# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1377&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:** 1378 --- ## [Can we justify punishing a pregnant woman for fetal death, etc.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-justify-punishing-a-pregnant-woman-for-fetal-death-etc/716731)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-justify-punishing-a-pregnant-woman-for-fetal-death-etc/716731 "2015-06-09T19:58:07Z")
In Indiana, Purvi Patel, who says she miscarried, has just been sentenced to 20 years under a feticide statute. First such conviction ever in the U.S.; might not be the last. Heather Digby Parton writes: Many exam… --- ## [What's a poisonous Australian spider doing on my desk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-poisonous-australian-spider-doing-on-my-desk/408300)
**Author:** [@Stealth\_Potato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stealth_Potato)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2007, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-poisonous-australian-spider-doing-on-my-desk/408300 "2007-06-21T06:39:17Z")
So, earlier I caught this little bugger hanging above my computer desk that has markings strangely similar to the Australian white-tailed spider. (The spider, not the desk. :D) There’s a good photo of a white-tailed spi… --- ## [Care to explain your screen name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-to-explain-your-screen-name/87840)
**Author:** [@milo\_minderbinder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/milo_minderbinder)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2001, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-to-explain-your-screen-name/87840 "2001-10-19T01:50:37Z")
Mine is from Joseph Heller’s Catch 22 and has been my pseud since I first got online. My band is also called milo. The best bit is that it wasn’t even my idea to call ourselves that, our singer suugested it. The worst bi… --- ## [Student sues over grade; wants A+, not A.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-sues-over-grade-wants-a-not-a/153294)
**Author:** [@II\_Gyan\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/II_Gyan_II)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2003, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-sues-over-grade-wants-a-not-a/153294 "2003-02-09T19:51:59Z")
A high school senior from Memphis is suing his school because he was assigned a grade of A instead of the A+ he thought he ‘earned’ in an intermediate school district work-experience class. His work-study class involved… --- ## [Conservative hospitalized blogger asks for donations. Liberals ask, should I donate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-hospitalized-blogger-asks-for-donations-liberals-ask-should-i-donate/665089)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-hospitalized-blogger-asks-for-donations-liberals-ask-should-i-donate/665089 "2013-08-04T14:35:58Z")
(This may be a better GD; feel free to move if so.) The Daily Kos, a liberal blog, has a story about the former “right hand man” of conservative blog RedState’s founder who has a failing liver and no insurance. He (the… --- ## [For Better or For Worse 8/11 & 8/12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-better-or-for-worse-8-11-8-12/316731)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2005, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-better-or-for-worse-8-11-8-12/316731 "2005-09-14T00:28:48Z")
Go Anthony! --- ## [Does the U.S. intervene in Libya?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-u-s-intervene-in-libya/573083)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-u-s-intervene-in-libya/573083 "2011-03-05T17:12:23Z")
I’m hearing noise about a possible U.S. intervention in Libya. It’s an interesting question. So, does the U.S. invade another foreign country? What would be the consequences, given our long and storied enmity with Qad… --- ## [Alabama School Security Weapon: Canned Corn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-school-security-weapon-canned-corn/709935)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-school-security-weapon-canned-corn/709935 "2015-01-20T04:36:25Z")
From the “Visualize Hurled Peas” Department: EDIT: Inspired by this story – take the Emergency Preparedness Assessment Evaluation for the State of Alabama --- ## [Update to a Depressing Headline: 12 Year Old Girl Charged with Murder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-to-a-depressing-headline-12-year-old-girl-charged-with-murder/408337)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2007, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-to-a-depressing-headline-12-year-old-girl-charged-with-murder/408337 "2007-07-15T15:07:23Z")
A year ago, we had a bit of a discussion about this topic: Here’s a Depressing Headline: 12 Year Old Girl Charged with Murder. The matter has now gone to trial, and it’s fully as depressing as the original reports. G… --- ## [Star Wars Is Called a "Space Opera." Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-is-called-a-space-opera-why/770567)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-is-called-a-space-opera-why/770567 "2016-11-08T14:49:44Z")
