# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1355&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:** 1356 --- ## [Why bugs die when crushed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-bugs-die-when-crushed/629619)
**Author:** [@zfoltz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zfoltz)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-bugs-die-when-crushed/629619 "2012-07-30T17:04:40Z")
This seems like a simple question, why do bugs die when smashed, but I have been thinking for a while and searching no no avail. When a person’s head is cut off they die because the lack of oxygen through blood to the b… --- ## [Boston University unveiled a new Martin Luther King Jr. statue. Is it just me or does it look like someone performing a sexual act?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-university-unveiled-a-new-martin-luther-king-jr-statue-is-it-just-me-or-does-it-look-like-someone-performing-a-sexual-act/978230)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-university-unveiled-a-new-martin-luther-king-jr-statue-is-it-just-me-or-does-it-look-like-someone-performing-a-sexual-act/978230 "2023-02-11T15:01:26Z")
Here’s an article about it: I’ll leave it to you to decide: --- ## [What is your favorite color?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-color/532077)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-color/532077 "2010-03-12T11:47:44Z")
Obligatory link. Don’t vote in the other one (which should be closed as soon as a mod sees my notification). Me, a deep rich sky blue (the color of my current car in fact). Vote is public. --- ## [Don't drive like the moron I saw!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-drive-like-the-moron-i-saw/622359)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-drive-like-the-moron-i-saw/622359 "2012-06-05T00:07:43Z")
When one of those guys with the big orange flags stops the driver in front of you, it isn’t a good idea to cross the double yellow line to pass the stopped driver and the flagman. I saw some genius try this move on my w… --- ## [Do NOT assume that because I don't have kids I'm in the wrong!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-assume-that-because-i-dont-have-kids-im-in-the-wrong/133682)
**Author:** [@80sHairMetalMaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/80sHairMetalMaven)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2002, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-assume-that-because-i-dont-have-kids-im-in-the-wrong/133682 "2002-10-29T21:33:55Z")
FUCKWITS!! All of them! Yesterday,while going to get my mail,one of the ‘soccer mommies’ who lives down the block happened to be walking by. We see each other occassionally at the pool but have never been overly friend… --- ## [What fictional characters would you support for president of the U.S.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fictional-characters-would-you-support-for-president-of-the-u-s/467047)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fictional-characters-would-you-support-for-president-of-the-u-s/467047 "2008-10-15T15:39:05Z")
They don’t have to be political figures and they can live at any time present past or future. My number one pick would probably be Mr. Spock. His mother’s American so he should be qualified. He’s not an exciting sort … --- ## [Where is your High School diploma? (plus bonus question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-high-school-diploma-plus-bonus-question/711811)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-high-school-diploma-plus-bonus-question/711811 "2015-02-14T10:54:18Z")
Mine is in the top drawer of my bureau, along with my AA, BS & Tech School diplomas. I am thinking about throwing the HS, AA & Tech School diplomas in the trash. Is there any legitimate reason to hang onto them? I wouldn… --- ## [Share your favorite short films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favorite-short-films/493790)
**Author:** [@CutterJohn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CutterJohn)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2012, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-favorite-short-films/493790 "2012-02-21T15:19:28Z")
They’re made out of meat A Gentlemen’s Duel Simply superb animation. Fallen Art Really twisted! World Builder Beautiful story, and I really, really, really want a modeling program like that. What can I say? I like… --- ## [Is Untreated Cancer Always Fatal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-untreated-cancer-always-fatal/726473)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-untreated-cancer-always-fatal/726473 "2015-07-31T14:33:03Z")
I’m aware that people who have cancer can sometimes die from other causes, and that some cancers are very slow-growing and people who have them typically die of other causes first. That’s not what I’m asking about. I ha… --- ## [Why is personal finance so absent from education?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-personal-finance-so-absent-from-education/543072)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-personal-finance-so-absent-from-education/543072 "2010-06-17T14:00:13Z")
