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**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weeds-season-7/587114 "2011-08-04T01:24:22Z")
Nancy’s back. And Silas is nearly naked. Any love for this return? --- ## [A triangle is the most stable structure, so what is the least?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-triangle-is-the-most-stable-structure-so-what-is-the-least/335706)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2005, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-triangle-is-the-most-stable-structure-so-what-is-the-least/335706 "2005-12-16T14:41:53Z")
Weight and joint integrity aside, what shape is most likely to fail? I’d guess that a square would be. I’m no ME though. --- ## [is there heroin in ecstasy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-heroin-in-ecstasy/104315)
**Author:** [@mrs\_bales](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrs_bales)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2002, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-heroin-in-ecstasy/104315 "2002-04-20T04:49:14Z")
ive always heard that, but im not too sure. a friend of mine is a sometimes drug abuser. i tried to get him to see the light (lame, i know). i told him that heroin was in x and after a period of using this drug it eve… --- ## [WoT #13 Towers of Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wot-13-towers-of-midnight/556238)
**Author:** [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wot-13-towers-of-midnight/556238 "2010-11-22T18:33:43Z")
Due for release Nov 2nd. I have my copy pre-ordered with Amazon. I am really looking forward to this. There was a certain level of trepidation with the last one, but I think Sanderson did a fantastic job, and the plot p… --- ## [Americans and their guns.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-and-their-guns/472354)
**Author:** [@Punintentional](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punintentional)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-and-their-guns/472354 "2008-11-15T23:04:37Z")
Do any of you that think you’re protecting the constitution honestly think that you want your guns in order to fight off the government in case they try to do things to you that you dont want them to? You’re in a real m… --- ## [Youngest Biblical marriage of named characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youngest-biblical-marriage-of-named-characters/736898)
**Author:** [@drew870mitchell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drew870mitchell)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youngest-biblical-marriage-of-named-characters/736898 "2015-11-10T00:48:44Z")
Who are the youngest named married couple in the Bible? I tried googling but only got pages about general practices of the times. I’m looking for a passage which gives specific names and ages, or at least, a named coupl… --- ## [Why Do Short Basketball Players Shoot Freethrows Better Than Tall Players?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-short-basketball-players-shoot-freethrows-better-than-tall-players/191913)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2003, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-short-basketball-players-shoot-freethrows-better-than-tall-players/191913 "2003-07-31T01:58:52Z")
Over the years that I’ve been watching basketball, I’ve noticed that the best freethrow shooters in the league are typically the shorter players, players who are around 6’ tall, while the worst freethrow shooters are oft… --- ## [Andrew Lloyd Webber is a craptastic HACK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andrew-lloyd-webber-is-a-craptastic-hack/284192)
**Author:** [@Tracy\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tracy_Lord)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2005, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andrew-lloyd-webber-is-a-craptastic-hack/284192 "2005-01-24T06:06:28Z")
Not only has the man written about three tunes, tops, choosing instead to lift from other composers and himself – over and over and over and over (I liked Phantom of the Opera better when Puccini wrote it. The first time… --- ## [Early days of household electification: What did it "look like" from the consumer's point of view?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-days-of-household-electification-what-did-it-look-like-from-the-consumers-point-of-view/613467)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-days-of-household-electification-what-did-it-look-like-from-the-consumers-point-of-view/613467 "2012-02-23T20:54:55Z")
(I say “look like” in quotes because what I’m really asking about is what product developers today might call look-and-feel.) Given that household electricity came into use beginning in the late 19th Century, at which t… --- ## ["No Kings" rallies, Saturday June 14th 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-kings-rallies-saturday-june-14th-2025/1019268)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-kings-rallies-saturday-june-14th-2025/1019268 "2025-06-18T03:59:05Z")
This is the third (I think) in a series of nationwide organized protests against actions taken by our current president. I didn’t go to the first two, but I’m going to do my best to go to this one (I’ve got a new pain pi… --- ## [Antonym for lubricant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antonym-for-lubricant/473642)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2008, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antonym-for-lubricant/473642 "2008-11-21T23:26:00Z")
