# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1552&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:** 1553 --- ## [Doctor Who (reboot) S08E10 -- In the Forest of the Night (boxed spoilers until aired)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-reboot-s08e10-in-the-forest-of-the-night-boxed-spoilers-until-aired/702417)
**Author:** [@Toucanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toucanna)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2014, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-reboot-s08e10-in-the-forest-of-the-night-boxed-spoilers-until-aired/702417 "2014-11-07T11:41:12Z")
The Rule: no unboxed spoilers until after this episode airs on the west coast of the USA (i.e., “Pacific Time” \[sorry Alaska/Hawaii\]. In other words, boxed spoilers until 3:00 AM UTC). BBC synopsis: Radio Times blurb:… --- ## [Best titles ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-titles-ever/487598)
**Author:** [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2009, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-titles-ever/487598 "2009-03-06T03:25:29Z")
I would like to compile a list of the best book titles ever, with your help. I will start the ball rolling as follows: The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks, … --- ## [The Amazing Race 11/30 - "Oh %#$@!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-11-30-oh/475056)
**Author:** [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2008, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-11-30-oh/475056 "2008-12-06T03:57:59Z")
Actual quote: “You’re Gonna Get Me Killed!” The promos for this week’s episode highlight one of the teams committing the cardinal sin of losing The Amazing Fanny-pack and their passports. So the REAL quote that sums u… --- ## [Who gives a toddler an expensive bracelet or necklace?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gives-a-toddler-an-expensive-bracelet-or-necklace/629451)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gives-a-toddler-an-expensive-bracelet-or-necklace/629451 "2016-06-12T22:27:15Z")
I feel bad for the two mugging victims. But why in the heck were those toddlers wearing expensive jewelry? Haven’t they heard of kids plastic jewelry in the toy section? Or at least buy a cheap pot metal chain for a todd… --- ## [Frank Shuts Down A Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frank-shuts-down-a-thread/434087)
**Author:** [@Zambini57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zambini57)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frank-shuts-down-a-thread/434087 "2008-01-23T04:21:29Z")
The other day, someone started a thread: "Have You Ever Seen The Sky?’ Yeah, at first glance it seemed kind of stupid. Just some dumbass tag-on to those other threads, “Have You Seen The Ocean?”, etc. But, as I consid… --- ## [In languages with grammatical gender, are jokes/witticisms ever made that take advantage of this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-languages-with-grammatical-gender-are-jokes-witticisms-ever-made-that-take-advantage-of-this/634489)
**Author:** [@jepflast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jepflast)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-languages-with-grammatical-gender-are-jokes-witticisms-ever-made-that-take-advantage-of-this/634489 "2012-09-16T11:56:46Z")
For example, in German, is it ever funny to switch a der for a die or das, and/or to change word endings for gender agreement? Or is this so trite and cheesy that it never happens after childhood? Or would such constru… --- ## [Identify a wrist watch please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-wrist-watch-please/542187)
**Author:** [@JimNightshade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimNightshade)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-wrist-watch-please/542187 "2010-06-07T20:09:34Z")
Hallo. I bought a wrist watch at a car boot sale. Can anybody help me find more information on this thing, and preferably a manual? I have tried google etc but no luck there. On the front it says “BMW” and “QUARTZ” and… --- ## [How a catalytic converter goes bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-a-catalytic-converter-goes-bad/556035)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-a-catalytic-converter-goes-bad/556035 "2010-10-05T03:42:45Z")
Well, how can something with no moving parts go bad? Is it a sensor inside the industry doesn’t care to fix? --- ## [Best android or robot in a movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-android-or-robot-in-a-movie/787133)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-android-or-robot-in-a-movie/787133 "2017-06-16T01:23:22Z")
What in your opinion is the best depiction you have ever seen in a film of an artificial human, whether it’s mechanical or biomechanical or whatever? By best I’m not talking about the strongest or the scariest or the str… --- ## [When'd you find the first white hair on your head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whend-you-find-the-first-white-hair-on-your-head/687256)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whend-you-find-the-first-white-hair-on-your-head/687256 "2014-05-06T00:06:47Z")
