# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1490&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:** 1491 --- ## [If you're against the death penalty, be against the goddamned death penalty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-against-the-death-penalty-be-against-the-goddamned-death-penalty/395157)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2007, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-against-the-death-penalty-be-against-the-goddamned-death-penalty/395157 "2007-04-24T03:50:36Z")
This is minor, but it’s annoying the hell out of me. It seems every day on the Dope someone has to post to the outrage of the day (annoying in itself). Some baby is murdered. Someone is killed horrifically. And then … --- ## [F-14 Tomcat vs WWII Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-14-tomcat-vs-wwii-zero/263322)
**Author:** [@Small\_Clanger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Small_Clanger)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2004, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-14-tomcat-vs-wwii-zero/263322 "2004-09-07T17:05:47Z")
As seen in the proposterous movie Final Countdown I imagine it would be a bit one-sided, however: The Tomcat is AFAIK not a dogfighter - more of an interceptor/missile platform. I can imagine that trying to shoot down s… --- ## [Why is "manufacturing" abbreviated to "mfg"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-manufacturing-abbreviated-to-mfg/456148)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2008, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-manufacturing-abbreviated-to-mfg/456148 "2008-07-12T21:41:56Z")
I ask this question after reading an article about the disassembly of the sign “Sweeney Mfg. Co.” on a former industrial building in Brooklyn, where it used to be a landmark for many years. “Mfg” is obviously the abbrevi… --- ## [Ohio performs the first humane execution (finally)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-performs-the-first-humane-execution-finally/520760)
**Author:** [@Interconnected\_Series\_of\_Tubes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interconnected_Series_of_Tubes)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ohio-performs-the-first-humane-execution-finally/520760 "2009-12-15T01:46:56Z")
Posting this in MPSIMS since, really, I’d just like to share since I haven’t seen this mentioned yet. If it gets dragged into debate, I hope the mods will move it where appropriate. For years most US states employing c… --- ## [Doperball VII -- The Game Rooming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doperball-vii-the-game-rooming/444910)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doperball-vii-the-game-rooming/444910 "2008-04-14T21:58:19Z")
Ahhh, what a lovely day. Unseasonably warm, a few puffy white clouds in the sky, and 1,200 square yards of open field spread out before us. It’s time to add a new chapter to the continuing history of great Doperball mat… --- ## [\[Is the term\] Mulatto \[considered offensive?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-mulatto-considered-offensive/456745)
**Author:** [@blinkingblinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkingblinking)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2008, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-mulatto-considered-offensive/456745 "2008-07-21T07:37:51Z")
Is ‘Mulatto’ considered a slur or offensive? In descriptions of Halle Berry and Barack Obama they are always described in a mother is a ‘White American’ and father is a black Kenyan or “Her mother, Judith Ann is a Cauca… --- ## [5 volts; 1,000,000 amps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-volts-1-000-000-amps/413574)
**Author:** [@Eleusis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eleusis)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-volts-1-000-000-amps/413574 "2007-08-01T17:31:47Z")
Is that possible? Could it hurt you? Would it get hot? Could you feed off of it with dinky little wires? edit: I realize it’s inefficient and impractical… I’m only asking about feasibility. --- ## [A May 30 MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-may-30-mmp/965341)
**Author:** [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-may-30-mmp/965341 "2022-06-07T14:21:33Z")
There are older threads titled A Memorial Day MMP. When I was a littler kid, Memorial Day was celebrated the 30. I was born the 31 and assumed the holiday was n my honor (as it should be). I am currently in York Engla… --- ## [I'm rich! I'm rich! I'm retarded! I'm retarded!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-rich-im-rich-im-retarded-im-retarded/233510)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2004, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-rich-im-rich-im-retarded-im-retarded/233510 "2004-03-13T01:18:34Z")
I have a whole bunch of questions for this woman: \[ol\]\[li\]First, I’ll just get this out of the way: Are you retarded? No, seriously: are you retarded?\[/li\]\[li\]How you buy $1,675 worth of stuff at WalMart?\[/li\]\[li\]How wo… --- ## [Ripped off by contractor, what do we do now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripped-off-by-contractor-what-do-we-do-now/679328)