I need an anti-lubricant. My doorhinges got lubed, and now the damn door won’t stay open. I need to contact maintenance and get them to use an anti-lubricant. But what is the antonym for lubricant? --- ## [TdF2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tdf2017/790342)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tdf2017/790342 "2017-07-24T11:20:17Z")
It’s that time of the year. Time for the King of the Grand Tours- Le Tour de France. Good on Geraint Thomas, FTW, and Chris Froome for a strong finish. Sky looks unbeatable, again. Day 1 claims its first victim: Alej… --- ## [Food you won't order in a restaurant because your version is better](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-wont-order-in-a-restaurant-because-your-version-is-better/847393)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-wont-order-in-a-restaurant-because-your-version-is-better/847393 "2020-02-10T23:59:26Z")
When I go out to eat - think nice meal here, not something you just grab and go - there are certain items I won’t even consider. It’s not that I think I’m a great cook, but I don’t see the sense in ordering something I c… --- ## [Israel kills civilians at will - where's the difference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-kills-civilians-at-will-wheres-the-difference/208658)
**Author:** [@flonks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flonks)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2003, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-kills-civilians-at-will-wheres-the-difference/208658 "2003-10-26T09:53:04Z")
Everybody tells us that Israel is morally superior to the palestineans, who blow up civilians instead of soldiers. Why then is Israel allowed to shoot missiles at will into croweded cities and refugee camps, killing pas… --- ## [Which actor has the greatest 'bad guy' ratio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-actor-has-the-greatest-bad-guy-ratio/849548)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-actor-has-the-greatest-bad-guy-ratio/849548 "2020-03-26T21:05:38Z")
I’m watching The Mandalorian and thinking that I’ve never seen Giancarlo Esposito every play a real good guy. I looked him up in IMDB and he’s been in a whole lot more movies than I care to watch (I mean HOLY SHIT!, he’s… --- ## [Bush Administration caught revealing spy's indentity to smear him over Iraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-administration-caught-revealing-spys-indentity-to-smear-him-over-iraq/204462)
**Author:** [@elf6c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elf6c)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2003, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-administration-caught-revealing-spys-indentity-to-smear-him-over-iraq/204462 "2003-10-22T12:46:22Z")
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14909-2003Sep28.html National Security is very important when witholding information from the 9-11 panel, FOI requests, or numerous congressional inquiries- but some one d… --- ## [Digital VS Analog Audiod: Has Anyone Proven ANY Difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-vs-analog-audiod-has-anyone-proven-any-difference/648163)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-vs-analog-audiod-has-anyone-proven-any-difference/648163 "2013-01-27T18:02:19Z")
USA Today had a big article about the resurgence of 12" LP records-the analog audio people are convinced that analog is better. My question: why not do a scientific direct comparison? Just play the same music with both s… --- ## [Estimated Cost of Cremation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estimated-cost-of-cremation/622333)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/estimated-cost-of-cremation/622333 "2012-05-22T23:43:41Z")
Admittedly, not one my most popular things to write about, but I think it’s better to get things in order so that my family is burdened as little as possible when I croak. As an honorably discharged Veteran, I know I ge… --- ## [Non-cock owning cock-blocking neighbor!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-cock-owning-cock-blocking-neighbor/464539)
**Author:** [@MeanJoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanJoe)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2008, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-cock-owning-cock-blocking-neighbor/464539 "2008-09-30T03:46:16Z")
Okay, as I mentioned in a thread that disappeared over the upgrade weekend my girlfriend and I ended our relationship. It has been almost a month and it is still difficult at times. I’m getting my feet under me now and… --- ## [What's the issue with women's tennis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-issue-with-womens-tennis/662952)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-issue-with-womens-tennis/662952 "2014-06-09T09:28:34Z")
Why is women’s tennis at such a low in quality these days? When the BBC broadcaster made his comments about Bartolis looks, I did think that while comments themselves were ill judged, looks of the players, not quality of… --- ## [What's the Electoral College for if it's not to keep a guy like Trump out of the presidency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-electoral-college-for-if-its-not-to-keep-a-guy-like-trump-out-of-the-presidency/771962)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-electoral-college-for-if-its-not-to-keep-a-guy-like-trump-out-of-the-presidency/771962 "2016-11-21T21:35:40Z")
