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**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vagina-boiling-you-internal-screaming/839327 "2019-09-03T15:13:55Z")
So I was in a small New Age-y shop today, buying a stone figurine that I’d seen in the window. The whole place stank of \[del\]burning junk\[/del\] cheap incense, there were posters on the walls about psychic pain relief and… --- ## [Name my hypothetical baby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-my-hypothetical-baby/529217)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-my-hypothetical-baby/529217 "2010-03-05T16:41:02Z")
Really Not All That Bride and I are getting married on May 1st. My mother already has grandchildren, but hers doesn’t, and she’s not-subtly hinting that we better breed quick. We’ve agreed we’ll wait at least 2 years (w… --- ## [Bizarre conservative idea that liberals see Obama as a "God"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-conservative-idea-that-liberals-see-obama-as-a-god/777705)
**Author:** [@Yersenia\_Pestis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yersenia_Pestis)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-conservative-idea-that-liberals-see-obama-as-a-god/777705 "2017-01-24T18:03:35Z")
Has anyone else seem this? Among the most ignorant of the deplorables theres this idea that liberals love Obama so much to the point of deity workship, apparently - how sad and stupid but not surprising considering how … --- ## [OK. You have a small dick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-you-have-a-small-dick/211603)
**Author:** [@Blown\_Injected](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blown_Injected)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2004, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-you-have-a-small-dick/211603 "2004-01-19T15:31:52Z")
An argument Only used by frightened LOSERS. At least some knew where I was going :o with the first thread. This thread inspired by some replies to this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threa… --- ## [How About This for an ACA Alternative](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-this-for-an-aca-alternative/776528)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-this-for-an-aca-alternative/776528 "2017-01-12T17:24:06Z")
OK- I am not a health economist, so let’s try to keep this civil. It’s just an idea and I am wondering if it would work- I am completely open to reasons why it won’t work, though please save your breath if the only reaso… --- ## [Gay Men, Straight Women - Do You Want to See the Penis, or the, uh, Package?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-men-straight-women-do-you-want-to-see-the-penis-or-the-uh-package/439952)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2008, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-men-straight-women-do-you-want-to-see-the-penis-or-the-uh-package/439952 "2008-03-07T08:28:21Z")
Ok, that sounded a little redundant. Bear with me. We’ve been joking in yet another nekkid Harry Potter thread about the, uh, presentation of Mr. Radcliff’s family jewels during his nude scene(s) in Eqqus. And it occurre… --- ## [How do you handle your teen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-your-teen/371527)
**Author:** [@Loopydude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loopydude)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2006, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-your-teen/371527 "2006-09-09T19:03:56Z")
I don’t have tons of time, so I’ll keep this brief: My brother- and sister-in-law (my wife’s bro and his wife, IOW) have a formerly wonderful son of 16 years who is presently making their life a living Hell. In some re… --- ## [Are Black Republicans Sell-Outs/Uncle Toms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-black-republicans-sell-outs-uncle-toms/308114)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2005, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-black-republicans-sell-outs-uncle-toms/308114 "2005-06-15T14:05:37Z")
Do you consider Black Republicans Sell-Outs or Uncle Toms? Why or Why not? More specifically, are people like Niger Innis, Larry Elder, Michael Steele, J.C. Watts, Alan Keyes, Armstrong Williams, and to a lesser extent … --- ## [White House: Mission Accomplished](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-mission-accomplished/210183)
**Author:** [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2003, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-mission-accomplished/210183 "2003-11-05T15:24:27Z")
From today’s Army Times: Sure, the cheezy attempt by the president to bask in the reglected glory of his victorious troops is no big deal, but why’d he have to lie about it ? I guess all those anti-conspiracy theory, … --- ## [What's up with Iran's population pyramid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-irans-population-pyramid/714762)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-irans-population-pyramid/714762 "2015-03-13T21:18:40Z")
