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**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2006, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-minors-have-to-have-parental-consent-for-abortion/371928 "2006-09-15T07:58:29Z")
What is your opinion on this issue? I was reading about the law (can’t remember which state, maybe it was national) that makes it illegal for an adult to aid a minor in getting an abortion without parental consent. If … --- ## [If I toss a long-time friend out of my life, do I owe her an explanation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-toss-a-long-time-friend-out-of-my-life-do-i-owe-her-an-explanation/480932)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-toss-a-long-time-friend-out-of-my-life-do-i-owe-her-an-explanation/480932 "2009-01-15T19:37:50Z")
And how much of an explanation should I proffer, if so? Here’s the sitch: I have a friend – well, at this point an ex-friend – whom I’ve known since college; I’ll call her Meredith. We’ve been close for 20 years now, b… --- ## [Virgin leather?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virgin-leather/29397)
**Author:** [@Gatsby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatsby)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2014, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virgin-leather/29397 "2014-04-25T19:54:35Z")
Ok, I know virgin wool is derived from the first shearing of a sheep. I have always assumed virgin olive oil came from the first crop of fruit from the olive tree. I never really thought about extra virgin olive oil, but… --- ## [Do babies \*need\* pastel/primary colors and "baby music"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-babies-need-pastel-primary-colors-and-baby-music/285780)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2005, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-babies-need-pastel-primary-colors-and-baby-music/285780 "2005-01-23T16:33:50Z")
First, let me prefact this by saying that I have no kids, I don’t want kids of my own, and I know very little about them, so if this is kind of a dingbat question, please forgive me. :slight\_smile: I’ve just always been … --- ## [Prettiest actress from 40's-50's crime/film noir](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prettiest-actress-from-40s-50s-crime-film-noir/359971)
**Author:** [@Don\_Logan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Logan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prettiest-actress-from-40s-50s-crime-film-noir/359971 "2014-06-15T15:41:18Z")
With due respect to Lana Tuner and Gene Tierney, I would have to say my final three favs would be Myrna Loy, Jane Greer and Gloria Grahame, with Gloria Grahame winning by a hair (the great lisp may have sealed it). Anyon… --- ## [Why is Everyone Afraid of Chris Christie???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-everyone-afraid-of-chris-christie/723922)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-everyone-afraid-of-chris-christie/723922 "2015-07-07T17:16:34Z")
Honestly, some days it feels like I’m the only one here with the guts to actually say that I don’t like him, his governing style, or his Wanna-be Goombah crew of support thugs. Today, he Officially said he was running f… --- ## [Paul Simon's "The Myth of Fingerprints" - What is he on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-simons-the-myth-of-fingerprints-what-is-he-on/83493)
**Author:** [@Reuben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reuben)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-simons-the-myth-of-fingerprints-what-is-he-on/83493 "2020-04-17T00:18:08Z")
I really like this Graceland track, but in all the years I’ve enjoyed it I’ve never had the first clue what he was thinking when he wrote it. To remind you, the lyrics are : I did find one site that guesses the song i… --- ## [Most horrific depictions of Hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-horrific-depictions-of-hell/459960)
**Author:** [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2008, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-horrific-depictions-of-hell/459960 "2008-08-16T03:03:57Z")
In the Scariest Stephen King moment thread, King’s short story That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is In French was mentioned as a depiction of Hell. This in turn kicked me into starting this thread. What are the mos… --- ## [Are New York license plates orange or yellow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-new-york-license-plates-orange-or-yellow/794977)
**Author:** [@Parthol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parthol)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-new-york-license-plates-orange-or-yellow/794977 "2017-09-04T04:25:35Z")
Please help me and my wife settle an argument: are New York license plates orange or yellow? Yes, I know they’re technically “empire gold,” but if someone held a gun to your head and made you choose either “yellow” or “… --- ## [Items where packaging is more expensive than the contents.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/items-where-packaging-is-more-expensive-than-the-contents/624211)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/items-where-packaging-is-more-expensive-than-the-contents/624211 "2012-06-07T18:01:43Z")