**Author:** [@ktribe808](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ktribe808)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripped-off-by-contractor-what-do-we-do-now/679328 "2014-02-10T20:39:44Z")
My husband and I recently purchased a home and so my husband is fixing up his own house to sell. Actually my husband is the least handy person I know so our real estate agent recommended a private contractor. At first he… --- ## [What TV show would you make?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-show-would-you-make/591123)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-show-would-you-make/591123 "2011-08-15T14:33:10Z")
A billionaire has a brain embolism and thinks it’s a good idea to give you ten episodes of whatever on HBO. Your budget is limitless. The only restrictions are that each episode can be no longer than one hour and have… --- ## [Solution to Failing Schools Problem.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solution-to-failing-schools-problem/533243)
**Author:** [@deanc2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deanc2000)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solution-to-failing-schools-problem/533243 "2010-03-25T16:55:07Z")
I just thought of something that could be an answer to the failing schools problem in poor/ghetto neighborhoods: Instead of throwing money at the teachers, make money an incentive for the students to attain/maintain goo… --- ## [My wife did not know about even the concept of circumcision](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-did-not-know-about-even-the-concept-of-circumcision/402526)
**Author:** [@blinkingblinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkingblinking)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2007, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-did-not-know-about-even-the-concept-of-circumcision/402526 "2007-05-04T23:59:07Z")
We have a 2 month old baby. We were watching a DVD about how to care for babies. It showed a circumcised boy. My wife was shocked. She was asking me whether the boy had had some terrible accident or had some bizarre medi… --- ## [He did it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-did-it/325450)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2005, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-did-it/325450 "2005-11-15T18:40:09Z")
They said that it couldn’t be done. They said that it was impossible. They believed that it was ridiculous for him to even try. They mocked those of us who suggested that he would ever make it. Too far, they said. T… --- ## [TPS Report Cover Sheets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tps-report-cover-sheets/542543)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tps-report-cover-sheets/542543 "2010-06-15T01:43:54Z")
We’ve got a mandate at the office to use new cover sheets for TPS Reports. I got the memo but forgot to use the new Cover Sheet this morning. So, now my boss, his boss, his boss (etc. - I have 6 bosses) have all reminded… --- ## [Discussion of Official Calls in Super Bowl 43](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-official-calls-in-super-bowl-43/484091)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2009, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-official-calls-in-super-bowl-43/484091 "2009-02-03T20:27:51Z")
If I miss any, please add them. I’ll try to remember as many “controversial” calls as I can and my opinions on them. These are my opinions only, of course. First Steeler TD, Big Ben getting pulled into the endzone by… --- ## [In the future, will everyone be rich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-future-will-everyone-be-rich/706493)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-future-will-everyone-be-rich/706493 "2014-12-11T03:36:16Z")
In the future, will technology make it so that everyone is rich? I know the idea of richness is subjective; my definition includes high levels of material consumption as well as control over one’s time (being time rich).… --- ## [Spoiled blue cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiled-blue-cheese/531874)
**Author:** [@seavamp\_wildblue.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seavamp_wildblue.net)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2010, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiled-blue-cheese/531874 "2010-03-11T09:44:47Z")
Knowing that blue cheese has a lot of mold in and on it, can anyone tell me if blue cheese will spoil. If so, what are the signs of spoiled cheese? I’ve asked just about every cheese maker that is on line and many news … --- ## [Why does alimony, child support, and separate maintenance income not need to be declared to banks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-alimony-child-support-and-separate-maintenance-income-not-need-to-be-declared-to-banks/663091)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2013, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-alimony-child-support-and-separate-maintenance-income-not-need-to-be-declared-to-banks/663091 "2013-07-12T14:30:49Z")
At least here in the US, almost every credit application you see will have a blurb somewhere in the area where you are requested to declare your income saying that you do not need to reveal alimony, child support, or sep… --- ## [What's Open On Christmas In Your Area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-open-on-christmas-in-your-area/522552)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-open-on-christmas-in-your-area/522552 "2009-12-26T13:14:18Z")
