# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=142&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:** 143 --- ## [The end of the Twinkie? Strike threatens Hostess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-twinkie-strike-threatens-hostess/619249)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-twinkie-strike-threatens-hostess/619249 "2013-03-14T02:40:34Z")
What will you do if you can’t get a ding dong any more? I haven’t had a Twinkie in a long time so I wouldn’t miss it much, but it would be a shame to see them go. --- ## [I never knew wood chippers were this dangerous.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-wood-chippers-were-this-dangerous/618409)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-wood-chippers-were-this-dangerous/618409 "2012-04-16T15:54:41Z")
I’m thankful now that I didn’t buy a wood chipper a few years ago. I knew they were dangerous just like a chainsaw, but not this dangerous. The main danger I knew about was it can jam and spit the branch back at you. I n… --- ## [Reparations for Jim Crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reparations-for-jim-crow/474252)
**Author:** [@Jesus\_Harold\_Christ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jesus_Harold_Christ)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reparations-for-jim-crow/474252 "2017-10-05T13:44:22Z")
The government should compensate any person who suffered under Jim Crow. The compensation should come from the state, local, and federal levels. Any person that can show he was affected by these racist policies should r… --- ## [The "Ask The...." Anthology (Or, a list of EVERY major "Ask the..." thread that was ever made)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ask-the-anthology-or-a-list-of-every-major-ask-the-thread-that-was-ever-made/605575)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ask-the-anthology-or-a-list-of-every-major-ask-the-thread-that-was-ever-made/605575 "2014-07-21T15:42:43Z")
Okay, so…this is now version 5.0. I’ve made this topic five times now. Well, really, I made it in 2005 originally and have just updated it since then with all the new “Ask the…” topics. Still, this took hours. Not just… --- ## [Nate Silver / 538 Was Right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nate-silver-538-was-right/640181)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nate-silver-538-was-right/640181 "2012-11-15T04:04:51Z")
Lots of people doubted him. On here and around the nets. The baseball geek was absolutely bang on. Fifty for fifty. Once again, Silver is the best poll analyst in American politics. It’s time for everyone who doubts… --- ## [2012 Olympics Opening Ceremonies \[live commentary on British time\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-olympics-opening-ceremonies-live-commentary-on-british-time/629600)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2012-olympics-opening-ceremonies-live-commentary-on-british-time/629600 "2012-07-31T00:39:15Z")
Just started. Opening with Jerusalem, perhaps the only hymn I know the words to. --- ## [Eighteen, not eightteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eighteen-not-eightteen/610771)
**Author:** [@srmccaffrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/srmccaffrey)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eighteen-not-eightteen/610771 "2021-05-20T21:25:58Z")
The suffix is “teen”, yes? So why is 18 spelled “eighteen” and not “eightteen”? Is there a grammar rule governing double T’s? --- ## [Scott Walker is in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-walker-is-in/725052)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-walker-is-in/725052 "2015-09-23T17:47:45Z")
Gov. Walker’s initial strategy seems to focus on telling America how much he hates unions and how he wins “big fights” (unions today represent less 15% of all workers in America). Sure to be talked about: Walker’s sta… --- ## [Indy drivers whine about Danica Patrick because of her weight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-drivers-whine-about-danica-patrick-because-of-her-weight/305947)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 375\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-drivers-whine-about-danica-patrick-because-of-her-weight/305947 "2008-04-26T04:03:17Z")
CNN story Are you that afraid of change? You aren’t even racing this year, you fucking pussy. She’s proven herself on the track in Europe and she qualified 4th for the Indy 500. She probably would have gotten the pole e… --- ## [Let's get the Pit nice and warm for RaleighRally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-get-the-pit-nice-and-warm-for-raleighrally/589468)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-get-the-pit-nice-and-warm-for-raleighrally/589468 "2011-08-11T22:17:03Z")
Because that cranky, intellectually dishonest racist is headed here soon enough. --- ## [Are you serious? You guys just banned TLDR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-serious-you-guys-just-banned-tldr/442638)
**Author:** [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Replies:** 326\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2008, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-serious-you-guys-just-banned-tldr/442638 "2008-03-31T21:40:30Z")
I don’t even know what to say. I’m starting to think this place really isn’t what I thought it was. --- ## [Why do tipped food servers make $2.13/hr?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-tipped-food-servers-make-2-13-hr/650862)
