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**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-ever-explain-why-tattoo-left-fantasy-island/929370 "2021-01-04T16:53:58Z")
It’s well-known that Hervé Villechaize left the show from a salary dispute, but did they ever explain in the show why the character left? My googling failed to come up with anything, so I suspect they never explained it… --- ## [What recent nut cases have your run across?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-recent-nut-cases-have-your-run-across/370344)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2006, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-recent-nut-cases-have-your-run-across/370344 "2006-09-02T17:49:15Z")
I was at the checkouts at Walmart today, where I met a nut. I heard a woman yell “Backup away from me, your too close!” She was standing at the self-help checkouts, and the closest person was ten to 15 feet away at the t… --- ## [Aside from humanoid, what shape would otherworldly sentient life likely have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aside-from-humanoid-what-shape-would-otherworldly-sentient-life-likely-have/630276)
**Author:** [@s0meguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/s0meguy)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aside-from-humanoid-what-shape-would-otherworldly-sentient-life-likely-have/630276 "2012-08-07T21:03:50Z")
I guess the question can be rephrased as: what shape of creature would be the most likely to evolve intelligence on the level of humans, aside from humanoid? Or do you think that any shape as long as they are large enou… --- ## [Man dies from "splenectomy" where they removed his LIVER instead!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-dies-from-splenectomy-where-they-removed-his-liver-instead/1006842)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-dies-from-splenectomy-where-they-removed-his-liver-instead/1006842 "2026-05-09T22:11:30Z")
This is insane! They were away from home, and he had abdominal pain and a doctor recommended that he have a semi-urgent splenectomy - and they removed his LIVER instead! How could that even happen, unless the man had a… --- ## [Entertainment topics/genres/people you "don't get"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entertainment-topics-genres-people-you-dont-get/521818)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/entertainment-topics-genres-people-you-dont-get/521818 "2009-12-20T23:20:20Z")
Since \*\*Avatar \*\*discussions are building, it got me thinking… are there movie/entertainment/people/genres that you just don’t get the popularity of? There are a few for me, and I’m wondering if anyone else shares my vi… --- ## [Witnessed two soldiers kissing (same gender)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witnessed-two-soldiers-kissing-same-gender/395202)
**Author:** [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2007, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witnessed-two-soldiers-kissing-same-gender/395202 "2007-03-13T03:37:37Z")
I don’t want to bias this by saying what gender the two soldiers were. I don’t want to bias this by saying what my reaction was. I will give you this much information. I was talking to PFC A and looked down for a minu… --- ## [Word Origin: "euchre"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-origin-euchre/245312)
**Author:** [@fubbleskag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fubbleskag)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2004, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-origin-euchre/245312 "2004-05-19T04:02:25Z")
This is a card game rather popular in mid-eastern canada. I have yet to meet a french-canadian who doesn’t play it, yet no one seems to know what it means. help. --- ## [Freaking out over Alexa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freaking-out-over-alexa/813561)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freaking-out-over-alexa/813561 "2018-05-25T16:17:15Z")
I am seriously upset over an Alexa feature, and an curious if SD posters understand or think I’m overreacting. Let me try to explain succintly(ish) - feel welcome to ask for details if you need them in order to assess th… --- ## [Opposition to quanatum mechanics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposition-to-quanatum-mechanics/756976)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2016, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opposition-to-quanatum-mechanics/756976 "2016-06-18T00:44:34Z")
Among professional physicists, is there any rejection of quantum mechanics, including the uncertainty principle, as a violation of causality? --- ## [How do Obama voters feel about his record on foreign policy and civil liberties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-obama-voters-feel-about-his-record-on-foreign-policy-and-civil-liberties/618068)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-obama-voters-feel-about-his-record-on-foreign-policy-and-civil-liberties/618068 "2012-04-16T10:32:16Z")
As I said in this post, I voted for Obama in 2008, but will not be doing so in 2012 because of his dismal record on war, the Middle East, and civil liberties. Throughout his administration, national attention has focuse… --- ## [Evangelical/Fundamentalist/non-denominational Christians and no commitments to helping others.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evangelical-fundamentalist-non-denominational-christians-and-no-commitments-to-helping-others/779203)
