# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1416&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:** 1417 --- ## [I'm a bit annoyed about "cultural appropiation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-bit-annoyed-about-cultural-appropiation/940479)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-bit-annoyed-about-cultural-appropiation/940479 "2021-04-27T16:09:37Z")
First off, the entire concept is a touch problematic, it posits that one culture is superior than the other, which is bullshit, and I truly think some of us well meaning American white people are guilty of “the white man… --- ## [Wires: 12-ga vs. 14-ga; CAT5 vs. CAT6 vs.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wires-12-ga-vs-14-ga-cat5-vs-cat6-vs/629589)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wires-12-ga-vs-14-ga-cat5-vs-cat6-vs/629589 "2012-12-03T16:29:47Z")
Hi. I searched (a little), honest. So you see, my microwave oven died. TLDR preramble spoiled for your protection\[spoiler\]Being a reasonable man (contrary to most of my otherposts here) I replaced it. Not with anythin… --- ## [The oldest jingle you have in your memory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oldest-jingle-you-have-in-your-memory/821531)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oldest-jingle-you-have-in-your-memory/821531 "2018-09-25T00:21:02Z")
Feed the cat this morning, his wet Meow Mix looked and smelled just like Beefaroni, so I sang to him (shut up! You’d sing to him to if you saw him): We’re having Beefaroni Beef with macaroni Beefaroni, what a treat! … --- ## [How important is "bruising" alcohol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-bruising-alcohol/754585)
**Author:** [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-bruising-alcohol/754585 "2016-05-20T18:17:44Z")
So, I’m about 6 shots worth of alcohol in, so I’m a little toasted, but I’m using spellcheck, so I think this OP will make sense. I’ve heard a lot about how shaking a cocktail to mix the ingredients too much will “bruis… --- ## [How long would it take for a modern city to disintegrate...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-it-take-for-a-modern-city-to-disintegrate/548887)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-would-it-take-for-a-modern-city-to-disintegrate/548887 "2025-12-08T09:35:58Z")
without proper maintenance? Suppose, through some biological disaster, humanity is basically reduced to a population of a couple hundred thousand naked monkeys strolling about the globe. At that point it’s unlikely any… --- ## [Super Bowl Halftime Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-halftime-show/745506)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-bowl-halftime-show/745506 "2016-02-10T09:17:29Z")
OK, I’ll start it. What is it that is making this look taped to me? I mean, I believe that it’s live, but something about the video is making it look like a taped show. Do the people around the stage get paid to jump u… --- ## [I'm Having a Baby -- Right Now!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now/114930)
**Author:** [@TeaElle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaElle)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2002, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-baby-right-now/114930 "2002-06-24T06:06:14Z")
The contractions are about seven minutes apart. The midwives just walked in the door, the doula is here, and Mama tlw and Sister tlw are driving to Jackson, MS to get on the first plane. Good thing Sister tlw works for… --- ## [Quickest time a Single-Stage-To-Orbit futuristic fighter-jet take could get into orbit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quickest-time-a-single-stage-to-orbit-futuristic-fighter-jet-take-could-get-into-orbit/783548)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quickest-time-a-single-stage-to-orbit-futuristic-fighter-jet-take-could-get-into-orbit/783548 "2017-04-08T03:02:52Z")
I recently watched the rather fun anime ‘Yukikaze’ which features a futuristic jet-fighter but one which doesn’t really introduce anything completely implausible technology-wise. It got me wondering, assuming a fighter j… --- ## [That 1930s accent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-1930s-accent/154905)
**Author:** [@KenP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KenP)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2003, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-1930s-accent/154905 "2003-02-16T01:55:39Z")
Watch an American movie from the 1930s, and you’ll hear the actors talking with a distinct accent. Except it’s not like any regional accent you hear today. Was this accent unique to the movies, maybe a special way actor… --- ## [Moles, doctors, lab results, and the modern man. A medical inquiry.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moles-doctors-lab-results-and-the-modern-man-a-medical-inquiry/506865)