Population pyramid for Iran. It looks like they had a big baby boom 20-30 years ago and then followed that with a sharp reduction in births. What caused this? The US had baby booms in the past but our baby boom was no… --- ## [hearing for the first time video: fake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearing-for-the-first-time-video-fake/598191)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearing-for-the-first-time-video-fake/598191 "2011-10-03T19:42:05Z")
I actually used to know a decent amount of sign language because I had a deaf friend, so I am not entirely unfamiliar with deaf culture. I hate to be an internet person who cries “fake!” at everything, but… --- ## [Leggings Fashion Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leggings-fashion-question/596634)
**Author:** [@Pyper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pyper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leggings-fashion-question/596634 "2011-09-20T12:23:30Z")
I have a question regarding the wearing of leggings. Now we all know that wearing leggings as pants is a mortal sin. However, if I am wearing leggings under a dress or skirt, how bad is it if the crotch of those leggin… --- ## [I gotta ask..Zagadka..Why banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gotta-ask-zagadka-why-banned/277835)
**Author:** [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2004, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gotta-ask-zagadka-why-banned/277835 "2004-12-22T07:31:32Z")
I hate being the last to know. --- ## [Who wants to be Prime Minister? Resignations in Tory cabinet and Boris Johnson has resigned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-be-prime-minister-resignations-in-tory-cabinet-and-boris-johnson-has-resigned/967464)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-to-be-prime-minister-resignations-in-tory-cabinet-and-boris-johnson-has-resigned/967464 "2022-07-08T12:25:37Z")
Two huge resignations in Boris Johnson’s cabinet around 6 PM London time today. Let’s start with the Chancellor of the Exchequer: Let’s add the Secretary of State for Health: There will be a Tory leadership electio… --- ## [American-style punctuation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-style-punctuation/609259)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-style-punctuation/609259 "2012-01-19T23:05:29Z")
My girlfriend the editor got into a disagreement with a fellow editor (who is in her 60s and immigrated from Germany as a child and then got American education). This colleague claims that way back when she was in school… --- ## [Racist plays race card](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racist-plays-race-card/312082)
**Author:** [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2005, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racist-plays-race-card/312082 "2005-07-16T00:30:59Z")
A blantant Canadian racist has been convicted for promoting hatred. He claims that his conviction is due to racism against him. Why am I not suprised. :dubious: http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/07/08/ahe… --- ## [Very small meal at high end place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-small-meal-at-high-end-place/587065)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-small-meal-at-high-end-place/587065 "2011-06-29T18:21:26Z")
I had dinner at a fancy place and the meal I got was maybe 300 calories. I take it that is typical for those places? It was chicken and pasta. BTW, I know that many places give you too much food now. And … --- ## [Dehumanizing language should not be allowed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dehumanizing-language-should-not-be-allowed/985435)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dehumanizing-language-should-not-be-allowed/985435 "2023-06-16T10:17:47Z")
The thread about using language like “invaders” to describe immigrants was derailed, imo, by the strawman that we’re not in the business of creating a banned words list. Attacking groups you don’t like by abstracting th… --- ## [heating oil #1 or #2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heating-oil-1-or-2/241470)
**Author:** [@paul\_smars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paul_smars)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heating-oil-1-or-2/241470 "2004-04-26T01:58:23Z")
Which is better to use? Heater and burner says either. Installed in 1991 and I thought they said #2, but that may have been my memory from the unit they replaced. I just called and phone answerer said use whatever the ma… --- ## [I see sparks when I unplug something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-see-sparks-when-i-unplug-something/225666)
**Author:** [@Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2004, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-see-sparks-when-i-unplug-something/225666 "2004-01-23T06:21:42Z")
In my new pad, there are a couple outlets that seem to behave like miniature pyrokinetics. Whenever I plug in or unplug a minor appliance, they spark with a blue or a blue-yellow flame. I’ve also noticed some scorch mark… --- ## [Math Problem: Fairest Way to Score with Uneven Teams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-problem-fairest-way-to-score-with-uneven-teams/423885)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2007, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-problem-fairest-way-to-score-with-uneven-teams/423885 "2007-10-25T22:11:40Z")