**Author:** [@rat\_avatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rat_avatar)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evangelical-fundamentalist-non-denominational-christians-and-no-commitments-to-helping-others/779203 "2017-02-15T16:03:46Z")
While they are not always perfect about it the various types of Christianity I have been exposed to in childhood typically have strong commitments to helping others in their canon. I am mostly familiar with the Episcopa… --- ## [The Ring-OMG (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ring-omg-spoilers/131595)
**Author:** [@Fionn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fionn)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2003, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ring-omg-spoilers/131595 "2003-04-05T22:06:31Z")
Yesterday evening, El Elvis Rojo and I took in a sneak preview of The Ring. Last night, I read until two, considered sleeping on the couch, contemplated staying up all night, and finally resorted to a nightcap in the hop… --- ## [Angelina Jolie: near virgin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angelina-jolie-near-virgin/419851)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2007, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angelina-jolie-near-virgin/419851 "2007-09-23T17:41:23Z")
In a recent interview, Angelina Jolie claims that she’s been totally misunderstood all these years. She has a reputation as a sex fiend but she’s now saying she’s only had four lovers in her life: Brad Pitt; her two husb… --- ## [People's Republic of Tyranny - why bother with the name or show elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peoples-republic-of-tyranny-why-bother-with-the-name-or-show-elections/702767)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peoples-republic-of-tyranny-why-bother-with-the-name-or-show-elections/702767 "2014-10-30T21:25:45Z")
\*Sir Humphrey: East Yemen, isn’t that a democracy? Foreign Office Official: Its full name is the Peoples’ Democratic Republic of East Yemen. Sir Humphrey: Ah I see, so it’s a communist dictatorship. \* From the tropes … --- ## [Staying at home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staying-at-home/656553)
**Author:** [@DaisyOlive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaisyOlive)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staying-at-home/656553 "2013-04-27T22:21:07Z")
I was reading another thread. Resumes and gaps in work experience came up. A few years ago, I had to help hire someone at my former job. One of the candidates had a really long gap in her work experience. It was over 20 … --- ## [What's the deal with "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" haters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-whose-line-is-it-anyway-haters/117720)
**Author:** [@OddTunes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OddTunes)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2002, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-whose-line-is-it-anyway-haters/117720 "2002-07-11T22:35:07Z")
Personally, I like the show. I think the American edition is dumbed down vs. the British edition, but what do you expect? Still, I find this show one of the better programmes on TV today. I have met people at parties ho… --- ## [Google settings stuck on another country...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-settings-stuck-on-another-country/552800)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-settings-stuck-on-another-country/552800 "2010-09-10T16:58:00Z")
My friend in Idaho can’t access her Google Voice as whenever she goes to Google, it is stuck on Google Netherlands. She tried to fix her settings & it says she is in the USA & her language is English, but when she tried … --- ## [Save $58K on $145K watch on Amazon. Read the feedback. They are priceless!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-58k-on-145k-watch-on-amazon-read-the-feedback-they-are-priceless/614410)
**Author:** [@I\_Know\_Nothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Know_Nothing)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-58k-on-145k-watch-on-amazon-read-the-feedback-they-are-priceless/614410 "2012-03-20T23:36:12Z")
Someone linked to this on jeepforums and just thought I’d share this little gem here. The reviews are hilarious. A few little excerpts: “I wasn’t going to buy this watch, but then I noticed Amazon had it with $58,000 … --- ## [Public Library Bookstore sign "No Scanners"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-library-bookstore-sign-no-scanners/582174)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-library-bookstore-sign-no-scanners/582174 "2011-05-18T10:05:28Z")
There is a non-profit community bookstore attached to the local library near where I live. Its not usually open when I’m at the library, but there is a sign on the door that says “No Scanners”. Since its closed when I’m… --- ## [Should a Large General U.S. University Offer Study in Foreign Languages, Linguistics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-large-general-u-s-university-offer-study-in-foreign-languages-linguistics/988582)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-large-general-u-s-university-offer-study-in-foreign-languages-linguistics/988582 "2025-06-28T00:18:43Z")