I’ve heard Star Wars: Episode IV referred to as a “space opera” more than once, most recently today in Cracked. The “space” part I get. I’m lost on the “opera” part. Since there are no horned-helmeted Viking maidens or … --- ## [If yo're that opposed to illegal immigrants......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-yore-that-opposed-to-illegal-immigrants/348726)
**Author:** [@betenoir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betenoir)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-yore-that-opposed-to-illegal-immigrants/348726 "2006-03-20T19:08:53Z")
…don’t eat any more fucking fruit ok? I could mention other things but migrant fruit picking is a siginifgent point. The basic fact is if it weren’t for “illegals” getting paid (being illegal) much less that a legal wa… --- ## [Why don't bassists get as much credit as 'guitarists'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-bassists-get-as-much-credit-as-guitarists/740431)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-bassists-get-as-much-credit-as-guitarists/740431 "2015-12-28T21:27:39Z")
Is it because bass is perceived as “easier”? Is it because playing bass isn’t as flashy? (You don’t see bassists generally don’t all the hand and body mannerisms of guitarists) Is it because the bass sound itself gene… --- ## [What does Tim Tebow lack as an NFL player?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tim-tebow-lack-as-an-nfl-player/601355)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-tim-tebow-lack-as-an-nfl-player/601355 "2011-11-01T23:34:18Z")
I’m a casual fan. More College than NFL though, and I don’t know enough to pick apart a players abilities or lack of. What specifically made him such a good college player that’s not transferring well to the NFL? --- ## [Rodney King, wife beater.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rodney-king-wife-beater/207483)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2003, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rodney-king-wife-beater/207483 "2003-10-18T06:16:14Z")
It’s really too bad. I guess we all CAN’T get along. Cite God, how I wish he would have resisted like the last time. He deserved to get his ass kicked the last time, and he deserves to get it kicked this time. Only thi… --- ## [What are some possible theories about what was "before" the Big Bang](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-possible-theories-about-what-was-before-the-big-bang/649049)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-possible-theories-about-what-was-before-the-big-bang/649049 "2013-03-12T12:09:43Z")
I understand that the notion of “before” the Big Bang is a little bit of a misnomer since our time began at that moment. But what are some theories about what was happening before that moment? Where did all this stuff … --- ## [In Which a Terrible Abuse is Prevented by Alert Servants of the Corporation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-terrible-abuse-is-prevented-by-alert-servants-of-the-corporation/624922)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-terrible-abuse-is-prevented-by-alert-servants-of-the-corporation/624922 "2012-06-21T21:46:45Z")
Aha, they got me! Although I very seldom have to work any overtime at my job, I was called on to work a half-hour of overtime last pay period. Just 30 minutes, no biggie. And I received formal permission to charge it,… --- ## [Are mandatory seat belt laws constitutional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mandatory-seat-belt-laws-constitutional/177857)
**Author:** [@rockle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rockle)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-mandatory-seat-belt-laws-constitutional/177857 "2003-05-28T15:42:19Z")
Recently in PA and NJ there has been a big push on the mandatory seat belt laws. Around where I live and where I work, police officers have set up “checkpoints” where they can pull cars over to check for seatbelts and is… --- ## [Ok. I gotta know: the morality of disequal pay for equal work effort](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-gotta-know-the-morality-of-disequal-pay-for-equal-work-effort/507447)
**Author:** [@Rumor\_Watkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rumor_Watkins)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2009, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-gotta-know-the-morality-of-disequal-pay-for-equal-work-effort/507447 "2009-09-02T05:24:29Z")
Ok, before proceeding, understand this: this is not some communist diatribe regarding “equal work for equal pay”. There are many good reasons why such a system is untenable and unwarranted. I repeat: this is not some “th… --- ## [Are Women Envious of Men Being Able to Pee Standing Up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-envious-of-men-being-able-to-pee-standing-up/381707)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2006, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-envious-of-men-being-able-to-pee-standing-up/381707 "2006-11-28T02:18:16Z")
MODs, please move this thread to wherever, couldn’t quite decide which board was appropo. Anywho, for what seems like the umpteenth time, I caught a throwaway line in a sitcom, King of Queens I think, when during a row … --- ## [Movies With No Love Interests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-no-love-interests/843554)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-no-love-interests/843554 "2019-11-21T03:02:50Z")