About 160 children are divided into teams. For reasons that I won’t get into here, team sizes are unequal; IOW, most teams have exactly 10, but some have as few as 8, and others have as many as 12. Kids earn points indi… --- ## [Actors rolling in residuals bucks from long-running roles on TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-rolling-in-residuals-bucks-from-long-running-roles-on-tv/951192)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-rolling-in-residuals-bucks-from-long-running-roles-on-tv/951192 "2021-09-26T02:03:59Z")
In the afternoon here, I’ve been watching early Law & Order episodes. So early that Lenny Briscoe had to run to a pay phone to call in. At one point, Lenny’s partner was Chris Noth as Mike Logan. I got to thinking-- L&O… --- ## [Jewish heads of state/government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-heads-of-state-government/431613)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-heads-of-state-government/431613 "2022-03-25T20:51:52Z")
Excepting the modern state of Israel, and the ancient Jewish states of the same region, has there ever been a head of state or head of government who actively practised Judaism? Note that I am not referring to Jews in a… --- ## [How do you handle a counter-offer if you give your notice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-a-counter-offer-if-you-give-your-notice/658833)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-handle-a-counter-offer-if-you-give-your-notice/658833 "2013-05-21T03:18:33Z")
I’m in the end-stage of a job search, and expect an offer at the end of the week. The salary would be about 20-25% more than I’m making now. If my current employer asks “What would it take to get you to stay?” how do I h… --- ## [Does anything really make your hair grow faster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-make-your-hair-grow-faster/611186)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anything-really-make-your-hair-grow-faster/611186 "2013-05-16T18:59:18Z")
When I was a kid Seventeen always had those back pages full of hair growth pills and such. Silly, yes. But I’d like to have longer hair by the time my wedding rolls around (I have until October - well, let’s say August… --- ## [What is the first city that comes to mind when I say "Greatest City in the World"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-first-city-that-comes-to-mind-when-i-say-greatest-city-in-the-world/526302)
**Author:** [@Rumor\_Watkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rumor_Watkins)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-first-city-that-comes-to-mind-when-i-say-greatest-city-in-the-world/526302 "2010-01-28T04:48:01Z")
you knew it was coming :cool: --- ## [10 yr old kicked in the face during soccer match](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-yr-old-kicked-in-the-face-during-soccer-match/616707)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-yr-old-kicked-in-the-face-during-soccer-match/616707 "2012-03-26T19:59:20Z")
OK, this is not RO, but a question. There already seems like there are some strong emotions about the kicker. But when I watched the video, I couldn’t help but think ‘that may have been an accident’. What do you thin… --- ## [Autistic child has birthday party, nobody comes, police department saves the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autistic-child-has-birthday-party-nobody-comes-police-department-saves-the-day/768553)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autistic-child-has-birthday-party-nobody-comes-police-department-saves-the-day/768553 "2022-12-11T01:32:10Z")
I swear, I hear at least one of these stories a week. I’m starting to think that some parents (OK, mothers) of kids with autism, or other special needs, are setting this up so they can get a free party and a gift grab f… --- ## [Guitar Gurus - What's under that pickguard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-gurus-whats-under-that-pickguard/502090)
**Author:** [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-gurus-whats-under-that-pickguard/502090 "2009-07-12T20:45:10Z")
My GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) got the best of me last week and I purchased a Gibson Faded SG Special guitar on EBAY. It wasn’t really what I wanted. I did very much want to try a stopbar equipped guitar as my li… --- ## [KY governor's race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ky-governors-race/733217)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ky-governors-race/733217 "2015-11-25T22:04:19Z")
