# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1523&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:** 1524 --- ## [What could cause a fridge to unplug itself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-cause-a-fridge-to-unplug-itself/556961)
**Author:** [@Weedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weedy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-cause-a-fridge-to-unplug-itself/556961 "2010-10-14T13:37:02Z")
My friend’s fridge keeps unplugging itself. As in, the plug comes out of the outlet and falls on the ground. It has happened maybe 10 times in the past 2 weeks. Up until then, everything has been fine. The fridge is 5-10… --- ## [At what age did you discover masturbating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-did-you-discover-masturbating/516492)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-did-you-discover-masturbating/516492 "2009-11-10T00:40:25Z")
As mentioned in this thread (albeit as a poll, but still) I figured I would post the question. Some quick hits about it Male or Female? What age did you start? Did you know what you were doing? If not, did you … --- ## [Russian airliner crash in Sinai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-airliner-crash-in-sinai/736452)
**Author:** [@John\_Bredin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Bredin)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-airliner-crash-in-sinai/736452 "2015-11-10T06:16:40Z")
I’m a bit surprised the crash of the Kogalymavia/Metrojet airliner in the Sinai on Saturday does not have a topic here. :confused: I would have thought any of the following would have earned it a thread: \*crashes from t… --- ## [Need F-ed up videos on Youtube FAST!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-f-ed-up-videos-on-youtube-fast/574220)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-f-ed-up-videos-on-youtube-fast/574220 "2011-03-18T08:06:59Z")
If it will inhabit your nightmares, I want to see it ASAP. My coworkers and I are torturing one another. We’ve sent out Telly Savalas doing If, Leonard Nimoy’s Ballad of Bilbo Baggins, and the infamous Yatta! video. A… --- ## [Vasectomy question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vasectomy-question/556880)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vasectomy-question/556880 "2010-10-21T22:39:10Z")
As I understand it, in a vasectomy, the vas deferens is cut and sealed, preventing the sperm from leaving the testicles. but the testicles don’t “know” that the vas deferens has been severed, so don’t they continue to re… --- ## [Ponderable Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ponderable-questions/666137)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ponderable-questions/666137 "2013-08-16T16:36:55Z")
Why can’t I fry eggs in my freezer? What is 1+1? Why do things fall down? --- ## [Stabbings at Pittsburgh high school - 20 injured](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stabbings-at-pittsburgh-high-school-20-injured/685708)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stabbings-at-pittsburgh-high-school-20-injured/685708 "2014-04-15T01:32:28Z")
This is unreal to me. Twenty students injured, apparently by another student. --- ## [Save my wedding ring doc, cut off my finger -- You lost your finger we lost your ring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-my-wedding-ring-doc-cut-off-my-finger-you-lost-your-finger-we-lost-your-ring/279464)
**Author:** [@Kel\_Varnsen\_Latex\_Division](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kel_Varnsen_Latex_Division)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2004, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-my-wedding-ring-doc-cut-off-my-finger-you-lost-your-finger-we-lost-your-ring/279464 "2004-12-16T00:26:17Z")
Could this be any funnier? http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/12/12/marine.finger.ap/index.html --- ## [I pit Asians against Affirmative Action](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-asians-against-affirmative-action/370815)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2006, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-asians-against-affirmative-action/370815 "2006-09-09T07:49:39Z")
I was discussing this thread with some Asian friends of mine (I am Asian) and a noticable minority of them were just against the idea of Affirmative Action. Do my children deserve help by affirmative action? - Great Deb… --- ## [Why Are There Only Two Parties In The USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-only-two-parties-in-the-usa/613491)
**Author:** [@Ken001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ken001)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-only-two-parties-in-the-usa/613491 "2012-02-22T21:46:25Z")
Why only the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the USA? Are they stipulated as official parties by law? Why are there no Green, Liberal, Christian, Labour etc parties? --- ## [Batman vs Superman Comic-con Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-vs-superman-comic-con-trailer/724886)