From the 1930-70s. Any country. “12 Angry Men” is the one that comes to mind. --- ## [Will we have pilotless commercial airliners soon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-we-have-pilotless-commercial-airliners-soon/713607)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-we-have-pilotless-commercial-airliners-soon/713607 "2015-03-31T01:27:14Z")
Say within 10 or 15 years? I am not a pilot and don’t know what kinds of things that they deal with that might be too difficult to program a computer to do. They can certainly take off, fly and land autonomously right … --- ## [Where did the oceans come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-oceans-come-from/679350)
**Author:** [@Duke\_of\_York](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_York)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-oceans-come-from/679350 "2014-01-22T16:45:15Z")
After the big bang when a large molten rock was flung into the vacuum of space, I can see that it would eventually cool down, but where did all the water come from? How come we have a massive amount of oceans and seas an… --- ## [Is accusing someone of "making stuff" up no longer considered an accusation of lying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-accusing-someone-of-making-stuff-up-no-longer-considered-an-accusation-of-lying/725748)
**Author:** [@Ibn\_Warraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibn_Warraq)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-accusing-someone-of-making-stuff-up-no-longer-considered-an-accusation-of-lying/725748 "2015-07-30T22:37:27Z")
I’m asking because I was under the impression that accusing someone of “making stuff up” was considered an accusation of lying. Anyway two days ago, in the “SSM debate and separation of church and state” Haberdash rathe… --- ## [Duel-wielding firearms in movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duel-wielding-firearms-in-movies/650036)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duel-wielding-firearms-in-movies/650036 "2013-02-17T06:56:09Z")
When and why did this start to become popular? While its fun to watch its starting to get a little overplayed, and while I’m not a stickler for complete accuracy in movies it always takes me out of the film a little whe… --- ## [Most EVIL person of all time (Game nomination thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-evil-person-of-all-time-game-nomination-thread/580688)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-evil-person-of-all-time-game-nomination-thread/580688 "2011-05-17T17:35:12Z")
I admit a love of these games/threads. I want to keep them going. :slight\_smile: As was done in the Worst military leader of all time thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=585694&highlight=wors… --- ## [Kaspersky (security software) report when browsing site.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaspersky-security-software-report-when-browsing-site/607283)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaspersky-security-software-report-when-browsing-site/607283 "2012-01-12T05:30:42Z")
I got the following from Kaspersky when attempting to navigate away from the purring thread (What does the term "purring" refer to? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board) to General Questions. 12/24/2011 … --- ## [Where did the year go in the MMP???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-year-go-in-the-mmp/801520)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-year-go-in-the-mmp/801520 "2017-11-20T03:10:25Z")
It’s mid-November. The year is almost over. When did that happen??? Happy Moanday. --- ## [Being female should be an aggravating circumstance in crminal sentencing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-female-should-be-an-aggravating-circumstance-in-crminal-sentencing/677052)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-female-should-be-an-aggravating-circumstance-in-crminal-sentencing/677052 "2014-01-02T21:29:21Z")
The administration of justice relies on all being treated equally. Women are currently given much shorter sentences for the same crime. This is the case even when all mitigating circumstances are taken into account. Crim… --- ## [Uniform for humankind - submit your designs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uniform-for-humankind-submit-your-designs/634172)
**Author:** [@Cold\_April](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cold_April)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uniform-for-humankind-submit-your-designs/634172 "2013-11-19T14:02:33Z")
If the whole of humanity had to wear a uniform of some sort, what would be best? What could you bear to wear day in day out, and what could you bear to see everyone else wearing? What would look smart but glamorous in … --- ## [Cream Cheese Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cream-cheese-sandwich/591421)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cream-cheese-sandwich/591421 "2011-08-09T16:12:26Z")
