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**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-food-pantry-volunteer/677163 "2014-01-16T05:09:06Z")
I’ve been volunteering at a local food pantry in Portland, Oregon for about eight years now, working intake for the most part, but I’ve also worked other areas occasionally. Any questions? --- ## [Things that should cost more than they do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-should-cost-more-than-they-do/931090)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-should-cost-more-than-they-do/931090 "2021-02-16T08:04:05Z")
Aluminum foil- So they’re able to take a solid metal, convert it to a thin consistent sheet and package it for use… and sell it for $9.99? Seems like it should cost more. Any others? --- ## [Shooting at Virginia Tech \[December 8, 2011\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-at-virginia-tech-december-8-2011/605541)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-at-virginia-tech-december-8-2011/605541 "2011-12-09T17:31:10Z")
A shooter has killed a police officer and possibly a second victim. Apparently the suspect is still at large. Breaking news via twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/virginia\_tech/virginia-tech Anyone at Virginia Tech? If … --- ## [Use of Personal Pronouns in a Résumé](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-personal-pronouns-in-a-resume/460736)
**Author:** [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-personal-pronouns-in-a-resume/460736 "2011-04-04T22:23:52Z")
To make a short story long: (With profound apologies to Rudyard Kipling.) So now I’m updating my résumé, and I’ve run into a bit of a quandary. Last time I worked on it, back in the Dark Ages, I was given to understan… --- ## [Dexter 12/11/11 Talk to the Hand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dexter-12-11-11-talk-to-the-hand/605907)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dexter-12-11-11-talk-to-the-hand/605907 "2011-12-20T10:12:46Z")
First off, as I typed the title, I realize there were two hands involved. Gellar’s and ITK’s, but I digress (I think). Anyways, Lewis. Next week is the season finale, unless they wrap this up really quickly I get the … --- ## [What do people want to see in porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-want-to-see-in-porn/99697)
**Author:** [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2002, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-want-to-see-in-porn/99697 "2002-04-02T12:47:42Z")
There’s a hell of a lot of crap video porn out there. It should be better, it’s not difficult to do - but for many reasons it isn’t porn makers are talentless it’s cheaper to make crap if all you want is naked flesh an… --- ## [is breathing pure oxygen good for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-breathing-pure-oxygen-good-for-you/53273)
**Author:** [@bladeohlsson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bladeohlsson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2001, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-breathing-pure-oxygen-good-for-you/53273 "2001-02-06T12:55:35Z")
I was wondering if you breathe pure oxygen a little bit everyday, if it is good for you? I would think that it would give your brain some food. If so, where can I get pure oxygen for breathing? blade --- ## [Why are energy drinks so !@#$%^& expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-energy-drinks-so-expensive/758849)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-energy-drinks-so-expensive/758849 "2016-07-06T19:16:30Z")
Thread title says it all. Local convenience store: 2 cans 24oz of 9.9% alcohol beer: $2.79 for 2 cans. 2 cans 16oz energy drinks: $3.50 WTF? Is making energy drinks that much more expensive than brewing beer? --- ## [How Do Rich people Invest Their Money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-rich-people-invest-their-money/738187)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-rich-people-invest-their-money/738187 "2015-11-27T02:16:38Z")
If you are very wealthy, you do not content yourself with the paltry returns offered by bonds (less than 2%), or buy stocks (with the hope of appreciation). I have noticed that there are a lot of “private equity” firms … --- ## [What should Imus do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-imus-do/399621)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2007, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-imus-do/399621 "2007-04-16T04:24:23Z")
The way I see it, he has two options: He can tack left, take his punishment, try to ignore Al and Jesse, and concentrate on promoting Bush Hating guests and others in his media elite circle. They can’t pull a guy like… --- ## [Irritating Habits of Cute Pets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irritating-habits-of-cute-pets/680737)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2014, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irritating-habits-of-cute-pets/680737 "2014-02-23T03:48:58Z")