I’m trying to compile a list (don’t ask why, I don’t have a reason) of items that we purchase where the packaging costs more than the actual contents. Some of my ideas are like those tiny salt and pepper packets. Ketch… --- ## [Arctic ice almost gone... What does this mean for humanity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arctic-ice-almost-gone-what-does-this-mean-for-humanity/631417)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arctic-ice-almost-gone-what-does-this-mean-for-humanity/631417 "2012-08-19T18:47:13Z")
Besides the extinction of polar bears, I mean? Considering this is predicted to come to a head during the lifetime of most people reading this board, I think it’s a very relevant issue. I equally welcome those who don’… --- ## [War in Iran?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-in-iran/452938)
**Author:** [@Mumio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mumio)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2008, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-in-iran/452938 "2008-06-21T19:31:55Z")
So…what does everyone think about the chances of Bush invading Iran, possibly just before he leaves office? I can’t cite anything specific but it doesn’t mean the “clues” aren’t already out there. A close friend with str… --- ## [Lynn, please provide cites for the rule you have asserted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-please-provide-cites-for-the-rule-you-have-asserted/487359)
**Author:** [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2009, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lynn-please-provide-cites-for-the-rule-you-have-asserted/487359 "2009-02-27T10:30:37Z")
Lynn, you closed the creative insult thread Insults that are allowed - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board specifically because in your opinion: Please provide cites to support your opinion, particularly given th… --- ## [Dog Park Etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-park-etiquette/583662)
**Author:** [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-park-etiquette/583662 "2012-12-27T02:31:28Z")
Sailboat brought up a thought in this thread, and I wanted to expand upon it: \[QUOTE=Sailboat\] Dog parks. Our local off-leash dog park has a sign in front stating the rules…and then, because they know people won’t rea… --- ## [Experiences with ADD medication/amphetamine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-add-medication-amphetamine/725357)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-add-medication-amphetamine/725357 "2015-10-25T03:09:50Z")
Have you or someone you know been on ADD medication\* or amphetamine? If so, what was it like? Anything particular to know for someone who takes that medication or is in charge of someone who takes that medication? How … --- ## [Fuck You GM. Fuck you, players.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-gm-fuck-you-players/485617)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-gm-fuck-you-players/485617 "2009-02-20T21:35:28Z")
This post will be nerdy, so Fuck you Sideways with a Rusty Fence Post if you can’t take it. I was playing Shadowrun with my usual group. It’s fine. We were a pretty strong team, including one Mystic Ninja (he did enhanc… --- ## [Biggest Action Star in the movies today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-action-star-in-the-movies-today/632679)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-action-star-in-the-movies-today/632679 "2012-08-28T11:39:20Z")
Once upon a time, it was Arnold and/or Sly. But those days are long gone. So who holds the title today? I was thinking about this the other day and a strange choice popped into my head: Angelina Jolie. Her recent resum… --- ## [Anyone else creeped out by Aldi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-creeped-out-by-aldi/385714)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2007, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-creeped-out-by-aldi/385714 "2007-01-11T21:19:49Z")
I’m into no-frills, no-nonsense commerce. But I have to say, the Aldi food store near me is just plain creepy. Stopped in there for the first time today, and immediately felt as if I’d entered a Stalinest era hardware s… --- ## [So who has a profile pic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-has-a-profile-pic/476665)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2009, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-has-a-profile-pic/476665 "2009-01-02T03:43:37Z")
I totally even forgot that we had them now, so I just changed mine. How many others have one? Was this a success or a failure at implementing a new feature? --- ## [Help, my roommate is drunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-roommate-is-drunk/83161)
**Author:** [@Yue\_Han](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yue_Han)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2001, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-roommate-is-drunk/83161 "2001-09-22T18:30:25Z")
My jackass roommate went and got drunk enough to get hauled back by a friend, who advised me to keep him awake and get him to drink water. Keeping him awake is not working. I can wake him up, but he goes back to sleep p… --- ## [Should I learn LISP as a beginner programmer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-learn-lisp-as-a-beginner-programmer/524042)