**Author:** [@austerity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/austerity)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-tipped-food-servers-make-2-13-hr/650862 "2015-01-16T01:40:40Z")
Why don’t food servers go on strike or demand higher wages? like unions and teachers do? Why do Americans encourage employers to pay servers below the minimum wage of $9/hr (new Obama rate) by supplementing their income… --- ## [Dogs reacting to human sneezing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-reacting-to-human-sneezing/608486)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-reacting-to-human-sneezing/608486 "2013-12-20T22:06:58Z")
This one is silly, I admit: Do you have any insight as to why dogs react so strongly to human sneezing? It is, apparently, extremely common. I’ve noticed my Doberman will, without fail, check on me if I sneeze. He will… --- ## [What's that black thread thing in the middle of a Banana called?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-that-black-thread-thing-in-the-middle-of-a-banana-called/626108)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-that-black-thread-thing-in-the-middle-of-a-banana-called/626108 "2012-06-25T06:48:59Z")
Been arguing about this for years with my cousin. Sometimes that black stuff in the middle of the banana is just dots and other times it’s a very noticeable hard string. I always argued that it was seeds because of the… --- ## [Spiritus Mundi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiritus-mundi/171273)
**Author:** [@TVAA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVAA)\ **Replies:** 452\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2003, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiritus-mundi/171273 "2003-05-13T14:30:41Z")
In this thread, most of the way down the page, Spiritus Mundi and I have a variety of disagreements. Spiritus is an idiot. Spiritus claims that the Godel Incompleteness Theorem doesn’t place restrictions on physical co… --- ## [Why does my dog purr?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-dog-purr/470364)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-dog-purr/470364 "2016-12-21T00:35:18Z")
When my dog is being petted, or is happy, he will purr/growl. Do other dogs do this? What exactly is happening? Thanks in advance. --- ## [What effect did voter-ID laws have in the 2012 election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-effect-did-voter-id-laws-have-in-the-2012-election/664243)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-effect-did-voter-id-laws-have-in-the-2012-election/664243 "2013-09-07T15:38:02Z")
Rob Gleason may brag, but Pennsylvania’s voter-ID law was not even enforced in 2012. Well, it’s no news that confusion is the GOP’s best friend . . . But voter-ID laws were enforced in some states. What effect did th… --- ## [Let's pit the google ads...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-pit-the-google-ads/323137)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 396\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2005, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-pit-the-google-ads/323137 "2005-09-30T13:14:43Z")
while having some fun. I wonder how the following terms will affect the google-ad engine: You goat-felching, llama-raping, wombat-fondling, skunk-ass-licking google ads! --- ## [Consent to sex while unconscious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consent-to-sex-while-unconscious/583576)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consent-to-sex-while-unconscious/583576 "2011-06-03T17:58:20Z")
The sex is while unconscious, the consent is from the period of consciousness before unconsciousness. This case, from Canada. From the Supreme Court, no less. The man and the woman, according to the Supreme Court Judge… --- ## [Stupid Democratic Idea of the Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-democratic-idea-of-the-day/584618)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-democratic-idea-of-the-day/584618 "2014-05-21T18:12:18Z")
\[Quote=Annie Potts in Ghostbusters\] WE GOT ONE! \[/quote\] Congratulations to Congressman Anthony Weiner for finally giving us a solid launching point for this thread. Seriously, dude - all the previous recent sex scan… --- ## [Men - Does it bother you that everybody assumes you're a child molester?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-does-it-bother-you-that-everybody-assumes-youre-a-child-molester/454972)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 293\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2008, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-does-it-bother-you-that-everybody-assumes-youre-a-child-molester/454972 "2008-07-05T02:35:08Z")
This is a spinoff from the thread here, which is a spinoff from the terrifying thread where norinew’s little girl was sexually assaulted by neighborhood teenagers. The thread this comes from is mainly about teenagers, b… --- ## [What are the worst songs from the 90s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-worst-songs-from-the-90s/537305)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 9:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-worst-songs-from-the-90s/537305 "2010-05-11T09:19:39Z")