http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/kentucky-governor-with-a-month-to-go-bevin-has-squandered-his-edge/ I’ll lead with an analysis by Larry Sabato that a race Republicans should win handily is now a to… --- ## [Drug legalization: are some worse than others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-legalization-are-some-worse-than-others/702316)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2014, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drug-legalization-are-some-worse-than-others/702316 "2014-10-29T12:38:21Z")
So one of the most complex parts of the drug legalization debate for me is whether to go “all or nothing” with it. Some drugs, like crystal meth, seem SO bad that it’s viscerally repulsive to imagine them being sold at … --- ## [Blacked out from Gabapentin, anyone know how that happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blacked-out-from-gabapentin-anyone-know-how-that-happened/657388)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blacked-out-from-gabapentin-anyone-know-how-that-happened/657388 "2021-09-24T04:09:22Z")
Hello everyone, I’m a chronic pain patient and my doctor is trying to find an alternative treatment besides opiates to combat the pain. Recently he had me using Gabapentin and things seemed to be going well. I first sta… --- ## [Do people knock on your door to ask to buy your vehicles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-knock-on-your-door-to-ask-to-buy-your-vehicles/712001)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-knock-on-your-door-to-ask-to-buy-your-vehicles/712001 "2015-02-08T00:58:30Z")
Once again, someone knocked on the door to ask if I want to sell my 2002 Yamaha R1. I understand why. Between lack of time and crappy weather, I seldom ride it anymore. Still, it’s weird that people keep asking to bu… --- ## [What kind of reality TV do you enjoy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-reality-tv-do-you-enjoy/617883)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-reality-tv-do-you-enjoy/617883 "2012-04-09T20:58:41Z")
Yup, I know there’s h8ers out there – but there’s also more than a few of us who enjoy one or more genres of reality TV. Poll list is based, roughly, on this Wiki article, though I added a couple of categories and moved… --- ## [Countries All People SHOULD be able to point out on a Map.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-all-people-should-be-able-to-point-out-on-a-map/465721)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-all-people-should-be-able-to-point-out-on-a-map/465721 "2008-09-30T20:18:36Z")
Inspired by the “What are typical American Traits thread” I´ve twice found two Americans, admitedly poor and lacking education, that did not know Spain even existed :smack: I´d like to know what are countries that almos… --- ## [Another "debunk this" thread...this time about the Confederates and Southerners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-debunk-this-thread-this-time-about-the-confederates-and-southerners/725912)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-debunk-this-thread-this-time-about-the-confederates-and-southerners/725912 "2015-07-24T09:52:56Z")
My brother lived in Kentucky for a few years, and about a year or so in the Carolinas. This, of course, means (to him) that he is an expert on all things Rebel/Confederate. And I, as a dirty liberal, have of course been … --- ## [Could a shark live on pastrami only?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-shark-live-on-pastrami-only/760816)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-shark-live-on-pastrami-only/760816 "2016-07-28T02:50:22Z")
See query. For once I’m not going to give the back story on an OP. But there is one. --- ## [Gas Out? Are you really that stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-out-are-you-really-that-stupid/405523)
**Author:** [@Merkwurdigliebe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merkwurdigliebe)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2007, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-out-are-you-really-that-stupid/405523 "2007-06-01T20:03:59Z")
I can’t stand people who support this idea. It’s absolutely the most idiotic thing I’ve ever heard in my life. Not buying gas on a particular day driving down prices? How the fuck would that work, it only means, unless y… --- ## [acoustic malware-is it real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acoustic-malware-is-it-real/672895)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acoustic-malware-is-it-real/672895 "2013-11-06T13:46:09Z")
I saw a fascinating article discussed in Slashdot: The gist of it is someone may have found malware that transmits itself using (presumably) ultrasonic sound from one computer to another. Once a machine is infected, th… --- ## [Two actors named Peyton List?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-actors-named-peyton-list/645113)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-actors-named-peyton-list/645113 "2012-12-29T01:49:40Z")
While watching the second Wimpy Kid movie, I was surprised to find out that Greg’s love interest Holly Hills is played by a child actor named Peyton List. The actor who plays Jane Siegel on “Mad Men” is also named Peyton… --- ## [Explain NE's Trick TD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-nes-trick-td/709515)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-nes-trick-td/709515 "2015-01-13T11:14:21Z")