Of course 7-11 is open. Walgreens is open. The movie theatres are open. What about in your area? What stores and such are open? --- ## [FoxNews Sues Al Franken: More Than Trademark Infringement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foxnews-sues-al-franken-more-than-trademark-infringement/194587)
**Author:** [@ShoNuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShoNuff)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2003, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foxnews-sues-al-franken-more-than-trademark-infringement/194587 "2003-08-24T17:13:27Z")
I decided to start this thread after seeing december’s thread that focuses just on the trademark issues involved. You can get to that thread here. I also decided to put it in the pit, so that people can feel free to le… --- ## [Has a Sitting Vice President Ever Died While in Office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-sitting-vice-president-ever-died-while-in-office/548053)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-sitting-vice-president-ever-died-while-in-office/548053 "2010-07-28T02:18:12Z")
This was a plot point in a movie I saw over the weekend- the sitting vice-president of the US dies. However, damned if I know if this has ever happened (or how to google it). Thanks! --- ## [Is it Time to Require Unanimous Opinions to Overturn Laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-require-unanimous-opinions-to-overturn-laws/617937)
**Author:** [@2sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2sense)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-require-unanimous-opinions-to-overturn-laws/617937 "2012-04-14T02:40:39Z")
Given the power of unelected judges and the bluntness with which those of both liberal and conservative persuasion have been swinging away with it is it time to require a unanimous opinion from all justices hearing the c… --- ## [Pennsylvania speed limit signs law.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-speed-limit-signs-law/409947)
**Author:** [@RyJae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RyJae)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2007, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-speed-limit-signs-law/409947 "2007-07-01T04:39:53Z")
There is a stretch of road that starts at a mall/store thing the speed limit is posted at 45mph, then it says “End 45mph” about a mile down the road, then no other speed limit signs for 4 miles. Then it says “25 mph” spe… --- ## [Happy, Merry MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-merry-mmp/955127)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-merry-mmp/955127 "2021-12-06T19:45:08Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 38 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 62 and N.O.S. for the day. I shall, because I’m nice dammit, take OYKW’s vehicle in for service this mornin’ as soon a… --- ## [What's the Greek word for "stupid"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-greek-word-for-stupid/395589)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2007, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-greek-word-for-stupid/395589 "2007-03-14T03:13:29Z")
What is the Greek word for “stupid”? What is its spelling in Greek letters? Beggars shouldn’t be choosers, but - if you can, please write out the English names of the letters, like “alpha beta”, so there’s no chance fon… --- ## [DRM for coffee? Keurig 2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drm-for-coffee-keurig-2-0/727309)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drm-for-coffee-keurig-2-0/727309 "2016-10-07T20:37:24Z")
So, I was happy enough with my Keurig mini. My wife, who doesn’t drink coffee thought I needed a fancier one and bought me a new Keurig 2.0. It has been more convenient. It has a water container attached and it holds … --- ## [Military fakers going overboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-fakers-going-overboard/542251)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-fakers-going-overboard/542251 "2010-06-20T04:00:18Z")
In light of some ‘stolen valor’ type incidents, the phenomenon got me wondering- if you were going to fake military status, why exaggerate so much? I would assume it is to garner respect/reputation from having a supposed… --- ## [I am the guy who put mouthwash into his eyes today...four times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-the-guy-who-put-mouthwash-into-his-eyes-today-four-times/593615)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-the-guy-who-put-mouthwash-into-his-eyes-today-four-times/593615 "2011-08-23T14:06:57Z")
Gather 'round, children, for I have a story to tell you. It comes to you from the guy who consumed 45 peanut butter cups in one day, had a mini stroke trying to start a new roll of toilet paper while taking a dump, refer… --- ## [Opinions on International Baccalaureate program](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-international-baccalaureate-program/343280)
**Author:** [@Amethyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amethyst)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2006, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-international-baccalaureate-program/343280 "2006-02-07T15:43:48Z")
Hi, My stepdaughter has been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program at a high school in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (as well as into a gifted high school program). To be more precise, she has been accepted i… --- ## [Japan is pretty nonchalant about COVID-19--and that's OK?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-is-pretty-nonchalant-about-covid-19-and-thats-ok/850137)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-is-pretty-nonchalant-about-covid-19-and-thats-ok/850137 "2020-04-18T04:25:32Z")