I think the immediate response of the substantial majority of people reading this (including myself) are going to say “Yes, obviously. Why are you even bringing up the question PastTense?” Because it turns out that West… --- ## [True Empathy Is It Impossible. Yes or No.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-empathy-is-it-impossible-yes-or-no/648713)
**Author:** [@pchaos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pchaos)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-empathy-is-it-impossible-yes-or-no/648713 "2013-01-30T18:53:32Z")
The answer is probably no. Not even Mother Teresa is truly empathic. I had a good friend who had a Master’s in Social Welfare. She spent a year with a poverty stricken family in the Kentucky hills. She said she for t… --- ## [Who is the ugliest head of state?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-ugliest-head-of-state/578405)
**Author:** [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-ugliest-head-of-state/578405 "2011-04-16T16:08:56Z")
Who is the ugliest person who currently heads up a country? If you want to get all technical I’m more interested in heads of government rather than ceremonial heads of state, but all nominations are welcome. I will also… --- ## [Who is the smartest person on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-smartest-person-on-the-sdmb/362028)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2006, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-smartest-person-on-the-sdmb/362028 "2006-07-04T00:40:05Z")
In your humble opinion, who is the smartest person on these boards? --- ## [South side vs. north side and "bad" neighborhoods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-side-vs-north-side-and-bad-neighborhoods/509901)
**Author:** [@MerryMagdalen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MerryMagdalen)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2009, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-side-vs-north-side-and-bad-neighborhoods/509901 "2009-09-14T12:30:25Z")
The BF and I were just talking about various large cities and how it seems like the south side of many major cities (Seattle, SF, Boston) is considered the “worse” neighborhood. So the question is twofold: Are there … --- ## [Was Alaska never offered to Britain/Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-alaska-never-offered-to-britain-canada/324786)
**Author:** [@Bytegeist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bytegeist)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2005, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-alaska-never-offered-to-britain-canada/324786 "2005-10-05T17:46:51Z")
In 1867, Russia sold the territory of Alaska for a cool (very cool; it’s freakin’ Alaska don’t you know) 7.2 million dollars to the United States. As far as I can tell, neither Great Britain nor pre-dominion Canada were… --- ## [Ghosts (US) Season 4 General Discussion (Spoilers in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-us-season-4-general-discussion-spoilers-in-op/1005028)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghosts-us-season-4-general-discussion-spoilers-in-op/1005028 "2025-05-18T21:45:00Z")
Ghosts returns to CBS on October 17 (appropriately, two weeks before Halloween). Some spoilers have come out. I’ll put them in increasing order of importance. And I’m not going to hide them in spoiler boxes, else we’ll … --- ## [Citizen's Arrest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/citizens-arrest/612784)
**Author:** [@Pablo\_O\_Malley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pablo_O_Malley)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/citizens-arrest/612784 "2012-03-07T16:25:24Z")
:D:(:confused::eek::):dubious:;)has anyone here ever made one? or seen one? or heard of one? is there really such a thing? you would think with all the media out there , there would’ve been at least one famous case of i… --- ## [Odd things I learned researching genealogy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-things-i-learned-researching-genealogy/624729)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-things-i-learned-researching-genealogy/624729 "2012-06-17T19:37:19Z")
I have been spending some time recently researching my family’s genealogy, which is quite easy, as my father’s family were all Mormon pioneers, so all the research has been done by my more diligent Mormon relatives. Any… --- ## [The BEST Steve Buscemi Role](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-steve-buscemi-role/551656)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-steve-buscemi-role/551656 "2010-08-29T06:52:09Z")
Using Filmography by rating for Steve Buscemi as a source, and trimming away the episode appearances on various TV shows (The Sopranos was a season’s worth) here are the top roles for the versatile Steve Buscemi. His up… --- ## [Driving from Germany to London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-germany-to-london/494768)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-germany-to-london/494768 "2011-07-22T08:59:26Z")