**Author:** [@wierdaaron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wierdaaron)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2009, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moles-doctors-lab-results-and-the-modern-man-a-medical-inquiry/506865 "2009-09-04T02:00:16Z")
I was about to post this in GQ, since it doesn’t necessarily ask for a diagnosis, but I decided to put it here instead to give myself a little more latitude in that regard. One point five weeks ago, I had two moles remo… --- ## [Plays (and movies) where an important character never appears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plays-and-movies-where-an-important-character-never-appears/997022)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plays-and-movies-where-an-important-character-never-appears/997022 "2024-03-26T00:11:02Z")
There seem to be several of these. Some character – usually very important to the plot – is spoken about, referred to, and described so well (sometimes better than characters appearing onstage) that they are clearly majo… --- ## [Adaher Supports French UHC, What Country Do you Want To Emulate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adaher-supports-french-uhc-what-country-do-you-want-to-emulate/632278)
**Author:** [@fumster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fumster)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adaher-supports-french-uhc-what-country-do-you-want-to-emulate/632278 "2012-09-10T15:06:14Z")
Adaher thinks the US should adopt the French model of UHC. What country’s system do you think the US should copy? --- ## [MTV needs to be bitch slapped](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mtv-needs-to-be-bitch-slapped/87281)
**Author:** [@Pathros\_1983](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pathros_1983)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2001, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mtv-needs-to-be-bitch-slapped/87281 "2001-11-07T21:18:08Z")
Okay, so today I was flipping through the channels and found myself watching MTV, as I sometimes do. No, im not one of those trendy youth who just live by MTV and their new age standards, but I do watch the channel from … --- ## [Who do you have a crush on right...NOW?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-have-a-crush-on-right-now/354193)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2006, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-have-a-crush-on-right-now/354193 "2006-05-04T03:25:37Z")
If you’re anything like me, you go through crushes like Kleenex. And in my case, it’s always on unattainable people so I can look but don’t have to touch. So before I move on, I’ll go on record as having a short but in… --- ## [The Camp Fire Thread -or- Northern Cali Is Like SOOO Hot Right Now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-camp-fire-thread-or-northern-cali-is-like-sooo-hot-right-now/824216)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-camp-fire-thread-or-northern-cali-is-like-sooo-hot-right-now/824216 "2018-12-12T21:23:00Z")
The AP is reporting that tens of thousands are fleeing, some thru walls of flame. It sounds really urgent and really fucking bad. --- ## [Does Marijuana Go Bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-marijuana-go-bad/601975)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-marijuana-go-bad/601975 "2011-11-06T09:36:12Z")
Let’s say that Dan & Roseanne are cleaning their attic and they find a J that’s been sitting there for a decade, in a suitcase (or something) they forgot about. On a whim, they decide to smoke it. Will they still get hig… --- ## [How would you replace penalties in soccer/football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-replace-penalties-in-soccer-football/945855)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-replace-penalties-in-soccer-football/945855 "2021-07-22T00:23:06Z")
If you want to jump in and say, penalties are fine, you Americans don’t understand the finer points of football, please find another thread. My problem with penalties is that they are essentially a coin flip. Let’s try… --- ## [Darwin was wrong about the human appendix and theories proven wrong ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darwin-was-wrong-about-the-human-appendix-and-theories-proven-wrong/839885)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darwin-was-wrong-about-the-human-appendix-and-theories-proven-wrong/839885 "2019-09-10T22:06:36Z")
So Darwin said that the appendix in humans, is a vestigial organ, which I believe current research has proven to be incorrect. This thread is about such scientific theories that we learnt as kids (say the 80s) which hav… --- ## [When did "Urban" become a euphamism for "Black?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-urban-become-a-euphamism-for-black/154434)
**Author:** [@Harvey\_Jerkwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harvey_Jerkwater)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-urban-become-a-euphamism-for-black/154434 "2012-06-30T22:51:41Z")
A few years ago, Starbucks opened a store in Harlem. They decorated it differently and proclaimed it their first “urban” store. This, despite the fact that Starbucks have infested every major American city for years. … --- ## [Palm trees in San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palm-trees-in-san-francisco/519015)