My cat is the cutest, softest, friendliest kitty ever. But she LIES ON THE KEYBOARD. (pick up cat) (put on floor) (cat jumps into exact same position on top on keyboard) (repeat 48759032754932w.pi times) And until I… --- ## [How does Red Lobster bake their potatoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-red-lobster-bake-their-potatoes/574362)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-red-lobster-bake-their-potatoes/574362 "2011-03-14T00:26:29Z")
After seeing lots of Lobsterfest Lobster Porn, Mr. singular and I just enjoyed a meal at Red Lobster. As expected, everything was delicious and we barely ate a third of what was served. Of course we brought the leftove… --- ## [Stuff that never happens to you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-that-never-happens-to-you/547913)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-that-never-happens-to-you/547913 "2010-07-31T23:30:16Z")
I was at our county fair the other day and it occurred to me, after my neighbor’s father (who is a hell of a guy and whom I do not consider a stranger at all) made some comment while rubbing my pregnant belly, that for a… --- ## [Peanuts in soda?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peanuts-in-soda/512328)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peanuts-in-soda/512328 "2009-10-05T17:14:19Z")
I was reading a magazine article recently that said something about putting peanuts into a bottle of soda, drinking the soda, then eating the peanuts. I don’t remember if it was a specific type of soda, but it did menti… --- ## [Disney announces new system for guests with disabilities. Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-announces-new-system-for-guests-with-disabilities-thoughts/670415)
**Author:** [@voltaire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voltaire)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-announces-new-system-for-guests-with-disabilities-thoughts/670415 "2013-10-24T13:25:50Z")
(I considered finding and bumping an older related thread with an update, but then figured it would be better to start fresh while focusing on people’s opinions of the new system.) The basic gist: More details from so… --- ## ["Behind the Green Door" is famous why? (Uh, spoilers I suppose)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/behind-the-green-door-is-famous-why-uh-spoilers-i-suppose/252159)
**Author:** [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2004, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/behind-the-green-door-is-famous-why-uh-spoilers-i-suppose/252159 "2004-06-28T13:22:21Z")
(Going to use euphemisms as much as possible here.) Last weekend I saw “Behind the Green Door,” the famous 1973 porn film starring Marilyn Chambers. I know it’s famous (which is why I watched it, of course), but I don’… --- ## [Who built the Batcave? The Batmobile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-built-the-batcave-the-batmobile/488973)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-built-the-batcave-the-batmobile/488973 "2009-03-11T16:43:32Z")
I understand that the cave was always there under Wayne Manor, and I’m willing to accept that the vehicle was a Wayne Industries prototype. But who did the conversions? The movies show us Bruce Wayne doing some cave wo… --- ## [Disasters on TVs Little House on the Prairie cursed by Satan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disasters-on-tvs-little-house-on-the-prairie-cursed-by-satan/520753)
**Author:** [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disasters-on-tvs-little-house-on-the-prairie-cursed-by-satan/520753 "2009-12-12T21:30:51Z")
There have been many threads that reference the TV show Little House on the Prairie and the horrible things that have happened to the characters on a “family” tv show. I thought it would be amusing to see a list of all t… --- ## [Should this board have 'like' feature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-this-board-have-like-feature/798347)
**Author:** [@truthSeeker2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthSeeker2)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-this-board-have-like-feature/798347 "2017-11-02T15:46:28Z")
Otherwise how should one convey sense of appreciation for a post? There are many good posts, informative posts, long exhaustive posts, intelligent posts, funny posts etc. where one would like to give a thumbs up. --- ## [Commercials you hate.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-you-hate/416854)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Socks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Socks)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2007, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-you-hate/416854 "2007-09-02T05:38:20Z")
