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**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-it-was-common-knowledge/495402 "2009-05-08T00:14:52Z")
I was chatting to some coworkers today and spoke of a ‘Long Drop Karzi’ expecting smiles of recognition and approval for my humorous use of the vernacular. :smiley: Instead I got ‘Wot the fuck are you on about Kam?’ a… --- ## [Happier in the "olden days" even with less choices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happier-in-the-olden-days-even-with-less-choices/666254)
**Author:** [@Whitney\_Harper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whitney_Harper)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happier-in-the-olden-days-even-with-less-choices/666254 "2013-08-16T23:09:11Z")
I think people were happier (or at least more contented) in the “olden days” i.e., 100-200 years ago. Speaking for myself, it seems as if there is just too much of everything these days, too many choices, etc. and that,… --- ## [Domed Structure Outside Window on The Big Bang Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domed-structure-outside-window-on-the-big-bang-theory/602853)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domed-structure-outside-window-on-the-big-bang-theory/602853 "2011-11-15T17:51:36Z")
Outside the window of Sheldon & Leonard’s apartment is a domed structure of some sort, reminiscent of a church or a museum. Is this a real structure in Pasadena? --- ## [Is nightquil the best sleeping aids without prescription ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nightquil-the-best-sleeping-aids-without-prescription/742519)
**Author:** [@AsaMcclennon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AsaMcclennon)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nightquil-the-best-sleeping-aids-without-prescription/742519 "2018-07-25T21:03:47Z")
Hi, these day I have some problems for sleep the whole night :eek:, I would buy some sleeping pills many friends of my work advised me to try the nightquil because it’s not dangerous or addictive, I have read a lot artic… --- ## [How to reconcile American pride and drug tests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-reconcile-american-pride-and-drug-tests/619685)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-reconcile-american-pride-and-drug-tests/619685 "2012-04-26T22:08:35Z")
If you’re American working class, you know what I’m talking about. America touts itself as the home of the free, yet allows the privacy of her citizens to regularly be violated in a degrading fashion. So how’s that work… --- ## ["Class warfare" has a legitimate place in American political/electoral discourse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/class-warfare-has-a-legitimate-place-in-american-political-electoral-discourse/412325)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2007, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/class-warfare-has-a-legitimate-place-in-american-political-electoral-discourse/412325 "2007-07-21T22:26:00Z")
In this thread, John Mace (starting at post #25) excoriated presidential candidate John Edwards for his “class warfare” rhetoric, based on Edwards’ 2004 primary campaign stump speech: Now, putting the phrase “class war… --- ## [Why do eyeballs hurt when tired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-eyeballs-hurt-when-tired/556970)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-eyeballs-hurt-when-tired/556970 "2010-10-15T01:03:03Z")
What is physically different about my eyeballs at 10 pm (feel fine) than at 11:30 pm (tired) or 10 am (rested)? --- ## [Talking about oral sex on Dr. Phil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-about-oral-sex-on-dr-phil/324908)
**Author:** [@Lillith\_Fair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lillith_Fair)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2005, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-about-oral-sex-on-dr-phil/324908 "2005-10-11T00:43:34Z")
There was a couple, at least in their 50’s, talking about the definition of oral sex on Dr. Phil yesterday. The husband insisted it included ejaculation into the wife’s mouth and she said no, she did not want that in he… --- ## [Why is overbooking legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-overbooking-legal/719628)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-overbooking-legal/719628 "2015-05-11T20:29:09Z")
Airlines are notorious for selling far more seats then they have. The college I went to did this with their housing, and pissed a lot of people off. In that case, the deposit wasn’t even refundable. Why is taking money… --- ## [Can we build a machine that will function in lava?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-build-a-machine-that-will-function-in-lava/500742)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-build-a-machine-that-will-function-in-lava/500742 "2011-01-07T12:26:59Z")