**Author:** [@randwill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randwill)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-vs-superman-comic-con-trailer/724886 "2015-07-14T23:37:54Z")
Looks like the new film is playing it for laughs. Good move. The whole gritty, dark overly-serious superhero film seems so last year at this point. Hope Adam West has a funny cameo. --- ## [Forum Personality Types](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-personality-types/616729)
**Author:** [@living\_in\_hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/living_in_hell)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-personality-types/616729 "2012-04-03T16:56:12Z")
Every online forum has its own set of characters. Think: Friends or St Elmo’s Fire or any other group of predictable players. Who are you? --- ## [Can Chuck Norris be anymore of a dumb ass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-chuck-norris-be-anymore-of-a-dumb-ass/524707)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-chuck-norris-be-anymore-of-a-dumb-ass/524707 "2010-01-15T15:21:55Z")
I think he took a few too many blows to the head: \*\*Chuck Norris Hunts for Obama’s ‘Secret Vault’ as Interpol Conspiracy Theories Get Wilder \*\* http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/declassified/archive/2010/01/12/chuck-norri… --- ## [Shelves inside kitchen cabinets keep falling down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelves-inside-kitchen-cabinets-keep-falling-down/953192)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelves-inside-kitchen-cabinets-keep-falling-down/953192 "2021-10-27T17:39:52Z")
Our kitchen cabinets are what I’d term to be middle-level quality (Schrock). The shelves are adjustable and held by small pins that sit in the holes on the inside of the unit – four for each shelf. The pegs look like t… --- ## [Adele's 'Rollin' In the Deep'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adeles-rollin-in-the-deep/586214)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adeles-rollin-in-the-deep/586214 "2011-06-25T18:47:13Z")
Love, love, LOVE this song. But what does ‘rolling in the deep’ MEAN? Is it some slang term I’ve never heard? I get that this is a song about being deeply hurt, of bitter anger and pain… But WTH is rollin… --- ## [Repugs insist on oath for demos to hear Cheney speech.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repugs-insist-on-oath-for-demos-to-hear-cheney-speech/257795)
**Author:** [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2004, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repugs-insist-on-oath-for-demos-to-hear-cheney-speech/257795 "2004-10-29T15:53:08Z")
So they thought some people might protest. Well whoop dee doo. If you can’t take the heat…get out of the race. The politics of exclusion. Works well I’m sure. --- ## [Martian Tripod War Machine vs. M1A1 Abrams Tank. Who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martian-tripod-war-machine-vs-m1a1-abrams-tank-who-wins/214570)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2003, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martian-tripod-war-machine-vs-m1a1-abrams-tank-who-wins/214570 "2003-11-26T02:03:12Z")
Here– http://drzeus.best.vwh.net/wotw/other/daniel1.jpg Is the Martian Tripod war machine. A fearsome vehicle. Crewed by a single Martian, equipped with grasping tentacles, a Heat Ray that can blast buildings, fry doze… --- ## [Is it just me, or does iPad have a hard time with YouTube?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-does-ipad-have-a-hard-time-with-youtube/636895)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-does-ipad-have-a-hard-time-with-youtube/636895 "2012-10-08T16:44:23Z")
Every other video is blocked, has YouTube “restrictions”, or, most, needs a flash player that iPad can’t accept. Thing is, back in the old days, before the latest round of OS improvements, iPad had a built in YouTube ap … --- ## [I guess we're taking each other back to court...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-taking-each-other-back-to-court/441856)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-taking-each-other-back-to-court/441856 "2008-03-22T16:55:35Z")
In this thread I told the tale of how I lost my temper and, incorrectly, unloaded on my ex-mother-in-law for my ex-wife’s actions. Quite a lot of you pointed out the errors of my way and many of you stated I should take… --- ## [Why does sunburned skin feel hot to someone else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-sunburned-skin-feel-hot-to-someone-else/295419)
**Author:** [@spotmaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spotmaker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2005, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-sunburned-skin-feel-hot-to-someone-else/295419 "2005-03-21T20:35:07Z")
My wife and I painted a wall outside yesterday and managed to fricassee ourselves pretty good. Not to the point of blistering, but let’s just say I’m a walking etymology for the term “redneck.” When I woke up this mornin… --- ## [Self Defense Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-defense-questions/219354)