**Author:** [@petew83](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/petew83)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-learn-lisp-as-a-beginner-programmer/524042 "2010-01-12T14:15:06Z")
I have heard many people saying good things about a computer language called LISP that is supposedly very intuitive. Would this be a good idea for a beginner? Should I learn C++ instead? My experience is only a little… --- ## [Problem Changing a Flat Tire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-changing-a-flat-tire/703122)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-changing-a-flat-tire/703122 "2014-11-05T07:27:08Z")
I encountered a woman whose car (a Jeep) had a flat tire. She had already jacked the car up (properly) but could not loosen the lug nuts. I removed the lug nuts for her, but the wheel remained firmly attached and I could… --- ## [How to get blood out of a polyester jacket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-blood-out-of-a-polyester-jacket/541985)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-blood-out-of-a-polyester-jacket/541985 "2010-06-09T06:25:43Z")
My Wife had a bike accident. “On your left” does not mean move to the left. Another inexperienced cyclist cut her off because he MOVED to the left :smack:. She landed on her face on asphault. She is OK. But it requi… --- ## [What's the difference between Country and Rock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-country-and-rock/401970)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-country-and-rock/401970 "2007-04-29T15:38:40Z")
Is there any bright-line test? The Rolling Stones have written and performed country songs. Toby Keith has been known to rock out on occassion. Where do you draw the line? Especially since country is one of the roots of … --- ## [Genre change - Bands changing their sound](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genre-change-bands-changing-their-sound/573885)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2011, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genre-change-bands-changing-their-sound/573885 "2011-03-13T18:05:18Z")
A lot of bands have become popular after changing their sound, usually by becoming more pop, or just pop. For example, the Go-Go’s were punk before being a successful pop band. The Goo Goo Dolls were a rock band before… --- ## [Anyone care to offer a defense of this? (Franken amendment)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-care-to-offer-a-defense-of-this-franken-amendment/513018)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2009, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-care-to-offer-a-defense-of-this-franken-amendment/513018 "2009-10-09T00:47:24Z")
30 Senators, all Republicans, voted against an amendment offered by Senator Al Franken that that would punish contractors if they “restrict their employees from taking workplace sexual assault, battery and discrimination… --- ## [Yes boss, I have to show up for jury duty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-boss-i-have-to-show-up-for-jury-duty/289323)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2005, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-boss-i-have-to-show-up-for-jury-duty/289323 "2005-02-16T01:36:33Z")
Dear Boss: I know you are British by birth and Australian by residence, and that you may nbot be entirely familiar with the laws of the United States, but when I tell you that I have to show up in Conroe for jury duty o… --- ## [Newer "weird" experimental music - any suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newer-weird-experimental-music-any-suggestions/587237)
**Author:** [@VanillaGorilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VanillaGorilla)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newer-weird-experimental-music-any-suggestions/587237 "2011-07-12T18:34:07Z")
Hi SDMB I’ve recently started listening a lot to some pretty… unusual music. Things like Einsturzende Neubauten (best band ever), Throbbing Gristle, D.A.F, The Residents, Nitzer Ebb, etc. Industrial / experimental, I … --- ## [Please Explain Trump's Latest Shutdown Threat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-trumps-latest-shutdown-threat/825977)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-trumps-latest-shutdown-threat/825977 "2018-12-21T19:51:19Z")
i am sorry if I am being dense, but how exactly can Trump threaten a Government shutdown if no funding is provided for the infamous Wall (along the southern US border)? I am under the impression the FY-19 budget passed. … --- ## [Um. Is Elton John bankrupt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/um-is-elton-john-bankrupt/542207)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/um-is-elton-john-bankrupt/542207 "2010-06-07T19:22:23Z")