And how’d you react? I have… no… particular reason… to ask… --- ## [Where can I get shredding services?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-shredding-services/485476)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-shredding-services/485476 "2015-09-28T12:01:55Z")
I have a box full of credit card solicitations and other documents that need shredding. I would take me forever to do them on my little personal shredder. Is there anywhere I can take them for shredding without paying a … --- ## [Keep Your Goddamn Anal Beads Out Of The Dishwasher!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-your-goddamn-anal-beads-out-of-the-dishwasher/365063)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2006, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-your-goddamn-anal-beads-out-of-the-dishwasher/365063 "2006-07-20T20:42:11Z")
From Craig’s List Just thought I would share. --- ## [Helping My Couple Friends Move And SHE Doesn't Plan To Be There?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helping-my-couple-friends-move-and-she-doesnt-plan-to-be-there/594696)
**Author:** [@crazytooth615](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazytooth615)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helping-my-couple-friends-move-and-she-doesnt-plan-to-be-there/594696 "2011-09-05T02:57:48Z")
My long-time friend is moving in with his new girlfriend. I volunteered my boyfriend and I to help them move into their new rental house, and he accepted, saying he would let me know when and what time. Moving day has … --- ## [Is Zooey Deschanel Becoming Typecast in her roles or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-zooey-deschanel-becoming-typecast-in-her-roles-or-not/634685)
**Author:** [@Emypies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emypies)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-zooey-deschanel-becoming-typecast-in-her-roles-or-not/634685 "2012-09-19T00:46:34Z")
Hello, everybody. I am an A2 Film studies student and doing a research study on whether Zooey Deschanel is becoming typecast in her roles or not. So, I need answers, from online messaging forums, and from anyone. So pl… --- ## [Dessert for the homeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dessert-for-the-homeless/525710)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dessert-for-the-homeless/525710 "2010-01-26T16:43:23Z")
My widows’ group is taking dinner to a shelter for women and children. We will eat with them, so in total there are going to be about 16 adults and 8 kids. I volunteered to make the dessert. They live at the shelter for … --- ## [Does all food metabolize into glucose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-all-food-metabolize-into-glucose/416012)
**Author:** [@goddessodd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goddessodd)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-all-food-metabolize-into-glucose/416012 "2007-08-22T16:58:55Z")
It seems to me that I read somewhere that all food eventually is metabolized into glucose (or maybe glycogen?) I realize the question is almost certainly high school science material, but I am having a difficult time co… --- ## [So, ISIS now can make a dirty nuclear bomb?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-isis-now-can-make-a-dirty-nuclear-bomb/722172)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-isis-now-can-make-a-dirty-nuclear-bomb/722172 "2015-06-15T16:44:13Z")
According to The Independent, according to the Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, Nato has expressed deep concerns about the materials seized by Isis from research centres and hospitals that would normally only b… --- ## [Pres Macron says there is proof that Assad/Syria engaged in chemical weapons attack. What next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pres-macron-says-there-is-proof-that-assad-syria-engaged-in-chemical-weapons-attack-what-next/812299)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pres-macron-says-there-is-proof-that-assad-syria-engaged-in-chemical-weapons-attack-what-next/812299 "2018-04-23T21:46:49Z")
President says that he has stated that “We have proof that last week chemical weapons, at least chlorine, were used by the regime of Bashar al-Assad.” This is a ‘red line’ for the President, “the use of chemical weapons… --- ## [What are your must-read book recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-must-read-book-recommendations/78527)
**Author:** [@Lucifer12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucifer12)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2002, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-must-read-book-recommendations/78527 "2002-04-27T20:45:38Z")
This is no doubt a perennial thread, but if you’re like me, the answers change every few months or so. Also, I’m looking for something new to read and would like some suggestions. Right now I’d have to say my current fa… --- ## [What bumper stickers have you had stolen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bumper-stickers-have-you-had-stolen/520172)
**Author:** [@\_xiao\_wenti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_xiao_wenti)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bumper-stickers-have-you-had-stolen/520172 "2011-07-07T05:36:54Z")
I haven’t had many bumper stickers on my cars, but until recently never have had any removed. But I have had 4 Obama stickers stolen/removed from my car – the latest by my MIL. You? --- ## [Debt Collectors: A$$holes or Honest Shlubs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-collectors-a-holes-or-honest-shlubs/588919)
