaniel1994](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nathaniel1994)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-ex-back/565761 "2010-12-31T17:51:41Z")
Ok well im 16 and i dated my love for 7months before we finally broke up… but it was my fault it was because before i didnt tell her i use to like a girl before i actually met her and she was upset about that because tha… --- ## [Why oh why do you refrain from your own feelings, girl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-do-you-refrain-from-your-own-feelings-girl/377788)
**Author:** [@joazito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joazito)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2006, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-do-you-refrain-from-your-own-feelings-girl/377788 "2006-11-01T02:48:48Z")
The girl in question has the opportunity to have a spectacular boy (me!) in her arms, she likes me (no point in saying boy again… you know it’s me now) so clearly as to having her cheeks turn red and being very happy whe… --- ## [American Idol 1/19-1/20](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-19-1-20/568262)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-1-19-1-20/568262 "2011-01-22T20:12:57Z")
Kara, Ellen, and Simon are gone. J. Lo and Steven Tyler are in. Randy and Ryan remain. --- ## [Michael Moore's secret project: "Where To Invade Next"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moores-secret-project-where-to-invade-next/729857)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moores-secret-project-where-to-invade-next/729857 "2016-02-12T21:07:24Z")
This documentary. about the American military-industrial complex and how the government maintains a state of “infinite war,” will premiere this month at the Toronto Film Festival and probably will be released around Than… --- ## [Dog sleeping position](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-sleeping-position/726426)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-sleeping-position/726426 "2015-07-30T21:23:46Z")
Hello Everyone, This might be a stupid question, but here it goes. Gunner the Great Dane loves to sleep in bed with us. We generally don’t mind, but for some reason he always insist on cuddling up right next to us w… --- ## [How would you take down a terrorist in an acrobatic plane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-take-down-a-terrorist-in-an-acrobatic-plane/535623)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-take-down-a-terrorist-in-an-acrobatic-plane/535623 "2010-04-11T12:25:57Z")
If a terrorist and accomplice are dropping home made pipe bombs out of an acrobatic plane and shooting at people on the ground in a mid sized town somewhere in the US who responds to the problem? Police helicopters (I’m… --- ## [New Doper Babies, check in!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-doper-babies-check-in/551363)
**Author:** [@Elysium](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elysium)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2010, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-doper-babies-check-in/551363 "2010-12-12T10:01:26Z")
Over the past several months we’ve had several new babies arrive to dopers. I know that Bearflag70, Ogre, Neeps, and I had recent threads about our new arrivals. As well, there are quite a few expectant dopers right now! … --- ## [Dropping some neutronium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-some-neutronium/708114)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-some-neutronium/708114 "2015-01-01T20:03:48Z")
Mr. Sagan (I think) once warned that neutronium/strange matter/neutron star guts was so dense (and therefore heavy) that if you were to drop a teaspoon of the stuff from about chest height it would fall straight through … --- ## [Hajj Stampede kills hundreds.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hajj-stampede-kills-hundreds/732395)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hajj-stampede-kills-hundreds/732395 "2015-10-10T10:34:27Z")
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/saudi-arabia-150-pilgrims-dead-hajj-stampede-33998940 I’ve seen numbers as high as 753 people killed. Hundreds more injured. How the hell does something like this happen? --- ## [Who was Tutankhamun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-tutankhamun/308625)
**Author:** [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-tutankhamun/308625 "2014-05-06T10:48:27Z")
Based on the link above, it appears that some African Americans are protesting the depecition of the child-Pharaoh Tutankhamun. In essence, they are arguing that the bust depicts him as white when it should depict him… --- ## [Those people that just clear a little circle of snow from their windshield](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-people-that-just-clear-a-little-circle-of-snow-from-their-windshield/477546)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-people-that-just-clear-a-little-circle-of-snow-from-their-windshield/477546 "2008-12-22T02:39:19Z")
…should die slowly in firey wrecks. That is all. --- ## [Dear Abby agrees with The Dope on survey phone callers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-abby-agrees-with-the-dope-on-survey-phone-callers/665574)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-abby-agrees-with-the-dope-on-survey-phone-callers/665574 "2013-08-19T19:01:34Z")
I can’t help but feel this is worth sharing with The Dope. Call Center worker writes, asking callees to show a little respect. Dear Abby tells HAPPY TO BE EMPLOYED (barely politely) to go to hell. :smiley: Harried Pho… --- ## [Westfield NJ House Stalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westfield-nj-house-stalker/723421)
**Author:** [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westfield-nj-house-stalker/723421 "2015-07-02T17:49:22Z")
I just saw a few articles about a family in NJ who have fled their house. They’ve been getting letters from someone who calls himself the Watcher. He and his family, the letters claim, have been watching the house for de… --- ## [The "I'm Not Gay, But..." Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-im-not-gay-but-thread/504411)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-im-not-gay-but-thread/504411 "2009-08-10T18:34:21Z")
To all the straight men and straight women I ask this… For instance if you’re a straight male you might say “Now I’m not gay, but I do enjoy musical theatre.” Or if you’re a straight female. “Now I’m not gay, but I d… --- ## [Is "with my thumb up my ass" universally understood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-with-my-thumb-up-my-ass-universally-understood/373895)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-with-my-thumb-up-my-ass-universally-understood/373895 "2015-07-27T21:04:11Z")
I was discussing with a friend an upcoming social event where everyone will be a stranger to me (not the Atlanta picnic next Sunday, of course), and she made a commiserative remark about how stressful such meetings can b… --- ## [I'm looking for books where reptiles are good guys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-books-where-reptiles-are-good-guys/525253)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2010, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-books-where-reptiles-are-good-guys/525253 "2010-02-03T04:04:16Z")
I’m getting sick and tired of the speculative fiction cliche where scales=evil. Aside from dragons, just about every reptile is a bad guy, or working for the bad guys, or even just a symbol for the bad guys. Snakes espec… --- ## [Big Bang Theory 5/17 "The Staircase Implementation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-5-17-the-staircase-implementation/539873)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-5-17-the-staircase-implementation/539873 "2010-05-21T07:20:20Z")
I laughed. I howled. From beginning to end. This flashback episode alone is going to have me buy the Season 3 DVD. Best line: Howard: I don’t know what happened to the Oreos, Ma. Can’t you take your bath without them? --- ## [What do couples that can't afford daycare end up doing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-couples-that-cant-afford-daycare-end-up-doing/833656)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-couples-that-cant-afford-daycare-end-up-doing/833656 "2019-05-14T20:23:39Z")
I know a working couple with kids, they spend more on daycare than I spend on all my bills. Which begs the question, what do couples who have trouble affording daycare do? I assume if you have differing shifts you can … --- ## [Why are children treated like gods these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-children-treated-like-gods-these-days/700631)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-children-treated-like-gods-these-days/700631 "2014-10-09T13:45:42Z")
I came across this article and I was very interested because it covers an issue that’s bothered me a lot as I’ve grown into a young adult and realized that to society, I am no longer “precious” in a way I was when I wa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1336&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1338&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)