Post as many as you like! --- ## [Haggle - a game of trading and secrets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136)
**Author:** [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Replies:** 711\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2007, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136 "2007-06-19T16:13:10Z")
As authorized by fluiddruid, and thanks! Inspired somewhat by the success of the mafia variants, I’m hoping to get a game of haggle started, as described in detail over \[thread=417405\]here\[/thread\]. Very roughly, all pl… --- ## [Stem Cell medical technology. Is this even possible? Scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stem-cell-medical-technology-is-this-even-possible-scam/536564)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stem-cell-medical-technology-is-this-even-possible-scam/536564 "2013-02-02T02:55:00Z")
There is some hospital in Ecuador advertising this Stem Cell medical procedure. It sounds like a scam to me. Is this really how Stem Cells heal? Is this possible, exaggerated, or just total BS? Their website is www.ascaa… --- ## [The NYTimes 25-question American Language Guess-Where-You're-From map/algorithm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nytimes-25-question-american-language-guess-where-youre-from-map-algorithm/677104)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2014, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nytimes-25-question-american-language-guess-where-youre-from-map-algorithm/677104 "2014-01-24T01:11:43Z")
The NYTimes 25-question Guess-Where-You’re-From-Test The Graphics Editor got the sole credit, which is unprofessional. No name of linguistics data specialists. Any ideas, or comments on the make-up of this particular on… --- ## [List of acceptable racial slurs by political leaning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-acceptable-racial-slurs-by-political-leaning/612901)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-acceptable-racial-slurs-by-political-leaning/612901 "2012-02-23T01:25:45Z")
So, after reading this threadI’d like to know which racial slurs are acceptable if one is a liberal and which ones are acceptable if one is a conservative. Linkto specific post. Certainly, if the poster in question was… --- ## [astro, it's NOT my fault! No means NO!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astro-its-not-my-fault-no-means-no/241068)
**Author:** [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astro-its-not-my-fault-no-means-no/241068 "2004-04-26T03:42:01Z")
In this thread, astro repeatedly trivializes my statements that I was date raped, and calls them “absurd”. Even after I provided a link, backing up my assertations that what had happened was rape, and going into more det… --- ## [What's the "Seventies-est" song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-seventies-est-song/533777)
**Author:** [@johnspartan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnspartan)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-seventies-est-song/533777 "2020-10-07T21:55:56Z")
What’s your vote for the 70s-est sounding song there was, and why? Feel free to use whatever definition of seventies-est you choose… though I’m kind of thinking separate from disco, more the soft rock sideburn and porn’… --- ## [Imagine no teabaggers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imagine-no-teabaggers/547529)
**Author:** [@The\_Facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Facts)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imagine-no-teabaggers/547529 "2010-07-29T16:41:04Z")
This is a thought experiment. Imagine a virus, like ebola, started getting passed among the teabag parties. It was 100% fatal to everyone over the age of 18, but was not contagious, so they did not spread it to other p… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory - Sheldon - how the .....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-sheldon-how-the/621981)
**Author:** [@Hogfather65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hogfather65)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-sheldon-how-the/621981 "2012-08-24T22:18:54Z")
OK I love The Big Bang Theory but why oh why would anyone be friendly with Sheldon. I know he is the main point of the comedy but if he was around - why would anyone want to be friends, or even hang around him… Not me … --- ## [Awkward child actors/actresses that grew up to be real hotties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awkward-child-actors-actresses-that-grew-up-to-be-real-hotties/637792)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awkward-child-actors-actresses-that-grew-up-to-be-real-hotties/637792 "2012-10-23T21:54:37Z")
Devon Gummersall He played Brian Krakow on My So-Called Life Devon then Devon now Also Anthony Michael Hall He played Brian on The Breakfast Club (I am sensing a pattern of geeky boy names:dubious:) Anthony then … --- ## [Ever forget something in a hotel room? Ever get it back? Or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-forget-something-in-a-hotel-room-ever-get-it-back-or-not/620891)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-forget-something-in-a-hotel-room-ever-get-it-back-or-not/620891 "2014-10-24T04:23:48Z")