It can be pretty astounding how ignorant many people are of basic principles of sound finance; either that or outright dismissive of its importance in their everyday lives. I don’t know about you, but in 13 years of gra… --- ## [Supreme Court disses AgDept, shields raisin farmers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-disses-agdept-shields-raisin-farmers/730381)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-disses-agdept-shields-raisin-farmers/730381 "2015-09-11T15:04:59Z")
This may be a bigger and more important case than merely takings case, as it could weaken many old\* agricultural regulations. (\*You may consider these “tried and true” as you will; I consider it “a terribly stupid plan… --- ## [Computer games we want that don't exisit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-games-we-want-that-dont-exisit/393935)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2008, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-games-we-want-that-dont-exisit/393935 "2008-03-07T00:50:23Z")
I have always liked naval combat games but I want something for the Star Wars Universe. (One that doesn’t suck) I want to command a capitol ship, or a small fleet of capitol ships in space combat. Where ship formatio… --- ## [Abu Ghraib - graveyard of our honor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abu-ghraib-graveyard-of-our-honor/254482)
**Author:** [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2004, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abu-ghraib-graveyard-of-our-honor/254482 "2004-07-23T22:08:52Z")
First, this… http://www.usnews.com/usnews/usinfo/press/prison.htm “U.S. News obtains all classified annexes to the Taguba report on Abu Ghraib” Further… (emphasis added in revulsion and horror) Now this reference … --- ## [Why does a stoplight have two red lights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-a-stoplight-have-two-red-lights/239612)
**Author:** [@ElectricZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElectricZ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2004, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-a-stoplight-have-two-red-lights/239612 "2004-04-14T22:09:46Z")
Most basic stoplights have one light for each condition, red = stop, yellow = caution, and green = go. What’s the straight dope on stoplights with two red lights? Here in Texas, you see them at just about every intersec… --- ## [Can I sue the township, city, county or state for road damage to my car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-sue-the-township-city-county-or-state-for-road-damage-to-my-car/682174)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-sue-the-township-city-county-or-state-for-road-damage-to-my-car/682174 "2015-02-12T02:52:57Z")
I live in Pennsylvania. For my entire lifetime, i have heard the BS coming from PennDOT about PA’s unique freeze/thaw cycles, and why that’s the reason for our state’s horrendous road conditions. It never ceases to ama… --- ## [Is it common to rent a home before you buy it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-to-rent-a-home-before-you-buy-it/624098)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-to-rent-a-home-before-you-buy-it/624098 "2019-10-12T01:35:54Z")
Does this happen very often? If I was going to buy a home I think I’d rather rent it for 2-3 months before buying it just to make sure there weren’t any problems that I wasn’t aware of at the time of purchase. I don’t t… --- ## [Its A Shame I Got So Many Haters On This Site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-shame-i-got-so-many-haters-on-this-site/617396)
**Author:** [@Yakuza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yakuza)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2012, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-shame-i-got-so-many-haters-on-this-site/617396 "2012-04-01T06:45:12Z")
Some people on this site hating on me so bad that they done made a topic about me and how they wish I get kicked off this site. Oh well, I guess that means I’m doing something right. Keep on hating, good people wil still… --- ## [Kids' superstitions: How to get a snow day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-superstitions-how-to-get-a-snow-day/563505)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-superstitions-how-to-get-a-snow-day/563505 "2010-12-14T14:06:21Z")
My credulous sons think that if you put a spoon under your pillow the night before, or wear your pajamas inside-out, you’ll have no school the next day. I’d never heard of this before. Had you? Are there any other suc… --- ## [And the Republicans Show That They Are Not Serious About Governement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-republicans-show-that-they-are-not-serious-about-governement/533631)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-republicans-show-that-they-are-not-serious-about-governement/533631 "2010-03-28T18:00:28Z")
Let’s see, a democratically elected House votes to bring about Health Care Reform, after 14 months of debate annd the Republicans decide a proper use of their rhetorical and governing energy should be aimed at …repeal. … --- ## [Doctor Who (reboot) S08E09 -- Flatline (boxed spoilers until aired)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-reboot-s08e09-flatline-boxed-spoilers-until-aired/701654)