My understanding of the Electoral College is that it’s supposed to function as an election of last resort – to protect the public from it’s own poor choice of electing an unqualified (EVIL, if you will) candidate. The E… --- ## [Can You Tell When Someone Is Staring at You From Behind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-when-someone-is-staring-at-you-from-behind/652812)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-when-someone-is-staring-at-you-from-behind/652812 "2014-08-28T03:06:32Z")
This question involves an interesting phenomenon for me, because I’ve witnessed people claiming it happened to them, but it has never happened to me. A couple of examples. When I was still in high school, my mother told… --- ## [childless by choice...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childless-by-choice/440036)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childless-by-choice/440036 "2008-03-08T15:29:50Z")
Some dopers have stated ( in various threads )that they remain childless by choice… It is their choice , fine… Will they explain why ?? I am really curious as to their reasoning … indian --- ## [Popularity (not validity!) of conspiracy theories is a meaningful measure of honesty/openness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popularity-not-validity-of-conspiracy-theories-is-a-meaningful-measure-of-honesty-openness/525437)
**Author:** [@Defero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defero)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2010, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popularity-not-validity-of-conspiracy-theories-is-a-meaningful-measure-of-honesty-openness/525437 "2010-01-23T18:48:05Z")
I think we can all agree that: When people feel that government, media and corporations that control their lives are trustworthy, most will not gravitate to conspiracy theories (and therefore away from mainstream media … --- ## [When did we all agree that "DELIVERED" means "LEFT SITTING ON THE GROUND NEAR YOUR HOUSE?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-we-all-agree-that-delivered-means-left-sitting-on-the-ground-near-your-house/928272)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-we-all-agree-that-delivered-means-left-sitting-on-the-ground-near-your-house/928272 "2022-08-03T03:37:41Z")
This was triggered by a heart-string-tugging Christmas-themed USPS commercial with a postal worker carefully places a box on a patio table outside someone’s home before walking away. It struck me that they are PORTRAYIN… --- ## [British MP shot, stabbed (update: died from wounds)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-mp-shot-stabbed-update-died-from-wounds/757533)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-mp-shot-stabbed-update-died-from-wounds/757533 "2016-06-23T14:07:55Z")
British MP Jo Coxis in critical condition after being shot and stabbed by an unnamed assailant. A 52-year-old man was arrested. Details at this point are limited. Shootings are incredibly rare in the UK so this is partic… --- ## [Republican Haters: Do you want a one-party state, or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-haters-do-you-want-a-one-party-state-or-what/671958)
**Author:** [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-haters-do-you-want-a-one-party-state-or-what/671958 "2013-10-23T01:27:19Z")
Disclaimer: I am not a Republican. I am curious, though. So many of my friends and fellow Dopers seem to really loathe the Republican party, not without reason. Let’s say that following the Shutdown, Americans come to t… --- ## [So, you're at the pharmacy and a young person asks you to buy something...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-youre-at-the-pharmacy-and-a-young-person-asks-you-to-buy-something/612155)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-youre-at-the-pharmacy-and-a-young-person-asks-you-to-buy-something/612155 "2012-02-13T01:42:57Z")
This time with a proper poll. Sorry Ellen! I’ll pay attention next time. Again based on the ABC program “What Would You Do?”, which I can’t get enough of. Wish we had it over here because it would be interesting to see t… --- ## [Silvia, at last you're putting out properly for me! (espresso thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silvia-at-last-youre-putting-out-properly-for-me-espresso-thread/520232)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silvia-at-last-youre-putting-out-properly-for-me-espresso-thread/520232 "2009-12-20T00:16:21Z")
My Rancilio Silvia finally arrived last week. The Mrs. and I had done without espresso (me) and cappuccino (her) in our lives for a few too many weeks, since my old Saeco machine died of daily use after only a couple of… --- ## [Little League Baseball Coaches - Question for you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-baseball-coaches-question-for-you/497051)
**Author:** [@Mongoose1546](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mongoose1546)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-league-baseball-coaches-question-for-you/497051 "2009-05-27T21:18:40Z")
Little league in my area will finish at the end of June and I’m already trying to come up with something original as a gift for the team coach and manager. I really try to come up with something unique instead of the “h… --- ## [gold coin biting poster removed by ECG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-coin-biting-poster-removed-by-ecg/784945)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-coin-biting-poster-removed-by-ecg/784945 "2017-04-25T01:32:45Z")