Thinking about driving from Germany to London instead of flying. Anyone have any knowledge or experience on this? I assume there is the train tunnel and some ferries? How much are they, how much do they cost? What city o… --- ## [Just partnered!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-partnered/693284)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2014, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-partnered/693284 "2014-07-20T00:46:11Z")
I don’t post about this kind of stuff very often, but I’m making an exception for this happy occasion. At the end of September I went on my first date with an amazing woman. She was beautiful and she was everything I had… --- ## [Community: 5/12: "For a Few Paintballs More" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-5-12-for-a-few-paintballs-more-open-spoilers/581723)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-5-12-for-a-few-paintballs-more-open-spoilers/581723 "2011-05-27T02:51:47Z")
Starts in 20 minutes. I can’t remember when I’ve ever been so amped to see the second half of a sitcom two-parter. --- ## [Panda Cam! Live Baby Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panda-cam-live-baby-panda/517869)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panda-cam-live-baby-panda/517869 "2010-05-28T03:46:56Z")
See her here. This is a live video feed from the Chiang Mai Zoo in northern Thailand. The panda’s name is Lin Ping, and she’s 6 months old. Her parents are on loan from China. The only problem is the window tries to cl… --- ## [Are more missile attacks on airliners imminent? If so, what do we do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-more-missile-attacks-on-airliners-imminent-if-so-what-do-we-do/140187)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2002, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-more-missile-attacks-on-airliners-imminent-if-so-what-do-we-do/140187 "2002-12-09T22:00:01Z")
Here Slate has a little write up talking about how we should look forward to more missile attacks on jumbo jets around airports. There are some good points brought up in this article. I am curious what the chances are th… --- ## [Princeton report says short people is dumb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princeton-report-says-short-people-is-dumb/370710)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Lance_Murdoch)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2006, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princeton-report-says-short-people-is-dumb/370710 "2006-09-02T18:28:27Z")
Economists Anne Case and Christina Paxson of Princeton University made headlines this week when they announced the publication of a paper in which they concluded that Wonderful. The paper in its entirety can be found … --- ## [How does taxing personal income above $200/$250k hurt small businesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-taxing-personal-income-above-200-250k-hurt-small-businesses/556830)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-taxing-personal-income-above-200-250k-hurt-small-businesses/556830 "2010-10-18T00:28:21Z")
(Trying to keep this in GQ, not GD, okay?) I saw this article: Lincoln may seek compromise on Bush tax cuts I would like to know how, exactly, the proposed tax cut lapse would hurt small businesses. I have a small bu… --- ## [Jon Stewart just SLAMMED Stephen F. Hayes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-stewart-just-slammed-stephen-f-hayes/251570)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2004, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-stewart-just-slammed-stephen-f-hayes/251570 "2004-06-25T16:48:44Z")
WOW! Jon Stewart often has conservatives on The Daily Show, and he usually jokes around and doesn’t become too partisan in his sparring with them. But tonight’s guest, Stephen F. Hayes, wrote a book that I gather defend… --- ## [What does it make sense to believe without evidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-make-sense-to-believe-without-evidence/325007)
**Author:** [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2005, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-make-sense-to-believe-without-evidence/325007 "2005-10-13T00:52:09Z")
Let me start with a little background on why I’m asking the question: My fiancee believes that the Christian Bible is entirely true. She acknowledges that some things in it may be metaphor, and translation may have alt… --- ## [Resolved: Gun control is unworkable and impractical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-gun-control-is-unworkable-and-impractical/320532)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2005, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-gun-control-is-unworkable-and-impractical/320532 "2005-09-24T03:17:21Z")
It has become obvious during the recent calamity along the US Gulf Coast that we are primarily responsible for our own security. During times of disaster and civil unrest, the government is not capable of maintaining or… --- ## [Charlie Daniels battles Evolution once again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-daniels-battles-evolution-once-again/341095)
**Author:** [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2006, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-daniels-battles-evolution-once-again/341095 "2006-01-23T23:23:51Z")
Some “Dopers” keep track of Fred Phelps while others browse the latest selection of tracts from Jack Chick. I visit Charlie Daniels’ website every once in a while just to see what he’s up to. I’ll admit I have pitted M… --- ## [Frank Herbert-WTF \[Dune related\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frank-herbert-wtf-dune-related/491941)