**Author:** [@Toucanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toucanna)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-reboot-s08e09-flatline-boxed-spoilers-until-aired/701654 "2014-10-27T01:25:34Z")
The Rule: no unboxed spoilers until after this episode airs on the west coast of the USA (i.e., “Pacific Time” \[sorry Alaska/Hawaii\]. In other words, boxed spoilers until 3:00 AM UTC). BBC synopsis: Link to BBC On… --- ## [Do people really want IRS-Care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-really-want-irs-care/533731)
**Author:** [@Poptech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poptech)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-really-want-irs-care/533731 "2010-03-26T09:42:00Z")
We already know this healthcare bill will make healthcare more expensive, cause premiums to skyrocket, increase wait times and deliver worse service. Absolutely everything the government “regulates” or runs is worse beca… --- ## [Micheal Moore booed at Oscars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/micheal-moore-booed-at-oscars/163718)
**Author:** [@errata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/errata)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2003, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/micheal-moore-booed-at-oscars/163718 "2003-03-31T19:38:19Z")
Here’s the story Here’s a quote My only complaint was the best invective he could come up with was “Shame on you.” Let’s focus on the remarks and their appropriateness (since you can bash Mike any day). --- ## [My new employee, or Good Heavens: What have I DONE?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-employee-or-good-heavens-what-have-i-done/65042)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2002, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-employee-or-good-heavens-what-have-i-done/65042 "2002-08-08T03:03:23Z")
So I finally hired my new employee, filling out my group. And he seems to be a good kid (19 or so, making him the youngest one in the group by about 6 years), he’s a fast learner, he’s extraordinarily polite on the phone… --- ## [Am I supposed to laugh at the preview for the new M. Night Shamalayan movie??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-supposed-to-laugh-at-the-preview-for-the-new-m-night-shamalayan-movie/362763)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2006, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-supposed-to-laugh-at-the-preview-for-the-new-m-night-shamalayan-movie/362763 "2006-07-04T01:17:10Z")
WARNING: This includes information found in and only in the theatrical preview. If you don’t even want to know that much, STOP! I think Mr. Shamalama has gone off the deep end (heh) with his new movie The Lady in the \[… --- ## [Who else is gay in Archie comics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-gay-in-archie-comics/537060)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-gay-in-archie-comics/537060 "2010-04-27T17:06:29Z")
The media is proclaim the new character, Kevin, as “the first openly gay” character in Midvale. The implication here is that there is at least one other who is gay, but just not openly. Who could that be? --- ## [I finally saw CRASH. Good stuff, but I've got a cuople of questions...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-saw-crash-good-stuff-but-ive-got-a-cuople-of-questions/351119)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2006, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-saw-crash-good-stuff-but-ive-got-a-cuople-of-questions/351119 "2006-04-29T03:47:16Z")
So I finally got around to seeing what all the hubbub is about. Actually, I’d rented it twice before and didn’t get around to watching it. Anyway, I think it deserves all the praise it received (though I still wish Broke… --- ## [Tinnitus stories: tell me about the ringing in your ears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus-stories-tell-me-about-the-ringing-in-your-ears/542413)
**Author:** [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus-stories-tell-me-about-the-ringing-in-your-ears/542413 "2014-08-16T03:02:11Z")
And more importantly, will it damn well stop??? Last Thursday, I was reading the Dope at home when I suddenly noticed a hiss-whine in my left ear, like a dentist’s drill heard at a distance. Sudden onset of tinnitus ca… --- ## [Easier to buy a machine gun or get driver's licence in US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easier-to-buy-a-machine-gun-or-get-drivers-licence-in-us/400494)
**Author:** [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2007, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easier-to-buy-a-machine-gun-or-get-drivers-licence-in-us/400494 "2007-04-23T22:42:39Z")
This site claims that it is often easier to get a machine gun than a driver’s license in the US. Comments? --- ## [The Masked Singer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-masked-singer/840852)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-masked-singer/840852 "2019-12-23T10:25:35Z")
So…anyone else want to admit they’re watching this completely stupid show? :smiley: I saw most of the season premiere last night, but missed the first performance by the Butterfly. The characters are The Butterfly, Th… --- ## [The One Ring located in Kermit, Texas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-ring-located-in-kermit-texas/711610)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-ring-located-in-kermit-texas/711610 "2015-03-03T15:24:32Z")