**Author:** [@Pitter\_Patter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pitter_Patter)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2009, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palm-trees-in-san-francisco/519015 "2009-11-27T03:51:23Z")
As a big fan of Myth Busters, and a one time visitor to the Bay area, I’m curious. There are lots of palm trees there. I live in NC. Our coast is a bit farther south than SF. We don’t have a many instances of palms even … --- ## [Why are city politics so corrupt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-city-politics-so-corrupt/508202)
**Author:** [@athelas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/athelas)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-city-politics-so-corrupt/508202 "2012-07-30T17:18:22Z")
It is a commonplace that the politics of cities is often dominated by bribery and machine politics. The question is why is this? Several answers present themselves, including insufficient political competition (cities … --- ## [When will things stop sucking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-things-stop-sucking/523832)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-will-things-stop-sucking/523832 "2010-01-07T01:50:58Z")
In the broadest sense. In the 90’s things were pretty good: The economy was booming, communism was defeated, and there was a general sense of optimism about the future. Sure there were some bad things happening, but, … --- ## [I'm married. Now what do I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-married-now-what-do-i-do/581311)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-married-now-what-do-i-do/581311 "2011-05-18T03:10:05Z")
As I mentioned elsewhere, I got married a few weeks ago. It’s my first marriage, so I’m not entirely sure about everything I need to or should do to inform various people/companies/agencies about my changed status. We h… --- ## [A worldwide health care poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-worldwide-health-care-poll/536593)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2010, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-worldwide-health-care-poll/536593 "2010-07-14T12:15:39Z")
Sorry that the options aren’t absolutely complete but I had to limit them at some point. If you feel you need further elaboration on your selection you can do so below. Thanks --- ## [Are Dems going to be better poised to win back the senate in 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-dems-going-to-be-better-poised-to-win-back-the-senate-in-2016/703414)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-dems-going-to-be-better-poised-to-win-back-the-senate-in-2016/703414 "2015-05-18T19:42:38Z")
I know a lot can happen in two years, but what would your best guess be? --- ## [Asian ethnicity identification at a glance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-ethnicity-identification-at-a-glance/707552)
**Author:** [@Loisalene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loisalene)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-ethnicity-identification-at-a-glance/707552 "2014-12-21T06:06:10Z")
I need some help! I recently started working at an outlet mall close to the Canadian border and Vancouver BC. We get a huge amount of Asian traffic in our store and I am afraid I’m going to offend someone by misidentifyi… --- ## [Completely misinterpret a movie title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/completely-misinterpret-a-movie-title/491345)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2009, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/completely-misinterpret-a-movie-title/491345 "2009-05-01T06:28:54Z")
Monsters Vs. Aliens: Sulley and Mike battle Xenomorphs. --- ## [Do you own a cellphone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-cellphone/669623)
**Author:** [@One\_Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_Love)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2016, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-cellphone/669623 "2016-02-11T21:24:54Z")
I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who don’t. I personally don’t, but I’m also quite the recluse so it would be pointless. It would be useful for awkward situations, though. Just pull it out, start brows… --- ## [Permission to swear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/permission-to-swear/348475)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2006, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/permission-to-swear/348475 "2006-03-20T17:32:33Z")
I’m new to this board, and it’s the first board I’ve ever been a member of that I’m allowed to say FUCK FUCK FUCK. (I hope I’m right about this, or I’m in trouble). --- ## [Nobody goes there anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-goes-there-anymore/435396)
**Author:** [@ltfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ltfire)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2008, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-goes-there-anymore/435396 "2008-02-03T16:59:52Z")
Tourists flock to New York, California, Nevada (Las Vegas), Colorado (Skiing), Hawaii. Just about any city or town on the East coast that has access to the ocean, These picks are easy. IYHO, what State comes in at numb… --- ## [There's a skunk in my garbage can: Need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-skunk-in-my-garbage-can-need-answer-fast/727685)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-skunk-in-my-garbage-can-need-answer-fast/727685 "2015-08-16T05:47:28Z")