**Author:** [@Glitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glitch)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2004, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-defense-questions/219354 "2004-01-18T06:08:53Z")
Seems to be a popular topic lately. Rather than go from thread to thread posting the same stuff, I thought I’d just open up my very own general thread. So, if you have any questions dealing with self defense, armed or … --- ## [What is the point of teaching kids set theory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-teaching-kids-set-theory/841955)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-teaching-kids-set-theory/841955 "2019-11-07T13:40:56Z")
This post reminded me of this question. I grew up in the 80s. I took math all through primary education and through two years college math (Calc 1, Calc 2, DiffEq, something else I don’t remember). I don’t ever really… --- ## [How will Rush Limbaugh handle Ted Kennedy's death \[whenever it happens\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-rush-limbaugh-handle-ted-kennedys-death-whenever-it-happens/449721)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-rush-limbaugh-handle-ted-kennedys-death-whenever-it-happens/449721 "2008-05-28T22:38:19Z")
Over the years Ted Kennedy has been a bete noire for Rush Limbaugh. Even if he recovers from his current illness, he could die at any time. How would Rush Limbaugh handle it on his show? 1 - Trash him as he always has. … --- ## [TV shows/soaps with really stupid names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-soaps-with-really-stupid-names/562256)
**Author:** [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-soaps-with-really-stupid-names/562256 "2010-12-01T20:42:38Z")
The Edge of Night, Search For Tomorrow, and Another World are the 3 dumbest sounding names for soap operas I can think of. That got me thinking…What are your picks for TV shows with stupid names, even if the show is goo… --- ## [Have you ever ID'd another Doper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-idd-another-doper/648107)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-idd-another-doper/648107 "2013-01-25T20:37:53Z")
As someone you actually knew, somebody you had “met” before on another board or as a public figure? --- ## [Homemade hummus is HARD!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-hummus-is-hard/638093)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-hummus-is-hard/638093 "2012-10-22T10:24:10Z")
So I thought I’d give making hummus at home a whirl, I couldn’t easily locate sesame seeds or tahini(I’m not in the US and yes I COULD fine them eventually maybe but the cost might negate the whole point) so I decided to… --- ## [PETA says : Don't call them fish ! Call them sea kittens !](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peta-says-dont-call-them-fish-call-them-sea-kittens/480998)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peta-says-dont-call-them-fish-call-them-sea-kittens/480998 "2009-01-15T16:14:54Z")
PETA has come up with a new idea. Call fish sea kittens, and no one will eat them anymore ! After all, you wouldn’t eat kittens would you ? \* PETA does seem determined to be a parody of itself. As someone elsewhere sa… --- ## [uh, what? No, really. What just happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-what-no-really-what-just-happened/535797)
**Author:** [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-what-no-really-what-just-happened/535797 "2010-04-14T21:22:23Z")
Lame, I am sure, and probably not pit fodder, but, man, I am just . . . bummed out. See, when I grew up, I learned we have certain responsibilities, not because of circumstances, or civil conventions, but simply because… --- ## [Die Hard C4 Elevator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/die-hard-c4-elevator/736238)
**Author:** [@RearEchelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RearEchelon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/die-hard-c4-elevator/736238 "2015-11-06T01:51:47Z")
Forgive me if this has been asked before, but the Search function doesn’t seem to be working at the moment. I watched Die Hard today for about the 100th time and once again there was something about the scene where two o… --- ## [How evil is this idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-evil-is-this-idea/627215)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-evil-is-this-idea/627215 "2012-07-07T13:23:38Z")
A couple of friends and I were watching s TV show dealing with some of the behind-the-scene workings at major zoos. Most of the show talked about the things the keepers do to keep the animals they care for entertained an… --- ## [Mint julep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mint-julep/581101)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mint-julep/581101 "2011-05-16T01:13:29Z")