Inspired by the few other threads about this. One that is kind of irritating would be the toothpaste commercial where the little kid is brushing his teeth. “Little Bear!” And then Little Bear says something about the too… --- ## [Starbuck's "Moonlight Feels Right"- what's a tricky french connection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starbucks-moonlight-feels-right-whats-a-tricky-french-connection/410814)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starbucks-moonlight-feels-right-whats-a-tricky-french-connection/410814 "2023-10-04T15:00:04Z")
Small sample of lyric- The wind blew some luck in my direction I caught it in my hands today I finally made a tricky French connection You winked and gave me your o.k. The song goes on to say the girl in question is… --- ## [Is there an Eskimo tribe that doesn't poop all winter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-eskimo-tribe-that-doesnt-poop-all-winter/345009)
**Author:** [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2006, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-eskimo-tribe-that-doesnt-poop-all-winter/345009 "2006-02-19T01:55:44Z")
When I was a wee lad, my dad told me the following allegedly-true tale: There is a particular tribe of Eskimos, somewhere, whose means of enduring the harsh arctic winters is somewhat unusual. Since the winter temperat… --- ## [Is there any one person the Nazis could have killed to win the war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-one-person-the-nazis-could-have-killed-to-win-the-war/767724)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-one-person-the-nazis-could-have-killed-to-win-the-war/767724 "2016-10-10T21:39:44Z")
There is a saying that nobody is indispensable and I wonder if that is true. I was watching the movie the intimidation game about Alan Turing and Bletchley Park and it got me thinking. I was curious if the folks at Bletc… --- ## [What is the ratio of adjunct-to-barley in lager?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-ratio-of-adjunct-to-barley-in-lager/669555)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-ratio-of-adjunct-to-barley-in-lager/669555 "2013-09-27T08:04:40Z")
American brewers commonly mix other grains (usually corn but sometimes rice or wheat) into the mash to supplement the malt for several reasons but mostly to cut cost. Any idea what the typical amount of barley is substi… --- ## [In which I get called fat after losing 20 pounds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-get-called-fat-after-losing-20-pounds/556318)
**Author:** [@Wisthekiller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wisthekiller)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-get-called-fat-after-losing-20-pounds/556318 "2010-10-13T06:22:07Z")
This is truly mundane and pointless… In my school (still in high school for those that don’t remember me) there is a gym. In the gym there are 2 sets of bleachers. One is against a wall, one is opposite those with about… --- ## [DOJ dropping case against Michael Flynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-dropping-case-against-michael-flynn/853349)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doj-dropping-case-against-michael-flynn/853349 "2020-08-31T23:57:53Z")
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/flynn-brandon-van-grack-qithdrawal Michael Flynn lied to the FBI, and then plead guilty to it, before withdrawing his plea. And the DOJ is dropping the case, because apparently lying … --- ## [Let's bitch about stuff! (more mini rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-bitch-about-stuff-more-mini-rants/292407)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2005, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-bitch-about-stuff-more-mini-rants/292407 "2005-03-08T22:15:12Z")
SAIJMUWINEIPBNKWITA (Stupid Acronym I Just Made Up Which I’ll Now Explain In Parentheses Because Nobody Knows What I’m Talking About) Why do you do it? It’s not quicker for anyone; quite the opposite, I would think. Stop… --- ## [Wow, the funeral business is a huge scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-funeral-business-is-a-huge-scam/959154)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-the-funeral-business-is-a-huge-scam/959154 "2022-04-12T22:47:23Z")
My mother passed away recently and did not leave detailed instructions for what she wanted. So we are left with a sibling’s assertion that she wanted a “traditional” funeral with a wake and a mass at church. The lack of … --- ## [American Idol 14 & 15 Feb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-14-15-feb/344479)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2006, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-14-15-feb/344479 "2006-02-21T00:57:27Z")
Supposed to be a lot of eliminations tonight. More than half. Group performances. Please, more Chris and Paris. Less contrived drama. --- ## [electric generator with a load are harder to turn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-generator-with-a-load-are-harder-to-turn/758513)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-generator-with-a-load-are-harder-to-turn/758513 "2016-06-30T17:16:31Z")