I left a favorite t-shirt in my hotel room on my last trip. No big deal-it’s easily replaceable and not worth calling about. This isn’t the first time I’ve forgotten something, and despite my policy of making one last … --- ## [Debaters my ass!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debaters-my-ass/589394)
**Author:** [@rich2600](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rich2600)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2011, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debaters-my-ass/589394 "2011-07-19T04:55:32Z")
This is directly referencing… Anyone ever try Reiki? Tried to be respectful, tried to be kind, and tried to address every comment posted. I went into the conversation with these “Skeptics” knowing that they would thin… --- ## [Famous Pairs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-pairs/772823)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 336\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-pairs/772823 "2018-08-30T01:26:25Z")
At our holiday party this year, I’m considered a game (voluntary, no Forced Family Fun) when participants get slips of paper with half a famous pair, and they have to find the person with the other half. Leaving aside t… --- ## [does superglue conduct electricity or how do i glue two electrical contacts ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-superglue-conduct-electricity-or-how-do-i-glue-two-electrical-contacts/126423)
**Author:** [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-superglue-conduct-electricity-or-how-do-i-glue-two-electrical-contacts/126423 "2014-12-11T02:18:12Z")
i need to glue two electrical contacts together… what is a recommended glue to use ? the original glue has worn off, and the two parts have come unstuck… i was wondering whether i could use superglue or whether i needed… --- ## [Police Deputy smashes into home, attacks family for flying flag upside down.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-deputy-smashes-into-home-attacks-family-for-flying-flag-upside-down/413735)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 463\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2007, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-deputy-smashes-into-home-attacks-family-for-flying-flag-upside-down/413735 "2007-08-16T12:17:19Z")
Here’s the story Didn’t the Supreme Court already rule that flaf desecration laws are unconstutional? How is it possible that th state of North Carolina is not only still trying to enforce this chrade of a law but allo… --- ## [Curlcoat, what's the deal with you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curlcoat-whats-the-deal-with-you/478379)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2009, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curlcoat-whats-the-deal-with-you/478379 "2009-01-11T15:46:38Z")
First you come into the thread and start complaining because blacks who call themselves African American weren’t born in Africa. When it’s explained that AA is what the descendants of American slaves are called, you’r… --- ## [I tried the treatment for head lice and my scalp is still crawling (ick!). What do I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-tried-the-treatment-for-head-lice-and-my-scalp-is-still-crawling-ick-what-do-i-do/603702)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-tried-the-treatment-for-head-lice-and-my-scalp-is-still-crawling-ick-what-do-i-do/603702 "2016-07-01T03:13:04Z")
Just this morning my head started crawling and, being a preschool teacher, I had a strong suspicion it was head lice. Sure enough, I’ve got lovely little bugs and their eggs in my hair. I did the treatment about an hour … --- ## [Is It Actually Common for Women To Have Orgasms During Rape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-actually-common-for-women-to-have-orgasms-during-rape/246872)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Deschain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Deschain)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2004, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-actually-common-for-women-to-have-orgasms-during-rape/246872 "2004-05-26T05:37:09Z")
During, a Sociology 100 class that I had a couple of years ago the professor spent about three weeks talking about rape. One of the points that was on the “PowerPoint” as a possible test question was that in fact it was… --- ## [Trump speech live 01/08/2019: follow-along thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-speech-live-01-08-2019-follow-along-thread/827439)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 321\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-speech-live-01-08-2019-follow-along-thread/827439 "2019-01-14T15:15:29Z")
Trump will give a speech tonight from the Oval Office, the first of his presidency. He’s expected to make his case for his border wall. Considering he’s been talking about little else for several months, I’m curious what… --- ## [Papa John claims health care reform is too expensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papa-john-claims-health-care-reform-is-too-expensive/640945)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/papa-john-claims-health-care-reform-is-too-expensive/640945 "2012-11-29T19:08:10Z")