Got to thinking about this last week… can we build a machine that will operate at red-hot (or yellow-hot) temperatures? I gather that conventional combustion wouldn’t work, because everything would be hot, and the fire w… --- ## [New Star Trek series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-star-trek-series/69203)
**Author:** [@ssj\_man2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssj_man2k)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2001, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-star-trek-series/69203 "2001-07-15T18:54:27Z")
What do you guys think about this one? I think it might be cool, if they get everything right. Alot of things can go wrong with it. --- ## [What is your Christmas present to yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-christmas-present-to-yourself/564324)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-christmas-present-to-yourself/564324 "2010-12-22T19:52:30Z")
This year I’ve been a good little girl and SantAmazon’s bringing me a Kindle. StG --- ## [What are "Indian nuts"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-indian-nuts/605143)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-indian-nuts/605143 "2012-08-02T14:06:55Z")
A few months ago, I was listening to the LA Theatreworks production of Once in a Lifetime on my local public radio station. A Chekhov’s Gun-type plot point from Act One made reference to one of the characters’ fondness f… --- ## [Vindaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vindaloo/575920)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vindaloo/575920 "2011-03-29T14:34:05Z")
When I have vindaloo, it’s usually lamb. If there’s a buffet and all they have is chicken vindaloo, I’ll have that. I have a jar of Patek’s vindaloo curry paste, and it has a recipe for shrimp vindaloo on it. Hm. Nev… --- ## [People can't control their giggling? I disagree.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-cant-control-their-giggling-i-disagree/588274)
**Author:** [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-cant-control-their-giggling-i-disagree/588274 "2011-07-09T16:15:40Z")
I was chatting with some people today about situations in which people sometimes giggle or otherwise laugh inappropriately. One person talked about how her husband used break into extended chortling during funerals, for… --- ## [Are "trophy" women right to expect some form of tribute in relationships with average looking men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-trophy-women-right-to-expect-some-form-of-tribute-in-relationships-with-average-looking-men/522467)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-trophy-women-right-to-expect-some-form-of-tribute-in-relationships-with-average-looking-men/522467 "2009-12-29T10:50:53Z")
A local businessman has been engaged for around a year now and recently broke off his engagement a few weeks ago. The reason is that his fiance with whom life had been fabulous to that point re sex, life, love etc. more … --- ## ["Goodfellas" Question: Running an "Independent" Crime Gang](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodfellas-question-running-an-independent-crime-gang/636032)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodfellas-question-running-an-independent-crime-gang/636032 "2013-07-25T13:55:54Z")
This old flick was on yesterday-I watched some of it because I always enjoyed mob-type movies. at any rate, I understand that the movie version was pretty accurate…so I have a question: the gang that Henry Hill belongs… --- ## [Who is Dylan McDermott fellating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-dylan-mcdermott-fellating/701381)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-dylan-mcdermott-fellating/701381 "2014-10-30T18:17:07Z")
Because that’s the only explanation I can come up with for why he keeps getting so much work. --- ## [In the books was Sherlock Holmes eccentric and did he ask a lot of annoying questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-books-was-sherlock-holmes-eccentric-and-did-he-ask-a-lot-of-annoying-questions/720194)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-books-was-sherlock-holmes-eccentric-and-did-he-ask-a-lot-of-annoying-questions/720194 "2015-05-19T21:01:55Z")
TV detectives that might be said to be based loosely on Sherlock Holmes, Columbo, Monk, Detective Goren (Law & Order) are all very eccentric and ask suspected criminals lots of personal questions and have other irritatin… --- ## [Legends of Tomorrow Season 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3/798476)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3/798476 "2018-04-10T22:46:22Z")
Official CW Trailer The Legends return tonight. At the end of last season, the Legends had defeated the Legion of Doom by using Spear of Destiny to destroy itself. But in the process they seemed to have destroyed the … --- ## [Where is all this nighttime lighting in Western Australia coming from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-all-this-nighttime-lighting-in-western-australia-coming-from/643135)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-all-this-nighttime-lighting-in-western-australia-coming-from/643135 "2012-12-23T03:33:29Z")