I believe this is true, but I’d like a demonstration of it or some simple explanation. I’m not getting much on my (admittedly limited) google search. Is it true that if I hand crank an electric generator with no load o… --- ## [I don't get salad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-salad/657363)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-salad/657363 "2013-05-04T04:21:48Z")
I’m weird. I don’t understand the point of salad. I mean, the way I see it, salad consists of several different types of food (usually most of which I don’t like anyway), mixed together so I can’t avoid the foods I don’… --- ## [How much water does a dishwasher use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-water-does-a-dishwasher-use/640078)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-water-does-a-dishwasher-use/640078 "2012-11-06T22:55:26Z")
The SO got her probably '90s-era dishwasher out of storage and used it last night. It took longer to wash dishes that it does me to do them by hand. How much water did it use? --- ## [My mother just doesn't get it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-just-doesnt-get-it/579624)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-just-doesnt-get-it/579624 "2011-04-26T19:38:35Z")
My father f\*&^ed me over about 10 years ago, pretty much derailing me from my life, costing much chance of anything resembling a “normal”, “fulfilling” future. And she doesn’t get WHY I’ve NEVER forgiven him, and NEVER w… --- ## [How long do you chew a stick of gum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-chew-a-stick-of-gum/382838)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2006, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-chew-a-stick-of-gum/382838 "2006-12-06T10:57:44Z")
I chew the heck out of it… at least an hour. --- ## [Which "status" professions are the most over-rated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-status-professions-are-the-most-over-rated/416297)
**Author:** [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-status-professions-are-the-most-over-rated/416297 "2007-08-27T19:07:37Z")
Which “status” or high-profile professions (surgeon, pilot, lawyer, actor, architect, professional athlete, etc.) would you say are the most over-rated when one compares the reality of practice to the profession’s outwar… --- ## [Why Did Jesus Look Different After Resurrection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-jesus-look-different-after-resurrection/357511)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2006, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-jesus-look-different-after-resurrection/357511 "2006-05-24T12:27:59Z")
One of the things that always confused me is that Jesus looked like a different person after the resurrection. The person that first saw him did not even recognize him at first. Is there an explanation (in the Bible itse… --- ## [How often does male rape occur OUTSIDE of prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-does-male-rape-occur-outside-of-prison/478377)
**Author:** [@DudleyGarrett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DudleyGarrett)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-does-male-rape-occur-outside-of-prison/478377 "2008-12-27T21:32:47Z")
Sure, we hear all the stories about men raping men in prison, but we never hear of it during regular everyday life. Does it happen? Related, do women really rape men? --- ## [Food stuffs that you had the misfortune to find, REALLY didn't work very well, TOGETHER...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-stuffs-that-you-had-the-misfortune-to-find-really-didnt-work-very-well-together/697802)
**Author:** [@Jamicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jamicat)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-stuffs-that-you-had-the-misfortune-to-find-really-didnt-work-very-well-together/697802 "2014-09-15T20:13:21Z")
Individually both these items are generally fine. But what ever you do… Do not ever dip McDonalds Mcnuggets into Dominoes Sweet Mango Habenaro sauce. The flavors/chemicals cancelled each other out, all that was left i… --- ## [Changes in the movie adaptations that were an improvement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-the-movie-adaptations-that-were-an-improvement/352342)
**Author:** [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2006, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changes-in-the-movie-adaptations-that-were-an-improvement/352342 "2006-04-22T19:10:32Z")
It seems to me that most of the time when a movie changes something as compared to the novel (or whatever it is based on), it is a change for the worst. Examples: -The Lord of the Rings trilogy -The manchurian Candida… --- ## [Have you heard of the (UK) Daily Mail, what's your opinion about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-the-uk-daily-mail-whats-your-opinion-about-it/600527)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-the-uk-daily-mail-whats-your-opinion-about-it/600527 "2022-10-07T02:39:00Z")