In this thread about why pirates bite gold coins, there was a visit by a new board member providing a link to a paper about this subject. Since I have amazing powers of recall, here’s the link: \[spoiler\]https://www.res… --- ## [New Chick Tract... The Worst One Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chick-tract-the-worst-one-ever/335803)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2005, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chick-tract-the-worst-one-ever/335803 "2005-12-22T15:36:09Z")
Chickie boy has a new one out. I swear he’s losing it. I’m beginning to wonder if he’s even writing them himself anymore. He didn’t so much phone this one in as he sorta yelled it out the window and hoped somebody got it… --- ## [What's the best way to sanitize aquarium supplies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-sanitize-aquarium-supplies/261121)
**Author:** [@dre2xl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dre2xl)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2004, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-sanitize-aquarium-supplies/261121 "2004-08-26T15:29:03Z")
I’m about to start breeding some bettas, and given how suspectible the fry are to diseases, I’d like to sanitize my aquarium supplies before mating the bettas. I know that glass won’t absorb a diluted bleach solution, b… --- ## [Expiration Date on ice tea gallon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expiration-date-on-ice-tea-gallon/742088)
**Author:** [@barbitu8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/barbitu8)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2016, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expiration-date-on-ice-tea-gallon/742088 "2016-01-05T19:53:17Z")
I often take advantage of the BOGO sales of Publix’ ice tea. I just started one today and noticed the “use by” date is December 30, 2015. How can ice tea spoil? --- ## [Editing of Cooking Competitions on Reality TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-of-cooking-competitions-on-reality-tv/608142)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/editing-of-cooking-competitions-on-reality-tv/608142 "2012-01-05T03:27:44Z")
I am in the habit of watching shows like “Cupcake Wars”; “Chopped”; and “Iron Chefs” with my family. It’s one of the few things we all enjoy watching together. I’ve noticed that in almost every competition, on almost e… --- ## [Do Supreme Court Justices debate cases with each other?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-supreme-court-justices-debate-cases-with-each-other/537137)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-supreme-court-justices-debate-cases-with-each-other/537137 "2010-04-30T18:33:18Z")
I was wondering if, after hearing the arguments in court, if SCOTUS justices at some point sit down in bull sessions and debate the merits of the cases with each other? Or do they retire to their chambers, have clerks d… --- ## [Did my friend really invent the word "dingus"? Where did it come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-my-friend-really-invent-the-word-dingus-where-did-it-come-from/117250)
**Author:** [@dvstyke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dvstyke)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2004, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-my-friend-really-invent-the-word-dingus-where-did-it-come-from/117250 "2004-11-02T01:05:23Z")
An outrageously egotistical friend of mine claims to have invented the word “dingus”, but this seems to be a pretty widespread word (after all, it appeared on the cartoon “Time Squad”) and teenage males usually don’t mak… --- ## [Just gave a colleague CPR, now I'm back at my desk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-gave-a-colleague-cpr-now-im-back-at-my-desk/663844)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-gave-a-colleague-cpr-now-im-back-at-my-desk/663844 "2013-07-19T14:44:22Z")
They paged in the office for anyone with medical training to report to the conference room, I had been a volunteer EMT yeas ago. One of my colleagues was on the floor not breathing with no pulse. Me and another colleag… --- ## [Hot Chicks with Douchbags - Where are the douchebags and douchbagettes from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-chicks-with-douchbags-where-are-the-douchebags-and-douchbagettes-from/450158)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2008, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-chicks-with-douchbags-where-are-the-douchebags-and-douchbagettes-from/450158 "2008-05-26T04:37:58Z")
In looking at theHot Chicks with Douchebags website one thing that generally occurs to me is "Where are these (generally) college age guys (and girls) from? The site features people in the middle of nightclub or party fe… --- ## ["Catch a ??? by the toe." A survey.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catch-a-by-the-toe-a-survey/228549)
**Author:** [@Marvel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvel)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2004, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catch-a-by-the-toe-a-survey/228549 "2004-02-16T19:58:43Z")
Long story short, a text I’m reading for my History classs this Thursday has prompted me to ask the following question: When you were growing up, what word did you use in the following chant? “Eeny, meany, miney, moe! … --- ## [Need advice on strange behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-strange-behavior/666407)