**Author:** [@Uber\_the\_Goober](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uber_the_Goober)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debt-collectors-a-holes-or-honest-shlubs/588919 "2011-07-20T12:35:08Z")
So I’ve got considerable credit card debt, and I live in PA. I haven’t made any payments on my credit card accounts in around a year, preferring food and shelter over a good credit rating. My financial situation has ho… --- ## [Poll: Was high school mostly good or mostly bad for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-was-high-school-mostly-good-or-mostly-bad-for-you/484745)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-was-high-school-mostly-good-or-mostly-bad-for-you/484745 "2009-02-08T17:23:06Z")
Suggested by carlotta’s remark in a current CS thread, specifically the sentence I liked Twilight (although, while I can suspend disbelief for vampires, I am not sure I can believe that ANYONE would willingly repeat hig… --- ## [Grrr, TIL about Bible Belters flagrantly violating the Establishment Clause with open school prayer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grrr-til-about-bible-belters-flagrantly-violating-the-establishment-clause-with-open-school-prayer/788399)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grrr-til-about-bible-belters-flagrantly-violating-the-establishment-clause-with-open-school-prayer/788399 "2017-06-16T16:17:58Z")
I have always suspected that small towns in the Bible Belt have routinely ignored the Establishment Clause as long as they have existed, and have continued to do so on into the 21st century, because no one “narcs” on the… --- ## [Did anyone else know of people who routinely stole condiments/silverwear from restaurants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-know-of-people-who-routinely-stole-condiments-silverwear-from-restaurants/959039)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-know-of-people-who-routinely-stole-condiments-silverwear-from-restaurants/959039 "2022-03-10T10:03:23Z")
I’m not talking taking an excessive amount of ketchup packets (which I don’t consider stealing if you intend to use them eventually but if you want to comment feel free too) I’m talking at actual sit-down restaurants whe… --- ## [Uh-oh, maybe the "outrage" will be justified this time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-oh-maybe-the-outrage-will-be-justified-this-time/380872)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2006, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uh-oh-maybe-the-outrage-will-be-justified-this-time/380872 "2006-11-30T01:46:28Z")
Dutch to ban wearing of Muslim burqa in public The article says this won’t affect many people, but I have a bad feeling about this. Frankly, it seems like pretty stupid legislation, especially coming form what has hi… --- ## [Impending holidays and stuff in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impending-holidays-and-stuff-in-the-mmp/953971)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 275\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impending-holidays-and-stuff-in-the-mmp/953971 "2021-11-15T04:44:07Z")
It’s the time of year when, back in my working days, very little got done. What with Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and having to burn up use-or-lose leave, things would get really loose in the office. Add to tha… --- ## [A River Runs Through It: A Soggy MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-river-runs-through-it-a-soggy-mmp/958675)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 297\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-river-runs-through-it-a-soggy-mmp/958675 "2022-02-07T21:58:03Z")
So a water main upstairs broke, it’s getting worse, and “Princess Pretty Paws” is panicking. Appropriate Music So how’s everybody else’s Monday starting? --- ## [Do you ever go out without ID?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-go-out-without-id/847764)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-go-out-without-id/847764 "2020-02-16T20:07:09Z")
I’ve read a bunch of stories on sites like Not Always Right where a store clerk will ask for ID and the customer claims not to have any. These aren’t necessarily underage kids trying to buy beer - some are adults who app… --- ## [David Stern v. Jim Rome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-stern-v-jim-rome/625082)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-stern-v-jim-rome/625082 "2012-06-20T11:35:10Z")
NBA commissioner Stern was a guest on Rome’s radio show today, and Rome asked him if the draft lottery was fixed. Now, this is a question that many people have asked since the lottery because of the circumstances (the Ne… --- ## [Question for Pro-life Supporters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-pro-life-supporters/552959)