Obviously I’m no football buff. I thought only the QB can throw the ball forward, but I swear NE’s #11 threw the ball in for a TD in the 3rd quarter against the Ravems. How can that be? I thought anyone else (other tha… --- ## [How do Ultra Boy's powers work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-ultra-boys-powers-work/703687)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-ultra-boys-powers-work/703687 "2020-07-31T01:04:41Z")
I know he has all of Superman’s powers, just one at a time. Question is, what’s the point of being superstrong if you’re gonna break your hand punching a steel wall, for example? Does he keep a little back? Or am I overt… --- ## [Music, what are you listening to right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-what-are-you-listening-to-right-now/583804)
**Author:** [@Lukeinva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lukeinva)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-what-are-you-listening-to-right-now/583804 "2011-12-01T02:47:17Z")
Steely Dan. A very under-rated band and an equally under-rated (under-appreciated?) Donald Fagen. --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episode 9 (November 19, 2015) -- "The Platonic Permutation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-9-november-19-2015-the-platonic-permutation/737972)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-9-november-19-2015-the-platonic-permutation/737972 "2015-11-24T13:48:32Z")
I’m starting this one super early because, Holy Spoilers, Batman! I’d better start a new post and put this one in a box. Hold on a sec. . . . OK, scroll down if you dare. --- ## [How would a world where the 4th plane hit its intended target be different?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-world-where-the-4th-plane-hit-its-intended-target-be-different/594705)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Ayebaw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Ayebaw)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-world-where-the-4th-plane-hit-its-intended-target-be-different/594705 "2011-12-13T08:30:22Z")
Or would it be different at all? Could anyone in the upcoming events have been killed, with their likely replacement likely to handle things differently? Or would the only changes be a higher body count and slightly diff… --- ## [If I don't protest when white people are killed in police custody ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-dont-protest-when-white-people-are-killed-in-police-custody/855330)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-dont-protest-when-white-people-are-killed-in-police-custody/855330 "2020-06-15T20:42:22Z")
… but I do protest when black people are killed in police custody, wouldn’t that make me a racist? :confused: --- ## [Is lightning really attracted to metal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lightning-really-attracted-to-metal/401984)
**Author:** [@Zerc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zerc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2007, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lightning-really-attracted-to-metal/401984 "2007-04-30T12:52:12Z")
I have often heard that lightning is attracted by any metal on your body such as golf clubs, metal coins and jewelry. This sounds like an urban legend to me becuase I can’t see why a lightning bolt that is trying to find… --- ## [Go to jail, Mom.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-jail-mom/447542)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2008, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-jail-mom/447542 "2008-05-04T17:51:55Z")
Am I just too liberal? How can this be a good thing. Now a whole family, and friends, are going to suffer a loss. I see no gain or benefit to society at all. None. Peace, mangeorge --- ## [Spackling the Crack of Dawn- An Early MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spackling-the-crack-of-dawn-an-early-mmp/947302)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2021, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spackling-the-crack-of-dawn-an-early-mmp/947302 "2021-08-02T06:41:59Z")
Early to rise, and early to bed makes a man healthy, but socially dead - Yakko Warner I’m up, caffeinated, and sheveled. And red will be shortly. Any other early birds here? You sound like some of the bosses I’ve ha… --- ## [So how bad do you want this job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-bad-do-you-want-this-job/668193)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-bad-do-you-want-this-job/668193 "2013-09-13T02:38:09Z")
Apparently the UK version of Best Buy has a new interview technique. I wonder if someone shot at their feet? I’m so glad my working days are over. I don’t think I’d last a year anywhere these days. Oh - FUCK 'EM! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1599&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1601&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)