Here is a recent picture of the Earth at night as seen from space (click on it for more detail). Unfortunately (for us astronomers and stargazers) it’s even brighter than before. My question, though, has to do with all … --- ## [Economics Question: What are people expecting Facebooks stock to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-question-what-are-people-expecting-facebooks-stock-to-do/622501)
**Author:** [@The\_Librarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Librarian)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-question-what-are-people-expecting-facebooks-stock-to-do/622501 "2012-05-23T17:51:55Z")
Facebook is a shining beacon of hope in a terrible economy, the only true successtory of the internet in recent years. I get that. I do not dispute the company has a huge potential to make lots of money. What I don’t ge… --- ## [I bought a plane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-plane/724331)
**Author:** [@Desert\_Nomad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desert_Nomad)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-plane/724331 "2016-03-22T20:20:56Z")
I’ve been looking for a plane for a couple of years and finally found one. We flew to Texas commercially and then flew it home to Nevada. 1979 Piper Dakota with low times, good panel, paint and glass, always hangared. M… --- ## ["I'm not a big fan of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, but I love \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-a-big-fan-of-_______-but-i-love-__________/640159)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-a-big-fan-of-_______-but-i-love-__________/640159 "2013-10-14T05:01:07Z")
Movies, music, food, home goods, ethnic group :rolleyes:, take your pick… Mine: I’m not a big fan of heavy metal, but I love Rory Gallagher. Granted, Rory’s as much if not more a blues player than HM, but there’s lots… --- ## [I propose that we end all wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-propose-that-we-end-all-wars/615780)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-propose-that-we-end-all-wars/615780 "2012-03-19T17:46:39Z")
I’m tired of the rhetorical tactic of labeling any disagreement with one’s position as a “war” on something or other. “Democratic war on free trade”, “Republican war on women”, “Democratic war on math”, “Republican war … --- ## [Potato Chip Cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potato-chip-cancer/662546)
**Author:** [@kgatesman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kgatesman1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potato-chip-cancer/662546 "2013-07-07T01:21:48Z")
What do you think? Food nazi’s killing my buzz? Or am I going to die a low painful death? Damn, I love chips. http://www.realfarmacy.com/cancer-in-a-can-the-shocking-true-story-of-how-pringles-are-made/ --- ## [How do I find the value of a misprinted Harry Potter book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-the-value-of-a-misprinted-harry-potter-book/608063)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-the-value-of-a-misprinted-harry-potter-book/608063 "2012-01-03T00:47:05Z")
Google isn’t helping me much, do I’ll try the Dope. I am trying to find a way of getting a value of a particular book I have. Years ago, I managed to pick up a copy of Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire. It is a third p… --- ## [The Colbert SuperPAC as political satire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-colbert-superpac-as-political-satire/592817)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-colbert-superpac-as-political-satire/592817 "2011-08-19T16:41:10Z")
While I in general prefer TDS, I think Colbert’s SuperPAC campaign is the most brilliant piece of political theater/satire I’ve ever seen. We can argue all we want about the Supreme Court decision, but is there a better … --- ## [Has Fuddrucker's gone down in quality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-fuddruckers-gone-down-in-quality/532277)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-fuddruckers-gone-down-in-quality/532277 "2010-09-16T22:29:41Z")
The last two times I went there the burgers were obviously pre-formed and lacked all the qualities I expect from a Fuddruckers burger. I remember when the beef was ground in the store. When did they change, or do some … --- ## [NYC MegaDopefest Journal 2003](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-journal-2003/146444)
**Author:** [@whatmove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whatmove)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2003, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-megadopefest-journal-2003/146444 "2003-01-14T15:52:41Z")
Last night was a great starter for the early birds. A handful of us met at Kum Gang San for an extensive Korean/Japanese dinner. Soup, cellophane noodle, dumplings, radish, beets, scallion pancakes, and a few unidentif… --- ## [Felon WOW player drives across country to kill teenager.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felon-wow-player-drives-across-country-to-kill-teenager/508757)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felon-wow-player-drives-across-country-to-kill-teenager/508757 "2009-09-08T15:18:36Z")