Actually, I’m not sure how fast. I am going to drive my daughter to work in about 20 minutes and don’t want to be sprayed (for obvious reasons) before I leave. So, a skunk got into my garage and has climbed into my gar… --- ## [Hilarious math errors posted on Social Media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-math-errors-posted-on-social-media/959529)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-math-errors-posted-on-social-media/959529 "2022-03-02T18:44:15Z")
This article makes me wonder what is happening in schools today. This article is funny. The most basic reasonable test hasn’t been applied. Last day as a teenager. Its scary to think when your twenty, you’ve been alive … --- ## [Well, Domino's just displaced Papa John's in this house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-dominos-just-displaced-papa-johns-in-this-house/528852)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-dominos-just-displaced-papa-johns-in-this-house/528852 "2010-02-18T18:04:37Z")
A month or two ago we saw a really ballsy, memorable ad for Domino’s, where they showed people complaining how their pizza sucked, and they said they had heard and revamped everything. Around here not many local places … --- ## [You might be a bad driver if…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-might-be-a-bad-driver-if/35391)
**Author:** [@Bumbazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbazine)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2000, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-might-be-a-bad-driver-if/35391 "2000-12-28T04:37:42Z")
I thought this might be fun. If it’s already been done, forgive me, I’m new around here The premise: I drive a lot. 20,000+mi/yr. In an ongoing effort to protect my person, I have developing some theories about what ki… --- ## [Are women nosier than men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-nosier-than-men/594778)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-nosier-than-men/594778 "2011-09-04T17:39:58Z")
This is that rare RhymerPoll based on something from the real world. Rejoice and be happy. Here’s the sitch: My father is in his late 70s and has been widowed for almost five years. As he lives alone and is less than bl… --- ## [Does pie and chips mean something different to Brits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-pie-and-chips-mean-something-different-to-brits/345940)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2006, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-pie-and-chips-mean-something-different-to-brits/345940 "2006-03-01T20:03:09Z")
So I keep seeing this Geico commercial where in the little lizzard guy with the British accent says something like: "Asking if someone wants a free Geico quote is like asking someone if they want free pie and chips… Wh… --- ## [I'd Murder For A Bloody Fag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-murder-for-a-bloody-fag/340204)
**Author:** [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-murder-for-a-bloody-fag/340204 "2006-02-23T13:03:14Z")
I WANT A CIGARETTE. NOW. MY LUNGS ARE HANGING OUT HERE. MUST SMOKE. NEED NICOTINE. MIND STRONG. BODY WEAK. MUST…FIGHT…URGE… Yep, it’s quitting time again. I finally made the decision a few days ago, as a kind of belated… --- ## [Anyone want to talk divorce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-talk-divorce/462847)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-talk-divorce/462847 "2008-09-15T04:01:24Z")
Things have been pretty rocky lately - and I don’t think there has been any mutual love for some time. I don’t know for sure who stopped loving whom. I guess I avoided initiating proceedings for a number of reasons - k… --- ## [Pelosi: "we have to pass the bill so you can find out what's in it" context?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pelosi-we-have-to-pass-the-bill-so-you-can-find-out-whats-in-it-context/535577)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pelosi-we-have-to-pass-the-bill-so-you-can-find-out-whats-in-it-context/535577 "2010-04-16T02:59:52Z")
Can someone please explain the context of thissoundbyte? I don’t know when she said it, so I’m having trouble finding the rest of the speech. I’m not even sure it was about the health care bill, but my conservative grand… --- ## [Are "the Canadians" Right to Laugh At Us?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-canadians-right-to-laugh-at-us/530826)
**Author:** [@Hooveroid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hooveroid)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-canadians-right-to-laugh-at-us/530826 "2010-03-02T03:10:47Z")
Are “the Canadian” Right to Laugh At U.S.? Here’s an email making the rounds I just got: It seems to me that it’s just some guy names Howard Galganov who is laughing. This is all I could find on Galganov = Howard Gal… --- ## [WW2 and German army deaths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-and-german-army-deaths/507696)