A sure sign that summer is rapidly upon us. I am forgoing the silver cup in favor of a repurposed Jamesons Irish Coffee glass. Hard times, indeed, but needs must. Bourbon, sugar, mint, crushed ice. The perfect drink for… --- ## [Who Was President of the US When You Were Born](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-president-of-the-us-when-you-were-born/579594)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-president-of-the-us-when-you-were-born/579594 "2011-04-27T12:29:38Z")
Who was the President of the USA when you came into existence? --- ## [What is it about overweight people and opera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-overweight-people-and-opera/457178)
**Author:** [@Valteron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valteron)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2008, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-overweight-people-and-opera/457178 "2008-07-21T17:41:58Z")
For years I have wondered why there is some correlation between obesity and opera singing. Pavarotti, Domingo, Bryn Terfel, for exampe. Or look at these guys, Frank and John Tenaglia here The two most obvious things abo… --- ## [Why do so many gay people gravitate to show business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-gay-people-gravitate-to-show-business/527156)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-gay-people-gravitate-to-show-business/527156 "2010-02-05T16:21:03Z")
I was reading some “blind items” to my friend, and she said “it sounds like most stars, male and female, are gay” (not that there’s anything wrong…) She was curious as to why this would be. I can only surmise that it … --- ## [IF Trump Gets Elected... What Happens When He Can't Deliver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-gets-elected-what-happens-when-he-cant-deliver/748201)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-trump-gets-elected-what-happens-when-he-cant-deliver/748201 "2016-03-08T15:55:43Z")
Let’s think the unthinkable. Let’s imagine that Donald Trump actually manages to eke out a victory in November. If that happens, it will mean I’ve been ridiculously wrong about him for months, but you can remind me of t… --- ## [I'm NOT making corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-making-corned-beef-and-cabbage-for-st-patricks-day/615858)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-making-corned-beef-and-cabbage-for-st-patricks-day/615858 "2012-03-18T16:34:36Z")
I always make corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day – unless I forget, in which case I make it eventually. This year, I’m not gonna. I love corned beef and cabbage. Mmm… Leftover cabbage in a bowl, and corned b… --- ## [The Brit is 'Tommy', the German 'Fritz', the Russian 'Ivan', the American...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-brit-is-tommy-the-german-fritz-the-russian-ivan-the-american/726427)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-brit-is-tommy-the-german-fritz-the-russian-ivan-the-american/726427 "2015-07-31T20:24:07Z")
Slang names for soldiers, from the World Wars, used by enemies and allies alike. But I can’t find the equivalent for the U.S. serviceman, the closest I can find is ‘doughboy’, of uncertain etymology and largely used in t… --- ## [Can an American town ban Christmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-american-town-ban-christmas/844459)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-american-town-ban-christmas/844459 "2019-12-19T02:07:53Z")
25% of the plots to children movies seem to be around Christmas being banned/cancelled in some way, usually by way of the mayor or overpowered city council somehow having the ability to literally prevent people from indi… --- ## [I watched The Godfather part III tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-watched-the-godfather-part-iii-tonight/546442)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2010, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-watched-the-godfather-part-iii-tonight/546442 "2010-07-14T23:38:07Z")
I had heard nothing but bad things about it so I lost my chance to watch it objectively. Why doesn’t anyone like it. I am not trying to defend it, but I am no good at judging things so I need to know the popular opinio… --- ## [Do you let your cats go outside?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-let-your-cats-go-outside/513228)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2010, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-let-your-cats-go-outside/513228 "2010-05-11T22:53:09Z")
And why or why not? My answer’s yes, but only since my neighbor’s dog got euthanized. I also put in a better fence. Mrs. Who is only allowed to roam the back yard. --- ## [What is the Evolutionary Significance of Homosexuality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-evolutionary-significance-of-homosexuality/537702)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-evolutionary-significance-of-homosexuality/537702 "2010-05-01T02:40:07Z")