Article This guy had so much stuff it was redundant redundancy. This turned out rather well thanks to the teen’s mother. Look at the list of items found when pulled over.:eek: --- ## [Random poll: can you hear this sound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-poll-can-you-hear-this-sound/484170)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2009, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-poll-can-you-hear-this-sound/484170 "2009-02-05T02:07:54Z")
Apparently I missed the (ahem) buzz around this sound a few years back or so, but it seems that some shopkeepers that got tired of teens loitering used to put up a sound called “the mosquito” a sound almost all teenagers… --- ## [Runner's High and enjoyment of exercise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runners-high-and-enjoyment-of-exercise/571632)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runners-high-and-enjoyment-of-exercise/571632 "2011-02-22T22:10:39Z")
Does anyone know of any studies that investigate the enjoyment of exercise and the correstponding fitness of subjects? It seems to me that many “exercise people” get some kind of runners high or an overall physical enjo… --- ## [Ask the Self-Injurer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-self-injurer/364197)
**Author:** [@Lionne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lionne)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-self-injurer/364197 "2006-07-18T05:21:56Z")
I have reservations about starting this because I consider myself a fairly private person, and this won’t be an easy subject to explain. But I’m curious to know what questions come up. I wonder if it will help me gain … --- ## [John Cleese Says Sarah Palin's a Parrot!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-cleese-says-sarah-palins-a-parrot/467809)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2008, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-cleese-says-sarah-palins-a-parrot/467809 "2008-10-18T18:41:48Z")
YouTube clip of his comments. Its about a minute and a half long. As soon as her name’s brought up, he bursts into laughter. (Placing this in the Pit since it’ll probably wind up here eventually.) --- ## [The big Bang Theory, Season 8, Episode 3 (September 29, 2014) -- "The First Pitch Insufficiency"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-8-episode-3-september-29-2014-the-first-pitch-insufficiency/699859)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-8-episode-3-september-29-2014-the-first-pitch-insufficiency/699859 "2014-10-06T21:40:45Z")
I’m starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Map of Ireland - what animal would you say it resembles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/map-of-ireland-what-animal-would-you-say-it-resembles/670801)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/map-of-ireland-what-animal-would-you-say-it-resembles/670801 "2013-10-11T01:32:10Z")
Bit of a random topic but something that has been bothering me since I was a small child. When you look at a map of Ireland what animal would you say it resembles? I don’t want to influence peoples opinions but suffice … --- ## [Mini LondonDope October 6/7/8?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-londondope-october-6-7-8/201720)
**Author:** [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2003, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mini-londondope-october-6-7-8/201720 "2003-10-08T09:47:18Z")
That ought to get the attention of the usual suspects. :wink: Me and the lovely Heloise, who is visiting our fair continent for a few weeks, will be in London Town from October 6 through 9. These are all weekdays, so th… --- ## [Which species outnumber humans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-species-outnumber-humans/666685)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-species-outnumber-humans/666685 "2013-08-21T22:39:06Z")
Earth has a human population of over 7 billion, and I doubt there are any larger animals in numbers even approaching that, since many of them are threatened or endangered. What is the next largest animal to humans that … --- ## [Rate Yourself on the Kinsey Scale!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-yourself-on-the-kinsey-scale/51216)
**Author:** [@Caliban](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caliban)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2001, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-yourself-on-the-kinsey-scale/51216 "2001-01-24T05:17:09Z")
This thread got me thinking: how would dopers rate themselves on the Kinsey Scale? 0 - Exclusively heterosexual 1 - Predominantly heterosexual, only incidentally homosexual 2 - Predominantly heterosexual, but more tha… --- ## [Nonbelieving parents of young children: do you do anyhing special to keep your children from ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonbelieving-parents-of-young-children-do-you-do-anyhing-special-to-keep-your-children-from/665020)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonbelieving-parents-of-young-children-do-you-do-anyhing-special-to-keep-your-children-from/665020 "2013-08-04T15:09:42Z")