My ex is Japanese, and she’s there with my kid, so I am getting reports on the ground. There are only about 1,000 cases, excluding cruise ships, so far: But the things we are self-flagelleting for not having done soon… --- ## [Things to do in London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-london/590333)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-london/590333 "2011-07-27T23:29:38Z")
I might be able to spend a long weekend (Friday-Monday morning) in London in early October. What are the can’t-miss things to see and do over that short time period? I will likely try to see the changing of the guard, … --- ## [Why do men's bikes have a bar and women's don't?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-mens-bikes-have-a-bar-and-womens-dont/182422)
**Author:** [@AmericanMaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AmericanMaid)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2003, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-mens-bikes-have-a-bar-and-womens-dont/182422 "2003-06-18T01:44:49Z")
My brother and I are trying to settle this. My brother claims that women’s bikes don’t have a bar because back in the day women rode with skirts. I always thought women’s bikes didn’t have the bar because we have lower… --- ## [Am I really short?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-really-short/346765)
**Author:** [@fretsonfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fretsonfire)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2006, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-really-short/346765 "2006-03-08T03:26:49Z")
Hi…well, i turned 16 last august and I am only 5’7 1/2"(male) :frowning: …ive only grown like an inch or two in the past year and a half…ok, first, does this mean that im not going to grow any more from this point on? al… --- ## [Another Puerto Rico statehood referendum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-puerto-rico-statehood-referendum/537749)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-puerto-rico-statehood-referendum/537749 "2010-04-30T18:28:37Z")
The political status of Puerto Rico already has come before the Puerto Ricans in plebescites in 1967, 1993 and 1998. The plurality position, but never the majority position, has always been for indefinitely maintaining … --- ## [Ridding a house of mice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridding-a-house-of-mice/678935)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridding-a-house-of-mice/678935 "2014-02-09T08:15:26Z")
I have some mice in my house. I can hear them in the ceiling above my head in the bedroom. I hate that sound. Every winter since i’ve lived here, we seem to get a small family of what I believe are field mice in the a… --- ## [The Victory Sign v the Peace Sign.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-victory-sign-v-the-peace-sign/429364)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2007, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-victory-sign-v-the-peace-sign/429364 "2007-12-09T21:28:40Z")
How did the V victory sign come to symbolize peace too? I assume it started around the 1960s. But when and where exactly did it start and with who? And why did someone decide to use a victory sign, of all things, to mean… --- ## [McCain campaign "push-polling"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mccain-campaign-push-polling/466308)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2008, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mccain-campaign-push-polling/466308 "2008-10-17T13:12:11Z")
Story in the Guardian: Rove torpedoed McCain with push-polling in the 2000 Republican primaries. McCain has learned his lesson well. --- ## [Free Beer, Naked Women and Men, Donuts, Motorcycles, Whipped Cream, BBQ and Steak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-beer-naked-women-and-men-donuts-motorcycles-whipped-cream-bbq-and-steak/29487)
**Author:** [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2000, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-beer-naked-women-and-men-donuts-motorcycles-whipped-cream-bbq-and-steak/29487 "2000-08-19T07:56:16Z")
I have assembled all of the above items in an effort to do two things. Number one is to celebrate my 1000th post, which this is. I figured as long as I was planning a debauchery, we might as well try and trap Athena’s hu… --- ## [Conspiracy Theories That Proved True?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conspiracy-theories-that-proved-true/737975)
**Author:** [@theorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/theorange)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conspiracy-theories-that-proved-true/737975 "2015-11-21T01:39:23Z")
So I’m looking for conspiracy theories that actually turned out to be true. Here’s how I define conspiracy theory. It’s a theory of events that: a) before it was proven was heavily rumored among a minority who were seen… --- ## [Complete the useless fact, if you can!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-the-useless-fact-if-you-can/491338)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2009, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-the-useless-fact-if-you-can/491338 "2009-04-04T08:21:16Z")