…Because that’s the only explanation I can think of for this: Rush Limbaugh Weds, Elton John Sings I mean, Limbaugh isn’t exactly sympathique to gay folks. He’s the one who snarked that gays would suddenly become pro… --- ## [Failing the Bechdel test with an all-female cast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failing-the-bechdel-test-with-an-all-female-cast/654609)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2014, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failing-the-bechdel-test-with-an-all-female-cast/654609 "2014-01-12T06:50:11Z")
The Bechdel test is a test which helps identify gender bias in fiction. The test is pretty simple, and obviously isn’t a completely reliable indicator attitudes towards women. Nonetheless, it’s an interesting thought e… --- ## [Name a movie which most accurately captures teen life from when you were a teen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-movie-which-most-accurately-captures-teen-life-from-when-you-were-a-teen/793887)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-movie-which-most-accurately-captures-teen-life-from-when-you-were-a-teen/793887 "2017-08-28T01:50:45Z")
If someone wanted to get the most accurate impression of teen culture from when you were a teen, which movie would you recommend to them? It could be a movie made at anytime, not just from when you were a teenager. For… --- ## [How do you want your chicken dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-want-your-chicken-dinner/806698)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-want-your-chicken-dinner/806698 "2018-02-03T15:03:44Z")
You can have your chicken broiled or fried. You can have your potato fried, baked or mashed. You can have your corn whole, creamed or on the cobb(boiled, or roasted on the grill). You can have apple pie, French vanill… --- ## [Why does Mars orbit in retrograde motion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-mars-orbit-in-retrograde-motion/338502)
**Author:** [@MessyPaint](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MessyPaint)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2006, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-mars-orbit-in-retrograde-motion/338502 "2006-01-07T20:37:08Z")
I am reading Big Bang by Simon Singh and it is attempting to explain to me how Mars rotates in retrograde motion. Apparently, Jupiter and Saturn exhibit the same behavior. It states: Mars moves in the sky toward the l… --- ## [Men, you are asked to stop in mid coital frenzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-you-are-asked-to-stop-in-mid-coital-frenzy/563455)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2010, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-you-are-asked-to-stop-in-mid-coital-frenzy/563455 "2010-12-13T23:43:38Z")
For what ever reason. You are halfway to O She just says stop, please get off me. You… --- ## [Why is the word for coffee the same in every language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-word-for-coffee-the-same-in-every-language/57243)
**Author:** [@Turpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turpentine)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2001, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-word-for-coffee-the-same-in-every-language/57243 "2001-03-13T06:49:16Z")
Coffee- English Kaffee- German Cafe- French Ko phe- Vietnamese Khaphe- Greek kohhi- Japanese I know that “coffee” is also roughly the same in portuguese and Chinese and probably a bunch of other languages. I think… --- ## [Who are your favorite gods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-gods/334100)
**Author:** [@Agnostic\_Pagan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agnostic_Pagan)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2005, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-gods/334100 "2005-12-10T16:32:00Z")
Inspired by the false gods thread, and my own username, and life in general. I am mostly Buddhist, though I like Hinduism also, mostly because of its pantheism. I have less of a hard time believing in a pantheon of not … --- ## [The Amazing Race Apr. 25th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-apr-25th/537350)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-apr-25th/537350 "2010-04-27T19:52:09Z")
Wow, the stadium task is one of the most evil ever. --- ## [Your Wallpaper Victories and Horror Stories Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-wallpaper-victories-and-horror-stories-please/782308)
**Author:** [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-wallpaper-victories-and-horror-stories-please/782308 "2017-04-28T23:16:25Z")
We’re in the process of buying a new (to us) home and the former occupant was a little old lady who loved little old lady flowery wallpaper. Mrs. BD of course hates every bit of it and to save money she (she actually me… --- ## [If there was no religion how would have humans evolved ??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-was-no-religion-how-would-have-humans-evolved/486932)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-there-was-no-religion-how-would-have-humans-evolved/486932 "2009-02-26T18:48:31Z")
Religion = concept of God /supreme being for this thread . There would be no religious wars ! But what else ?? Better or worse or Same ?? --- ## [How dangerous is a starting gun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-a-starting-gun/555529)