**Author:** [@BaneSidhe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaneSidhe)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frank-herbert-wtf-dune-related/491941 "2009-04-10T20:22:34Z")
Books 1-3 of the story were excellent. After that, I feel one needs to take some serious drugs to even comprehend what’s going on. Anyone care to enlighten me? --- ## [Unwed Queen Baby Succession](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwed-queen-baby-succession/687921)
**Author:** [@TheZenPaperboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheZenPaperboy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwed-queen-baby-succession/687921 "2014-06-03T19:55:56Z")
If the Queen of England gave birth while unmarried, would the child become the heir apparent? --- ## [It's going to be -49C/-56F with the windchill tomorrow.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-going-to-be-49c-56f-with-the-windchill-tomorrow/675726)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-going-to-be-49c-56f-with-the-windchill-tomorrow/675726 "2013-12-18T23:32:21Z")
This is an improvement from the -57C/-70F windchill reported earlier! Yeah, I’m just going to be in bed with my heating pad and cappuccino, thanks. I went to the mall today but didn’t want to wear my heavy parka inside … --- ## [Why'd you lock my tipping thread, Twix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whyd-you-lock-my-tipping-thread-twix/661637)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whyd-you-lock-my-tipping-thread-twix/661637 "2013-06-29T04:53:58Z")
It didn’t belong in CS, so blame Idle Thoughts if you like, but people got it, and they were having fun. --- ## [Have you ever quit a job without having anything else lined up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-quit-a-job-without-having-anything-else-lined-up/548000)
**Author:** [@Picard\_Kills\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Picard_Kills_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-quit-a-job-without-having-anything-else-lined-up/548000 "2010-07-29T18:14:46Z")
Have you ever quit a job without having another source of income lined up? There’s another thread in MPSIMS where the poster put in his two weeks without having another job lined up. I imagine many people have been in … --- ## [Dear Consumers, you sure are stupid. Signed, The Marketing Geniuses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-consumers-you-sure-are-stupid-signed-the-marketing-geniuses/408037)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2007, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-consumers-you-sure-are-stupid-signed-the-marketing-geniuses/408037 "2007-06-17T17:48:19Z")
You know, consumers are pretty dumb. I get a kick out of products that are magically revived as new and improved by some insignificant modification, and suddenly there’s a whole new market out there. For example, summe… --- ## [Martin and Lewis or Amos and Andy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-and-lewis-or-amos-and-andy/171751)
**Author:** [@TheRealJohnPeat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheRealJohnPeat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2003, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-and-lewis-or-amos-and-andy/171751 "2003-04-29T01:33:17Z")
Sorry if this has been asked before - but my other-half wants to know the significance of these as alternate ways of taking your “$5 Milkshake” in the eyes of ‘Buddy Holly’ (not much of a waiter apparently)… Martin and … --- ## [Character Actor ID.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-actor-id/833840)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-actor-id/833840 "2019-05-18T13:47:29Z")
OK, let’s see how good you guys really are. I’ve been going nuts trying to remember a character actor. I can picture him in my head but don’t remember his name or a single damn thing he was in. He is a basic older whi… --- ## [24: Season 8: Episode 5 (8:00pm - 9:00pm)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-8-episode-5-8-00pm-9-00pm/526451)
**Author:** [@Monstre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monstre)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-8-episode-5-8-00pm-9-00pm/526451 "2010-02-02T01:08:46Z")
FAQ Bauer (aka Thread Rules) 1) What can be discussed in plain text, unboxed? A: Any events in episodes, once aired on the east coast – as well as any speculation based on these already-aired events. 2) What should I … --- ## [Do you even know WTF FREE SPEECH®™ is? (lame)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-even-know-wtf-free-speech-is-lame/550788)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-even-know-wtf-free-speech-is-lame/550788 "2010-08-25T21:49:14Z")
An open letter to numerous media personalities, both left and right: FREE SPEECH®™ means you can say pretty much what you like and not go to jail. FREE SPEECH®™ does NOT mean you can say whatever you like and not catch… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1469&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1471&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)