The Daily Mail seems to have quite the reputation on some boards, so I’m curious if the non-British here read or know-of it. --- ## [What actions of a previous Pope can a new Pope undo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actions-of-a-previous-pope-can-a-new-pope-undo/652742)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actions-of-a-previous-pope-can-a-new-pope-undo/652742 "2013-03-23T00:59:19Z")
So I’m elected as Pope Cadwallader and I set out and Rescind the beatification of John Paul II because the 5 year waiting period was waived and his role in child-molestation coverups. Admit women in the priesthood,… --- ## [Why do some people hate ingratiating behavior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-hate-ingratiating-behavior/592914)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-hate-ingratiating-behavior/592914 "2011-08-19T02:50:32Z")
When I notice that people are being ingratiating towards me, it actually improves my opinion of them, usually. It seems with some people, this sort of behavior has the opposite effect. This fact has puzzled me since gra… --- ## [Is this another Waco in the making?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-another-waco-in-the-making/306868)
**Author:** [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2005, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-another-waco-in-the-making/306868 "2005-06-19T14:47:33Z")
Why are idiots like this Jeffs allowed to do what he does? http://www.splcenter.org/intel/intelreport/article.jsp?aid=527 More hatred and insanity in the name of God. --- ## [What's the best way to buy small amounts of foreign currency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-buy-small-amounts-of-foreign-currency/624725)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-buy-small-amounts-of-foreign-currency/624725 "2012-09-03T15:51:21Z")
My son’s doing a project for school on world geography in which we (he and I) thought it would be pretty cool to have samples of currency from foreign countries. Is there a good way to obtain this? Googling seems to br… --- ## [Corporations that have large amounts of cash, why don't they reduce their debts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corporations-that-have-large-amounts-of-cash-why-dont-they-reduce-their-debts/656618)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corporations-that-have-large-amounts-of-cash-why-dont-they-reduce-their-debts/656618 "2013-05-03T03:27:28Z")
Why do corporations that have large amounts of cash also have signficantly sized debts? For example, money.cnn.com says that of 4th quarter 2012 Apple has 39.8B in cash and short term investments while it has 46.9B in l… --- ## [Women, look out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-look-out/571062)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-look-out/571062 "2011-02-16T03:23:15Z")
I’m thinking about trying dating again. :: screams and panic as all women in Ontario and Quebec run for the exits :: --- ## [People taking my picture at work- would this annoy you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-taking-my-picture-at-work-would-this-annoy-you/537250)
**Author:** [@Green\_Rosetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Rosetta)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-taking-my-picture-at-work-would-this-annoy-you/537250 "2010-04-26T19:10:26Z")
I have a really cool job at our local historical society. Half of the time, I am an actor in a living history exhibit, and the other half of the time, I am a singer in an exhibit about a famous songwriter from our state.… --- ## [NFL Week 16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/644658)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-16/644658 "2012-12-24T12:40:33Z")
Saturday games start, and Monday games are over: SAT ATL@DET SUN 1PM NO@DAL\* TEN@GB IND@KC BUF@MIA SD@NYJ WAS\*@PHI CIN@PIT STL@TB OAK@CAR NE@JAX \*MIN@HOU 4PM CLE@DEN \*CHI@ARI \*NYG@BAL 8PM SF@SEA \*=N… --- ## [Should the Second Amendment be repealed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-second-amendment-be-repealed/774065)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-second-amendment-be-repealed/774065 "2016-12-09T19:52:33Z")
I want to see if there is a significant proportion of liberals or progressives that are in favor of repealing the Second Amendment. --- ## [Actors would have been good as Holden Caufield when they were younger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-would-have-been-good-as-holden-caufield-when-they-were-younger/528048)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-would-have-been-good-as-holden-caufield-when-they-were-younger/528048 "2010-02-12T11:45:32Z")
Now that Salinger is dead, Catcher in the Rye might maybe finally be made into a movie. How many actors would have been good at one time, but are way too old to play the role now? I’ll start by nominating Leonardo DiCap… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1400&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1402&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)