becoming religious? Nonbelieving is a catch-all for atheist/agnostic/misotheist/apatheist. I’m sure someone will point out a term I missed. As some of you may know I have a young child. My wife & I have agreed that she… --- ## [What was your divorce (or that of someone close to you) like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-divorce-or-that-of-someone-close-to-you-like/645913)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-divorce-or-that-of-someone-close-to-you-like/645913 "2013-07-07T13:19:59Z")
I was recently talking to a friend who I knew in college about 10 years ago but have mostly lost contact with since then. Back then her relationship with her husband didn’t seem too good when I knew her, at that point th… --- ## [Necco may soon shut down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/necco-may-soon-shut-down/812431)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/necco-may-soon-shut-down/812431 "2018-09-27T23:39:53Z")
If they don’t find a buyer for the factory before May 6th, it will shut down. I wasn’t really a wafer fan, but I really liked their Skybars. --- ## [List the Battle Cries!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-the-battle-cries/157465)
**Author:** [@AtomicDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AtomicDog)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2003, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-the-battle-cries/157465 "2003-03-05T21:41:16Z")
“It’s Clobberin’ Time!” --- ## [The Big Bang Theory and Drink Bottles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-and-drink-bottles/677762)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-and-drink-bottles/677762 "2014-01-04T01:11:05Z")
Why do they change the name of the product on the beverage containers? The Diet Coke can is Diet Cola, what are some other name changes? --- ## [Take a modern invention back in time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-modern-invention-back-in-time/954446)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-modern-invention-back-in-time/954446 "2021-12-07T19:47:48Z")
I was reminded of this by the question regarding technology to react to pandemics. In high school, senior year, we were given in-class essay assignments once either every month, or two weeks, I forget which, but one tim… --- ## [Broomstick's Husband Is In the Hospital](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broomsticks-husband-is-in-the-hospital/669791)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broomsticks-husband-is-in-the-hospital/669791 "2013-10-03T02:04:07Z")
The spouse has been feeling a bit poorly of late, and he’s had this lump on one side since taking a fall in the living room. His primary doc has been following up, and recently sent him for a CT scan of the sore lump wh… --- ## [Why do English people sing like Americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-english-people-sing-like-americans/135804)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2002, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-english-people-sing-like-americans/135804 "2002-11-16T01:09:19Z")
Apparently we sound like Americans when we sing. The English accent disappears. Why is that? To prove it (sort of) I naturally assumed the band ‘Sugababes’ were American. They looked and sounded completely American,… --- ## ["There ARE no stupid questions!" Well, that sounds like a challenge to me. (game)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-no-stupid-questions-well-that-sounds-like-a-challenge-to-me-game/262466)
**Author:** [@Chastain86](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chastain86)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2004, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-no-stupid-questions-well-that-sounds-like-a-challenge-to-me-game/262466 "2004-09-08T21:21:08Z")
Come up with a stupid question of your own just to prove to everybody it really can be done. :slight\_smile: "What do you mean, I can’t smoke while I’m filling up these kerosene lanterns?" --- ## [Best Buy uses fake internet site to avoid giving sale prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-buy-uses-fake-internet-site-to-avoid-giving-sale-prices/394557)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2007, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-buy-uses-fake-internet-site-to-avoid-giving-sale-prices/394557 "2007-03-06T23:29:10Z")
Apparently, some Best Buys have used an internal intranet site, that looks like the actual Bestbuy.com site, to “prove” to customers that the sale price they are demanding isn’t real. Basically, the gist of it is that … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1446&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1448&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)