Simple poll. I grew up eating cream cheese sandwiches. They consisted of white bread and about a half inch thick cream cheese in the middle. Nothing more. Now, I thought this was normal but my wife is disgusted by th… --- ## [Making Private Health Insurance Illegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-private-health-insurance-illegal/503207)
**Author:** [@PunkyPoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunkyPoo)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-private-health-insurance-illegal/503207 "2009-07-21T05:05:54Z")
Curious to get some opinions on this. Seems to be in contrast to what we’ve been told about gov’t run healthcare: http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=332548165656854 --- ## [Ripping AcidKid a new asshole is always a viable option.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346)
**Author:** [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2003, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripping-acidkid-a-new-asshole-is-always-a-viable-option/156346 "2003-02-24T16:59:08Z")
AcidKid fuck off you insensitive jerk. No one gives a shit about your triple posting, which you apologized for. But your cranial suppository of misplaced witlessness requires an apology which you haven’t yet made. --- ## [I'm bowing out of all future "paranormal" threads.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-bowing-out-of-all-future-paranormal-threads/271003)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2004, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-bowing-out-of-all-future-paranormal-threads/271003 "2004-10-29T21:05:16Z")
I’ve taken all references to “paranormal” topics out of my profile. In the future I won’t initiate such threads or post in them, not even to lend moral support to those I perceive to be on “my side.” In fact, I probably … --- ## [Why Doesn't Lex Luthor Learn Magic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-lex-luthor-learn-magic/656693)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-doesnt-lex-luthor-learn-magic/656693 "2013-04-28T23:44:12Z")
Something I’ve been wondering about lately. Magic exists in the DC Universe. Luthor has seen proof of this first hand, multiple times - which also shows that magic isn’t particularly rare. Learning magic doesn’t take … --- ## [Waffle-shaped burns on my penis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waffle-shaped-burns-on-my-penis/509525)
**Author:** [@The\_Seventh\_Deadly\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Seventh_Deadly_Finn)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waffle-shaped-burns-on-my-penis/509525 "2009-09-10T21:11:02Z")
I’ve got these waffle-style burns on my penis. Care to tell me how I got them? Some asshole’s probably going to ask me if I’ve been putting my penis in a waffle iron. How the hell should I know? Fuck you. --- ## [Girls Without Girlfriends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-without-girlfriends/94477)
**Author:** [@Slang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slang)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-without-girlfriends/94477 "2011-08-23T19:31:19Z")
I once read an article in Cosmo (methinks) about “girls without girlfriends” - women who don’t particularly enjoy the company of other women, and choose to make friends with those of the male persuasion. Since it was in … --- ## [Parents: what (minimum) age would you let your babysitter be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-what-minimum-age-would-you-let-your-babysitter-be/534681)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-what-minimum-age-would-you-let-your-babysitter-be/534681 "2010-04-05T23:07:24Z")
My son is 12, almost 13. He has 3 younger siblings. He wants to take a babysitting course and then put out fliers around the neighborhood advertising himself as a babysitter. So my question to parents of young children… --- ## [Lesbian's partner is on her deathbed. Inform her estranged, homophobic, much-missed parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbians-partner-is-on-her-deathbed-inform-her-estranged-homophobic-much-missed-parents/710937)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbians-partner-is-on-her-deathbed-inform-her-estranged-homophobic-much-missed-parents/710937 "2015-01-28T10:11:20Z")
Hypothetical, longish storytelling OP, blah blah blah. Today’s story is about Frankie and Jonni’s, who, as everyone knows, are lovers. Less obviously, they’re both girls–or rather women, since they’re in their mid-30s. … --- ## [Zogby: If America Were 'Survivor' Which State Would You Vote Off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zogby-if-america-were-survivor-which-state-would-you-vote-off/297687)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2005, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zogby-if-america-were-survivor-which-state-would-you-vote-off/297687 "2005-04-13T03:55:41Z")
I’ve been one of those folks that Zogby has been contacting for years and asking my opinion. In one of the lastest opinion polls from them I was asked … If America were the “Survivor” reality show, which State would yo… --- ## [Britain and France recognize the Confederacy. What next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britain-and-france-recognize-the-confederacy-what-next/588349)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/britain-and-france-recognize-the-confederacy-what-next/588349 "2011-07-12T18:15:08Z")