John Schnatter has been railing about the affordable care act, claiming it’ll cost him 5 to 8 million a year, and fifteen cents a pizza and implying this will damage his business. There are numerous problems with this. … --- ## [I haven't killed a thread all month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-killed-a-thread-all-month/239558)
**Author:** [@Danalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danalan)\ **Replies:** 688\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2004, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-havent-killed-a-thread-all-month/239558 "2004-05-20T01:00:19Z")
There was a time when I was averaging about 25%-40% as a threadkiller. Now I can’t kill a thread even if I try! I don’t know whether it’s a sign of better posting, or just dumb luck. Probably just dumb luck. --- ## [Shop class no no’s Shorts, long hair and giant prosthetic boobs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-class-no-no-s-shorts-long-hair-and-giant-prosthetic-boobs/971773)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 707\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-class-no-no-s-shorts-long-hair-and-giant-prosthetic-boobs/971773 "2023-08-30T01:19:55Z")
Distractingly large prosthetic boobs on a trans shop teacher who also wears shorts and long hair wig while teaching high schoolers how to use power tools. Seems like an accident waiting to happen. --- ## [Are there any proven hereditary psychological differences (intelligence or other) between "races"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-proven-hereditary-psychological-differences-intelligence-or-other-between-races/532771)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-proven-hereditary-psychological-differences-intelligence-or-other-between-races/532771 "2010-03-25T08:57:43Z")
I ran a thread on this once, but that was back in 2004. Lately Chen019, in particular, has been raising again in GD the issue of race and intelligence, in connection with debates about immigration and “white nationalis… --- ## [Australian Federal Election: 7th September \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-federal-election-7th-september-edited-title/648772)
**Author:** [@jabiru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jabiru)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-federal-election-7th-september-edited-title/648772 "2013-11-14T02:07:01Z")
This is going to be a long year. I’m sick of the election already. --- ## [Woman gets a bloody fortune for "emotional distress" after her cat is mauled by a dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-gets-a-bloody-fortune-for-emotional-distress-after-her-cat-is-mauled-by-a-dog/303200)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 424\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2005, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-gets-a-bloody-fortune-for-emotional-distress-after-her-cat-is-mauled-by-a-dog/303200 "2005-05-22T22:27:38Z")
Roemer, 71, said the death of the cat left her with sleep disturbances, panic attacks and depression, causing her to begin smoking heavily. The amount awarded included $30,000 for the pet’s special value and $15,000 for … --- ## [What are your biggest specific SDMB annoyances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-biggest-specific-sdmb-annoyances/590327)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-biggest-specific-sdmb-annoyances/590327 "2011-08-02T20:34:51Z")
If any of these choices baffle you, you may find an explanation in this thread. If your suggestion from within the above mentioned thread is absent, that is likely because I could not phrase it in a way that would make … --- ## [Do you believe it's possible the world is a simulation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-its-possible-the-world-is-a-simulation/755543)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-its-possible-the-world-is-a-simulation/755543 "2016-10-10T19:32:52Z")
Also known as the “Brain in a Jar” question or “The Matrix”. Do you believe it is possible what you perceive as the world is not real? I think it is possible. I don’t believe that it is so (i.e. I think the world is re… --- ## [Are Christians in America persecuted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-christians-in-america-persecuted/647639)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-christians-in-america-persecuted/647639 "2013-02-12T22:01:56Z")
Inspired by post of Debaser’s in \[url=http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=679337\]this thread on RW paranoia: And: :rolleyes: No, Debaser, it is not understandable or reasonable for Christians to feel… --- ## [Enough With The Stupid Vampire Shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enough-with-the-stupid-vampire-shit/507579)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enough-with-the-stupid-vampire-shit/507579 "2009-09-01T18:36:14Z")
Is there any form of fiction more overplayed right now than goddamn fucking vampires? We’ve got “True Blood” and the novels on which it’s based, we’ve got “Twilight”, and of course Anne Rice’s terrible books are still … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=141&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=143&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)