**Author:** [@honey\_blondie\_33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/honey_blondie_33)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-strange-behavior/666407 "2013-08-21T02:57:30Z")
Good morning. I am new to the boards here. I am wondering if someone can help me figure out what is going on with a certain guy in my life. I am usually good at figuring these things out, but this one really stumps me. I… --- ## [So, I'm at this Klan meeting...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-at-this-klan-meeting/353827)
**Author:** [@Nic2004](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nic2004)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2006, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-at-this-klan-meeting/353827 "2006-05-04T14:37:31Z")
I was recently talking with a friend and the subject came up of “If they made a movie of your life, what scenes would it have to include?” In that there have been a few IRL events of late on the subject at hand I offer … --- ## [How Many of You Know The Holy Bible is a Specific Version?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-you-know-the-holy-bible-is-a-specific-version/677042)
**Author:** [@itsharkley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/itsharkley)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-you-know-the-holy-bible-is-a-specific-version/677042 "2013-12-31T17:12:16Z")
King James’ rendition is just called the holy bible today.? The only known bible edition that has every christian idea is john Wycliffe’s That stuff will freak you out in the old and new testament. --- ## [Rubies in watches? Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubies-in-watches-why/230956)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2004, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubies-in-watches-why/230956 "2004-02-26T01:13:16Z")
Hopefully this is a simple question for the watch experts out there. Why did they put gem stones, such as Rubies, in watches? What purpose did the stones have? Do they still use gem stones for expensive watches? --- ## [Should people be going to prison for rude posts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-people-be-going-to-prison-for-rude-posts/732655)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-people-be-going-to-prison-for-rude-posts/732655 "2015-09-30T23:30:46Z")
Fortunately I live in USA, thus I may be banned on any forum but not jailed for my opinions. In UK 6,329 people were charged or cautioned under Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003. Hundreds of those ca… --- ## [Lunar Ranging experiment on the Big Bang Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lunar-ranging-experiment-on-the-big-bang-theory/568984)
**Author:** [@tellyworth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tellyworth)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lunar-ranging-experiment-on-the-big-bang-theory/568984 "2011-01-27T23:29:57Z")
On an episode of The Big Bang Theory, the characters run a lunar laser ranging experiment on the roof of their building - clip. Is the depiction of the experiment and its apparatus accurate, besides the obviously bad sp… --- ## [South Park vs Family Guy: why no retaliation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-vs-family-guy-why-no-retaliation/465680)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2008, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-vs-family-guy-why-no-retaliation/465680 "2008-10-01T04:59:23Z")
Not only did South Park did a whole hour of television just to make fun of Family Guy, that have been throwing jabs at them for a while now. Yet I have not seen Family Guy respond once. Why is that? --- ## [With the benefit of hindsight - why did GWB invade Iraq?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-the-benefit-of-hindsight-why-did-gwb-invade-iraq/794625)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-the-benefit-of-hindsight-why-did-gwb-invade-iraq/794625 "2017-09-07T23:33:46Z")
The official line was that Saddam helped fund Al Qaida, and that he had a stockpile of WMDs he was refusing to hand over. Since then, both premises have been proven false, and the general consensus is that GWB, the intel… --- ## [Breitbart/NPR equivalence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breitbart-npr-equivalence/780220)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breitbart-npr-equivalence/780220 "2017-02-25T01:35:15Z")
I can’t remember what T.V. or radio station I had on but the topic was the polarization of the media. Whoever was speaking was decrying the bias of various media outlets. He then said something like “You’ve got Fox and B… --- ## [Windows cost WHAT?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-cost-what/750990)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-cost-what/750990 "2016-04-05T19:48:46Z")
I assume general ranting is appropriate for the Pit as opposed to, say, MPSIMS. Report for forum change if it isn’t. Anyway, I finally caved in to the Andersen Windows (well, “Renewal By Andersen”) sales rep and had so… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1406&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1408&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)