As a result of the Trent Affair, let’s say Britain and France (B&F) recognize the CSA. The South would’ve seen this as a good thing. But what would’ve happened? The North was winning the war against the South (despite s… --- ## [What makes disco disco?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-disco-disco/550039)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-disco-disco/550039 "2010-08-13T16:41:32Z")
I’m in the middle of a whole obsessive thing about Saturday Night Fever, of all the peculiar preoccupations, and realize that other than “I know it when I hear it,” I’m not quite clear what “disco” is. The beat, yeah, bu… --- ## [Is this Obama's "Howard Dean Death Scream"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-obamas-howard-dean-death-scream/437244)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-obamas-howard-dean-death-scream/437244 "2008-02-21T23:25:32Z")
I’m not sure exactly where this should go. I sure feel like pitting someone. Apparently, a helpful Barack Obama campaign staffer (volunteer?) has done a very stupid thing: she hung a Cuban flag with Che Guevara superim… --- ## [Dad in hospital.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dad-in-hospital/528123)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dad-in-hospital/528123 "2010-03-12T16:31:47Z")
Last night 2/7/10, my Dad was admitted to the hospital for emergency surgery. Abdominal aneurism. Surgery was successful. Dad in ICU. But the next few days will tell if he makes it. --- ## [swapping mountain bike tires for street tires. Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swapping-mountain-bike-tires-for-street-tires-help/168092)
**Author:** [@Anonymous\_Coward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anonymous_Coward)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swapping-mountain-bike-tires-for-street-tires-help/168092 "2003-04-12T14:04:53Z")
I would like to swap my current mountain bike tires for some nice street tires, but I have no idea where to start. I did google, but I couldn’t find anything this basic (tons of advanced help, but very few maintenance fo… --- ## [Red light cameras: Does every single flash equal a photograph?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-light-cameras-does-every-single-flash-equal-a-photograph/504725)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-light-cameras-does-every-single-flash-equal-a-photograph/504725 "2009-07-31T14:10:55Z")
About a year and a half ago, a red-light camera was installed at a nearby intersection. Because of its proximity to our home, we pass through it nearly daily. Every single time, we see the flash go off at someone, and … --- ## [Why Do NFL Players Stop When Tackled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-nfl-players-stop-when-tackled/733359)
**Author:** [@Ken001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ken001)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-nfl-players-stop-when-tackled/733359 "2015-10-06T14:25:21Z")
As a rugby union aficionado, I am perplexed why gridirion players stop and give up when tackled. If held that makes sense, but knocked down and able to run again - why stop?? --- ## [What's the etiquette for "Safe Sex" discussion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-etiquette-for-safe-sex-discussion/550680)
**Author:** [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-etiquette-for-safe-sex-discussion/550680 "2010-08-25T12:03:28Z")
So, from previous threads, some of you know I started dating a new guy. Dating again after divorce is a new adventure for me, so I appreciate all your insight. Now, we’re up to Date #10 and things seem to be leading to… --- ## [When did you start balding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-start-balding/643390)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-start-balding/643390 "2012-12-12T18:08:47Z")
When? --- ## [I crossed a picket line today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-crossed-a-picket-line-today/207055)
**Author:** [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2003, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-crossed-a-picket-line-today/207055 "2003-10-19T18:14:36Z")
I had to go to the grocery store today. cadolphin was out of her diet soda, so I had to go. I crossed a picket line to get into the store. There was one man at each of the three driveways and three women in front of th… --- ## [Is there such thing as American patriotism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-thing-as-american-patriotism/682707)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-thing-as-american-patriotism/682707 "2014-03-07T05:29:54Z")
I do not think so – there is no American nation and no American religion, and thus any patriotism is superficial. American Indians and African Americans have nothing to be grateful for to USA. Many \`\`European American… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1376&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1378&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)