**Author:** [@toodlepip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toodlepip)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-a-starting-gun/555529 "2010-10-01T02:57:59Z")
I have very little knowledge of firearms, so I apologise if this is a dumb question. Recently, a friend of mine was playing around with a starting revolver, and was unpleasantly surprised to discover that it was loaded.… --- ## [Sam Rockwell's dance style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sam-rockwells-dance-style/543836)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sam-rockwells-dance-style/543836 "2014-03-15T02:01:52Z")
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Charlie’s Angels Iron Man 2 Always on his toes with a lot of rotation in his ankles. What style is it? The world needs to know. --- ## [What surprises have your pets brought home for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-surprises-have-your-pets-brought-home-for-you/548044)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-surprises-have-your-pets-brought-home-for-you/548044 "2011-04-11T16:49:14Z")
There is a big rat lying dead on my living room floor, on his back with his little feet up in the air. I can’t deal with them even when they’re alive, so I’ve covered it with a box until I can persuade somebody to toss … --- ## [Chelation therapy reduces cardiovascular events for older patients with diabetes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelation-therapy-reduces-cardiovascular-events-for-older-patients-with-diabetes/674601)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelation-therapy-reduces-cardiovascular-events-for-older-patients-with-diabetes/674601 "2013-11-25T23:00:29Z")
This is as bizarre as it is striking, at least in my opinion and there doesn’t seem to be any indication as yet as to what mechanism may be involved. From the NIH: Full story at link including an explanation of chelati… --- ## [Berniero vs Snyder for Michigan Governor.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/berniero-vs-snyder-for-michigan-governor/557671)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/berniero-vs-snyder-for-michigan-governor/557671 "2010-11-03T15:32:24Z")
So last night was a televised interview with both candidates on WDIV’s “Flashpoint.” Saw some interesting dialogue. All said, I think Rick Snyder definitely came out ahead in doing what people wanted, which was talking… --- ## [Boxers Vs Briefs vs Boxer Briefs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxers-vs-briefs-vs-boxer-briefs/706296)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxers-vs-briefs-vs-boxer-briefs/706296 "2014-12-10T17:28:46Z")
What do you wear and what do you prefer? I always worn boxers for a very long time. Use to wear briefs then wondered why in the world i ever did that. I have never worn boxer briefs. How do they feel and are they com… --- ## [Why people hate Vin Diesel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-people-hate-vin-diesel/262089)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2004, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-people-hate-vin-diesel/262089 "2004-08-31T00:35:51Z")
He’s my favorite actor. I really liked him in Pitch Black and Cronicles of Riddick. He always plays such kick-ass characters. But it seems that I am the only one who likes him. All of my friends hate him. They see him as… --- ## [Movie and actor chain-link game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-and-actor-chain-link-game/98754)
**Author:** [@RaCha\_ar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaCha_ar)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2002, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-and-actor-chain-link-game/98754 "2002-03-21T14:20:59Z")
This game was going strong when we lost the old board, and since it’s been devoured in the December 7th massacre (may it rest in peace) I thought I’d start it again. The first person (who will be me, in this case) names … --- ## [In war, are there rules against shooting down paratroopers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-war-are-there-rules-against-shooting-down-paratroopers/136976)
**Author:** [@Chubbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chubbs)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2002, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-war-are-there-rules-against-shooting-down-paratroopers/136976 "2002-11-17T04:12:57Z")
I think it has something to do with the Geneva Convention. I’m not familiar with the rules of war but wouldn’t that be the best time to shoot at them? I thought all is fair in love and war. --- ## [What draws gay men to interior design?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-draws-gay-men-to-interior-design/186293)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2003, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-draws-gay-men-to-interior-design/186293 "2003-07-08T20:25:13Z")
I was reading the fascinating GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and queer culture) Encyclopedia and in reading various bio’s was struck by how many gay men wanted to be interior designers at some point ear… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1362&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1364&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)