It’s the Trivia show that useless facts always wanted to have! Fill in the blanks to posted incomplete useless facts. After doing so, If the fact is not fully explained, add the needed context. As always, feel free to … --- ## [Pick one handheld sf/fantasy item as your very own.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-one-handheld-sf-fantasy-item-as-your-very-own/464466)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-one-handheld-sf-fantasy-item-as-your-very-own/464466 "2008-09-25T06:31:14Z")
Here’s a few simple rules: The item must be small enough to hold in your hand. YOUR hand, not Colossal Boy’s. It must be an item that is intended to be used on its own, not as part of a much larger unit: in other … --- ## [Iraqi rat-hole keeps getting deeper, and deeper - Any reasonable chance for victory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-rat-hole-keeps-getting-deeper-and-deeper-any-reasonable-chance-for-victory/374652)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2006, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-rat-hole-keeps-getting-deeper-and-deeper-any-reasonable-chance-for-victory/374652 "2006-10-04T22:09:13Z")
According to the latest tome by Woodward the Iraq mess is worse than anyone thought, and Henry Kissinger is now advising Bush that “victory is the only meaningful exit strategy”. Assuming Bush is taking this advice ser… --- ## [Intel vs AMD, where do things stand now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intel-vs-amd-where-do-things-stand-now/584004)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intel-vs-amd-where-do-things-stand-now/584004 "2011-07-15T05:01:46Z")
Within the next couple of weeks, I’m planning on doing a full scale computer upgrade. My last couple of upgrades have been done cheaply or on a as-needed basis, and this time I want to put a lot of effort (i.e. money) in… --- ## [Who wants to play Exalted? (White Wolf RPG)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-play-exalted-white-wolf-rpg/497408)
**Author:** [@Priam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Priam)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2009, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-play-exalted-white-wolf-rpg/497408 "2009-05-29T22:29:16Z")
Hey all, I’ve been itching to find a play group for a game of Exalted, but one just doesn’t exist around where I am. So I thought I’d turn to my favorite bunch of online geeks and see if anyone here was interested. I’m … --- ## [Are Germans, Swedes, and the Dutch noticeably different from each other looks-wise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-germans-swedes-and-the-dutch-noticeably-different-from-each-other-looks-wise/248255)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2004, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-germans-swedes-and-the-dutch-noticeably-different-from-each-other-looks-wise/248255 "2004-06-04T13:57:49Z")
ie - In an assembled group of just these three nationalities, could you have reasonable success in picking and sorting them out the crowd by natonality without hearing them speak? Just curious. --- ## [Do bystanders have a legal obligation to prevent suicide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-bystanders-have-a-legal-obligation-to-prevent-suicide/548500)
**Author:** [@US\_Bureau\_of\_Labor\_Statistics](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/US_Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-bystanders-have-a-legal-obligation-to-prevent-suicide/548500 "2010-07-31T07:02:16Z")
Me and my girlfriend were talking about this case and this question cropped up. Long story short, a man recently (2 years ago) diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease wants to donate his organs, but instead of waiting 10 ye… --- ## [What does fixed point vs floating point mean in computing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-fixed-point-vs-floating-point-mean-in-computing/561964)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-fixed-point-vs-floating-point-mean-in-computing/561964 "2010-11-27T06:11:29Z")
I’m watching an interview of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs together at some conference. Jobs is talking about the first Apple computer. And he says Wozniak writes a version of BASIC “thats perfect in every way except it’s fi… --- ## [Ever Heard Of "Trunk Or Treat"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-heard-of-trunk-or-treat/639367)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-heard-of-trunk-or-treat/639367 "2012-11-09T13:55:26Z")
I might have mentioned this over the years here, but still think it is a cool idea other people might want to start in their area. Quite popular here, it is when parents drive their young kids to some really large parki… --- ## [Please stop playing Moves Like Jagger. Thank you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-playing-moves-like-jagger-thank-you/635040)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-stop-playing-moves-like-jagger-thank-you/635040 "2012-09-26T12:05:51Z")
I wanna fist fuck my own face holes every time I hear this tune. I don’t like the song but can appreciate that it is catchy and it would be popular but for christs sake it’s been on every commercial and tv show ad nause… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1489&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1491&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)