As many of you know, Isildur’s Bane, AKA The One True Ring, the method by which Sauron planned to subjugate the wielders of the other Rings to his will, was thought to have been finally destroyed after falling, along wit… --- ## [Post whatever's on your clipboard right now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-whatevers-on-your-clipboard-right-now/442657)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Il\_Palazzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Il_Palazzo)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2008, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-whatevers-on-your-clipboard-right-now/442657 "2008-04-01T03:53:21Z")
solve(40T1-10T2-200-10T4, -10T1+80T2-10T3-20T4-6200-20T6, -200-10T2+40T3-10T6, -10T1-20T2-400+80T4-10T7, -20T1-20T2-20T3-20T4+1100-10T6-20T7-Q5, -100-20T2-10T3+40T6, -600-10T4+80T7-10T9, 600-20T4-20T7-20T9-Q8, -300-10T7+… --- ## [Guys and the poofy thing... A shower question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-and-the-poofy-thing-a-shower-question/169532)
**Author:** [@Phatlewt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phatlewt)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2003, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-and-the-poofy-thing-a-shower-question/169532 "2003-04-25T22:54:10Z")
I’ll come right out and say it. I use, and love the poofy thing. For those of you who don’t know, the poofy thing (for lack of a better name) is a mesh spherical object used for washing one’s self in the shower. It re… --- ## [Do you use the word Britches or Trousers for pants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-the-word-britches-or-trousers-for-pants/696198)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-the-word-britches-or-trousers-for-pants/696198 "2014-08-26T11:18:29Z")
I often say britches in informal conversation.\* I’m washing a load of laundry so I’ll have clean britches to wear next week.\* I wouldn’t say, “I bought some britches today”. I bought some pants today sounds better. I’v… --- ## [Banned for colors and fonts???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-for-colors-and-fonts/632954)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banned-for-colors-and-fonts/632954 "2012-09-02T12:17:45Z")
Really? Link. I can think of lots of reasons for banning this guy, but colors and fonts? Are people so precious here that they are offended or annoyed by colors and fonts? Those colors and fonts? Personally, I saw … --- ## [Ask the guy who worked in Antarctica](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-worked-in-antarctica/484636)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-worked-in-antarctica/484636 "2009-02-07T19:19:34Z")
Hello Dopers: I managed to work with scientific parties a couple of times, the first with the New Zealand program (NZARP), and the second with the US program via the NSF. Both times I spent most of my time at Cape Bird… --- ## [What's your theme song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-theme-song/513617)
**Author:** [@infinitii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/infinitii)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-theme-song/513617 "2009-10-28T21:20:07Z")
I’ve been watching the complete series of “Ally McBeal”, just released on DVD, and I came upon an episode where Ally’s therapist (played hilariously by Tracy Ullman) tells her to pick a theme song. The only requirements … --- ## [Creepiest 80's sex comedy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepiest-80s-sex-comedy/294526)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2006, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepiest-80s-sex-comedy/294526 "2006-03-31T17:15:12Z")
For reasons unknown to me, my TiVo has decided that what I really need to be doing at this point in my life is revisiting those low-budget sex romps that proliferated during the 1980’s (and which went on relative hiatus … --- ## [Time is not a dimension. There is no time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-is-not-a-dimension-there-is-no-time/472138)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2008, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-is-not-a-dimension-there-is-no-time/472138 "2008-11-18T00:07:39Z")
Lately, I’ve been trying to use the many worlds interpretation of quantum physics to my advantage by summoning Scyllas from alternate universes to help me out with various tasks, like taking out the garbage, or by single… --- ## [Public schools, private schools, vouchers....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-schools-private-schools-vouchers/445660)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-schools-private-schools-vouchers/445660 "2008-04-30T21:42:41Z")
Started in the Jolita Berry/Teacher attacked in Baltimore/students posted video on the internet http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=463682&page=2 \[QUOTE=Weirddave\] Yea, OK, so what? Private schools wo… --- ## [What do you want to see in the next Star Trek?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-to-see-in-the-next-star-trek/537491)