Okay, right off I have to tell you, for the sake of this thread, you have to assume homosexuality came about because of evolution (I realize not everybody believes that–even those who support gays). That having been sai… --- ## [Is it worthwhile to buy old movies in HD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worthwhile-to-buy-old-movies-in-hd/649548)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worthwhile-to-buy-old-movies-in-hd/649548 "2013-02-08T04:16:43Z")
There are a few old movies (1950 - 1970-ish) I’d like to buy from the iTunes store, available in SD ($9.99) and HD ($14.99), and I’m debating whether HD is worth the extra five bucks. What do you think? --- ## [Dumb trashy section 8 family down the block with the Republican Party Sign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-trashy-section-8-family-down-the-block-with-the-republican-party-sign/735862)
**Author:** [@BaldDudePeekskill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldDudePeekskill)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-trashy-section-8-family-down-the-block-with-the-republican-party-sign/735862 "2015-11-02T19:54:13Z")
The legislators whose sign is proudly displayed in your trash-filled, weedy yard, next to the cans of PBR, and ghetto pit bull dog poop you don’t bother to pick up, are itching to severely limit the number of section 8 … --- ## [Battlebots '21](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlebots-21/939368)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlebots-21/939368 "2022-06-26T03:22:38Z")
So, anything going on in reality TV right now? American Ninja Warrior? Dancing With The Stars? America’s Got Talent? Masterchef? That other Masterchef? Is World of Dance even a thing anymore? So it’s just American Idol? … --- ## [halloween music!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-music/514819)
**Author:** [@pope\_hentai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pope_hentai)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-music/514819 "2009-10-29T15:02:48Z")
looking for good or even decent songs to drop onto my mp3 player for work on halloween… so far i’ve got a couple alice cooper songs dead mans party by oingo boingo monster mash ghostbusters and the omen theme. any … --- ## [Menstruation is pretty dramatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menstruation-is-pretty-dramatic/168561)
**Author:** [@pizzabrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pizzabrat)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2003, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menstruation-is-pretty-dramatic/168561 "2003-07-21T11:17:03Z")
So one tiny little egg wasn’t fertalized. Big Deal. Does that really call for an entire week of bleeding from your genitals? Would a uterus be happier if every egg ovulated were concieved? --- ## [How does this gas station do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-gas-station-do-it/740433)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-this-gas-station-do-it/740433 "2015-12-23T05:57:50Z")
There is an independent gas station near me that also has a couple of other locations. They do not have a mini-mart at any of their locations. They offer full service at no extra charge, and they are usually 15-20 cent… --- ## [Skimming the surface: Scum Mafia FORBIDDEN thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skimming-the-surface-scum-mafia-forbidden-thread/526896)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skimming-the-surface-scum-mafia-forbidden-thread/526896 "2010-03-19T14:18:57Z")
Since Chronos hasn’t started one, I’ll make one here. Pleez no one active in the game read this thread. Pleez no one post any spoilers from the spoiled view here. Also, I think Chronos still wants another couple potenti… --- ## ["We want Porn in Iraq" real or photoshop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-want-porn-in-iraq-real-or-photoshop/276832)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2004, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-want-porn-in-iraq-real-or-photoshop/276832 "2004-11-28T21:12:00Z")
Ok, I admit it, I was on bangedup.com looking at scary/gross pictures. On the website they have an arabic-looking guy holding up a sign saying “We want porn in Iraq!” now the first thing I was thinking of was, hoax/photo… --- ## [Are silent letters evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-silent-letters-evil/594147)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-silent-letters-evil/594147 "2011-08-28T13:22:46Z")
My friend is telling me that silent letters are ruining the planet. He says that the “h” in “John”, or the “u” in “you” are printed on paper so many times that we could save many trees a year if we stoped doing this. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1522&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1524&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)