**Author:** [@Hold\_Fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hold_Fast)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-pro-life-supporters/552959 "2010-09-13T17:57:56Z")
First off, don’t think I’m trying to attack you or anything, but am just bringing a question to the table. And Pro-Choice’ers, not to discriminate, but I’d just like to ask you to hold off posting in massive amounts for… --- ## [Do you have fresh garlic in your home usually?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-fresh-garlic-in-your-home-usually/622583)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-fresh-garlic-in-your-home-usually/622583 "2012-05-22T02:04:23Z")
Cloves in jars don’t count. My guess is 76% YES, 24% NO, but I could be wayyyyyy off. --- ## [Wisconsin vs. Utah (moving)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-vs-utah-moving/483473)
**Author:** [@incidental](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/incidental)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2009, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-vs-utah-moving/483473 "2009-02-04T05:53:54Z")
A few months ago, I solicited opinions on where I should move. At this point, I’m deciding between moving to Salt Lake City versus Milwaukee. I’m very torn - the jobs are more or less equal, so that’s not a major conside… --- ## [A somewhat disturbing link...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-somewhat-disturbing-link/58856)
**Author:** [@Badtz\_Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badtz_Maru)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2001, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-somewhat-disturbing-link/58856 "2001-03-26T00:14:47Z")
I found this link on another page, and it’s freaked me out a bit more than anything I’ve encountered in a few days, which says something considering the kinds of sites I frequent. I’ve heard that some people have actual… --- ## [Words TV has added to our vocabulary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-tv-has-added-to-our-vocabulary/610149)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-tv-has-added-to-our-vocabulary/610149 "2012-01-25T21:36:04Z")
In another thread in a different forum someone posted: “Unpossible. If someone had thought of Zapp Brannigan surely they would have mentioned it in the thread already.” People now use “unpossible” to mean “impossible” bu… --- ## [how much does it cost to provide WiFi on commuter bus or train car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-it-cost-to-provide-wifi-on-commuter-bus-or-train-car/577915)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-it-cost-to-provide-wifi-on-commuter-bus-or-train-car/577915 "2011-04-17T02:27:07Z")
if not all trains and buses have done this, presumably the cost or other complexity is non-trivial. So how expensive and/or complex is it nowadays? --- ## [That will teach you to turn your F\*\*\*ing cell phone off during a show!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-will-teach-you-to-turn-your-f-ing-cell-phone-off-during-a-show/332318)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2005, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-will-teach-you-to-turn-your-f-ing-cell-phone-off-during-a-show/332318 "2005-11-25T06:11:31Z")
An actor takes things into his own hands: Heroic Griffiths stops phone call --- ## [Michelle Obama and oldest daughter look like sisters.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michelle-obama-and-oldest-daughter-look-like-sisters/640302)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michelle-obama-and-oldest-daughter-look-like-sisters/640302 "2012-11-09T23:56:15Z")
Malia is growing up fast. Nearly the same height as her mom and they look so similar to me. Easily could be mistaken for sisters. nice comparison with Michelle and Malia standing together. http://www.zimbio.com/picture… --- ## [Recommend me a PC sandbox game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-pc-sandbox-game/698306)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-pc-sandbox-game/698306 "2014-09-17T01:09:07Z")
Hi. Usually I play RPGs but I’m under a lot of stress right now and was thinking I could use a nice, relaxing sandbox-style PC game to play around with. I enjoy strategy/puzzle games and resource-management games but I … --- ## [The Dreaded One Night Stand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dreaded-one-night-stand/2001)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 1999, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dreaded-one-night-stand/2001 "1999-08-26T16:06:00Z")
On threads of a sexual morality nature I often hear uninvolved, women chime about how liberated they are and then they qualify that with a prissy, “Of course I’m not looking for a one-night-stand.” Well, what’s wrong wit… --- ## [Monthly Finance Charge=Interest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-finance-charge-interest/486005)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2009, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-finance-charge-interest/486005 "2009-02-17T00:52:37Z")
Car companies have been pulling this crap for a while now. They advertise 0% APR or some crap, and then have a a monthly finance charge. In other words, they won’t charge any interest, but they will charge a $25 monthl… --- ## [More Conservapedia fun: 'Scientific Theory' is a just the secularized version of the word "heresy"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-conservapedia-fun-scientific-theory-is-a-just-the-secularized-version-of-the-word-heresy/584322)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-conservapedia-fun-scientific-theory-is-a-just-the-secularized-version-of-the-word-heresy/584322 "2011-06-07T21:10:26Z")