**Author:** [@FordTaurusSHO94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FordTaurusSHO94)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-want-to-see-in-the-next-star-trek/537491 "2010-04-28T05:34:30Z")
Like the title says, what would you like to see in the next Star Trek? It can be either the next movie or another TV show. Movie 1: Pick up where Spock and Nero went into the black hole. Have a real unification with … --- ## [The Best Presidents Who Never Were?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-presidents-who-never-were/786687)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-presidents-who-never-were/786687 "2017-08-11T08:32:55Z")
Who do you feel are people who would’ve made great Presidents had they been elected, but lost either the nomination of their party or the general election? Myself (in chronological order, not order of preference. The… --- ## [What does "Roll the dice" mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-roll-the-dice-mean-to-you/694021)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-roll-the-dice-mean-to-you/694021 "2014-08-06T14:13:01Z")
When heard, would you mentally assume more than one die? Would you use the phrase to mean justr one die? --- ## [Pedantry as a personality characteristic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pedantry-as-a-personality-characteristic/635026)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pedantry-as-a-personality-characteristic/635026 "2012-09-27T15:32:23Z")
Is there a personality characteristic that can be adequetly described as an inclination towards pedantry and correcting others? --- ## [Two Missing Girls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-missing-girls/123762)
**Author:** [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2002, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-missing-girls/123762 "2002-10-08T15:27:21Z")
Those of us on the east of the pond have been hoping and praying for the safety of two young girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. they are both 10 years old. They have been missing for over a week now. At the moment… --- ## [Should the term "News" be licensed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-term-news-be-licensed/772667)
**Author:** [@dataguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dataguy)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-term-news-be-licensed/772667 "2017-01-19T19:32:45Z")
Should the term “News” be licensed? There has been lots of discusssion recently about ‘fake news’. Should using the term “News” require a license of some sort (Federal, State, Local, I don’t know.) Using the term woul… --- ## [WTF?!! Am I the only decent man out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-am-i-the-only-decent-man-out-there/214603)
**Author:** [@DeaganTheWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeaganTheWolf)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2003, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-am-i-the-only-decent-man-out-there/214603 "2003-11-28T07:42:01Z")
Okay, I know i’ve not been here long but i’m SERIOUSLY pissed off. Are there NO decent men out there anymore? It seems all of my female friends, and even aquaintences have been assaulted, abused or treated horribly at th… --- ## [Higg's boson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/higgs-boson/615107)
**Author:** [@Notassmartasithought](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Notassmartasithought)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/higgs-boson/615107 "2012-05-07T21:08:05Z")
So today the NYTimes says Fermilab has further evidence of possible evidence of the Higg’s Boson. Higgs Boson May Be Indicated in New Data - The New York Times Note that the proton is about a billion electron volts, and … --- ## [Liberal Tax Myths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberal-tax-myths/651421)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberal-tax-myths/651421 "2013-03-03T19:53:57Z")
Although the highest marginal tax rate may be have been 91% in the Eisenhower/Kennedy years, only 250 or so households were actually taxed at this rate. Plus no one paid 91% because of the various “loopholes” or deductio… --- ## [Very "Disturbing" Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-disturbing-songs/505120)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2009, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-disturbing-songs/505120 "2009-08-05T05:49:28Z")
The one that comes to mind right off the bat is Shawn Colvin’s Sunny Came Home. Rosanne Cash tends to excel at righting these (Of course I’m way biased as I’m a huge fan of Rosanne Cash) who had two excellent “disturbin… --- ## [Best science magazines/journals for non-scientists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-science-magazines-journals-for-non-scientists/315362)
**Author:** [@DuhCow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DuhCow)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2005, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-science-magazines-journals-for-non-scientists/315362 "2005-08-05T23:25:41Z")
Although having a strong interest and aptitude, I’ve never really been a scientific person. I’d like to start regularly reading something to keep in touch with that world, but I’ve no clue what to go with. What is there … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1354&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1356&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)