**Author:** [@PrettyVacant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PrettyVacant)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-and-german-army-deaths/507696 "2009-08-27T16:21:37Z")
I’ve read in a couple of places that the ratio of German soldiers dying on the Eastern Front vs. the rest was 3:1. That is 3/4 of all German army deaths in WW2 took place in relation to the invasion of the Soviet Union. … --- ## [Possible rift between Mossad and Netanyahu on Iran negotiations -- who is right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-rift-between-mossad-and-netanyahu-on-iran-negotiations-who-is-right/710564)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-rift-between-mossad-and-netanyahu-on-iran-negotiations-who-is-right/710564 "2015-02-18T02:56:07Z")
The story is here. According to the article, Israel is telling different things to the US regarding possible future sanctions against Iran – Netanyahu wants the US Congress to put through a bill that would automatically… --- ## [This forum is alive? If yes, please remove this topic and my account.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-forum-is-alive-if-yes-please-remove-this-topic-and-my-account/526036)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-forum-is-alive-if-yes-please-remove-this-topic-and-my-account/526036 "2010-01-26T14:30:56Z")
This forum is alive? If yes, please remove this topic and my account. --- ## [Dopers are understanding creatures (until their precious message board has problems)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-are-understanding-creatures-until-their-precious-message-board-has-problems/441791)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2008, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-are-understanding-creatures-until-their-precious-message-board-has-problems/441791 "2008-03-21T06:20:26Z")
It seems to me like when things happen to the message board (things go wrong with computers /systems/websites. it’s a fact of modern life) a lot of people jump down the throats of the other people who are paid nothing to… --- ## [Misleading Location Names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misleading-location-names/419167)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2007, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misleading-location-names/419167 "2007-09-22T04:25:47Z")
Hamilton College is not in Hamilton, NY. It’s in Clinton, NY, 20 miles away. Colgate University, which is in Hamilton, often has to tell people they’ve got the wrong college. Manhattan College is not located in Manhat… --- ## [Why do men named Richard use the nickname Dick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-men-named-richard-use-the-nickname-dick/624034)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-men-named-richard-use-the-nickname-dick/624034 "2012-06-05T17:13:34Z")
Seriously - there are so many other options. Rick is decent. I actually like Rich quite a bit. Richie is OK. Full on Richard is delightful. So why do these fellas choose Dick? I have to say, if one of the short forms … --- ## [XBOX 360 Hard Drive Failure: Are We Screwed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-360-hard-drive-failure-are-we-screwed/579258)
**Author:** [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xbox-360-hard-drive-failure-are-we-screwed/579258 "2011-04-30T23:14:22Z")
So the hard drive crashed on our 360 last night. I probably shouldn’t have pushed it when I began to have problems saving the Fallout New Vegas, but with a game that buggy, I figured it was some bug I was encountering ra… --- ## [Why don't humans just donate blood for vamps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-humans-just-donate-blood-for-vamps/692177)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-humans-just-donate-blood-for-vamps/692177 "2014-07-03T23:19:14Z")
In a heck of a lot of vampire fiction there is a war theme between vampires/humans/werewolves/etc. I’ve never figured out why humanity or individual nations don’t just offer a vampire amnesty, people will donate blood f… --- ## [What (legal) weapon is best to defend your home against a band of determined looters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-legal-weapon-is-best-to-defend-your-home-against-a-band-of-determined-looters/264047)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2004, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-legal-weapon-is-best-to-defend-your-home-against-a-band-of-determined-looters/264047 "2004-10-14T17:42:20Z")
Let’'s say a hurricane comes through your area, and public services and the police are elsewhere dealing with other emergencies. A roving band of 10 or more looters have their sights set on your house as a target of oppo… --- ## [What if you got a full scholarship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-you-got-a-full-scholarship/681179)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-you-got-a-full-scholarship/681179 "2014-02-14T23:52:58Z")
What college/university would you go to and what would you major in if you were given a full four year scholarship, all expenses paid? No, you will not lose your job. Yes, you can take your family if you want. Yes, yo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1415&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1417&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)