Lots of good stuff in the list. ‘Heresy’ is secularized to ‘Scientific Theory’ Washington’s Birthday was somehow non-secular, but President’s Day is secular. ‘Constitutionalist’ to ‘Birther’. --- ## [Are athletes' heights typically measured with or without shoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-athletes-heights-typically-measured-with-or-without-shoes/372149)
**Author:** [@aerotive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aerotive)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-athletes-heights-typically-measured-with-or-without-shoes/372149 "2006-09-13T17:47:55Z")
More specifically I’d like to know whether professional tennis players and pro basketball players usually have their height measured with or without shoes. I guess also, do they just tell leagues, teams and tournaments… --- ## [What's the most you've ever given to a panhandler, and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-youve-ever-given-to-a-panhandler-and-why/523246)
**Author:** [@LonesomePolecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LonesomePolecat)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-youve-ever-given-to-a-panhandler-and-why/523246 "2010-01-09T09:15:36Z")
What’s the most you’ve ever given to a panhandler, and why? Whether or not I give anything to a panhandler depends entirely on my mood and what I make of the person handling my pans. When I’m in a bad mood, the Virgin M… --- ## [Annoy a liberal: put a stupid sticker on your car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoy-a-liberal-put-a-stupid-sticker-on-your-car/301416)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2005, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoy-a-liberal-put-a-stupid-sticker-on-your-car/301416 "2005-04-30T20:09:09Z")
I’m a liberal, or at least a civil libertarian and an economic centrist. But I can see some features of liberalism that inspire humor. I don’t automatically get in a huff when someone skewers one of my beliefs. For in… --- ## ["Hony Tonk Piano" or "Saloon Piano" - what is it ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hony-tonk-piano-or-saloon-piano-what-is-it/287724)
**Author:** [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2005, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hony-tonk-piano-or-saloon-piano-what-is-it/287724 "2005-02-08T21:52:51Z")
You must have heard the distinctive sound of this piano. Ever hear the middle section of “Good Vibrations”? (possibly the loudest part of the song). Anyway, there is a piano in there that does not sound like a conventi… --- ## [Angle grinder question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angle-grinder-question/656362)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/angle-grinder-question/656362 "2013-12-17T14:57:26Z")
I was playing with my new angle grinder. It’ll turn on for about 20 seconds and then shut off with a burning smell, even when I’m just letting it spin in the air. Normal or no? If it is defective would it be ethical to r… --- ## [Members of the US military are called...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/members-of-the-us-military-are-called/714011)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/members-of-the-us-military-are-called/714011 "2015-03-05T00:08:15Z")
In the four branches of the US military, we have sailors, soldiers, airmen, and marines. Is there a generic term to describe a current member of the US military whose service branch is not specified? --- ## [Worse roommate: random stranger or a ghost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-roommate-random-stranger-or-a-ghost/680814)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-roommate-random-stranger-or-a-ghost/680814 "2016-09-27T18:53:49Z")
Please read before voting I read another story today where someone who had things mysteriously move in their house found out that they had some random weirdo living in their house. Again the real owners joked about ghos… --- ## [Don't call me with a blocked ID or a number I don't know, asshat.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-call-me-with-a-blocked-id-or-a-number-i-dont-know-asshat/420177)
**Author:** [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2007, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-call-me-with-a-blocked-id-or-a-number-i-dont-know-asshat/420177 "2007-09-27T18:21:30Z")
There’s a fucking reason I don’t answer your calls. Good lord. How do you think you’re going to help your case by tricking me into talking to you? What part of “don’t ever call me or text me for any reason” did you not … --- ## [Another Dog Story (Too long too)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dog-story-too-long-too/78055)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dog-story-too-long-too/78055 "2016-07-03T20:28:58Z")
I once read a story about an Irish Wolfhound. These are the largest of all dog breeds, and the reason there are no wolves left in Ireland. There was a Prince, and he had a wolfhound that he loved. The dog was named Gle… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1551&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1553&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)