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**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-right-to-reproduce/642968 "2012-12-08T21:04:44Z")
The human population expansion since the industrial revolution has been staggering, just recently topping 7 billion. We live in an environmentally aware age, knowing the potential problems our combine reproductive organs… --- ## [Let's all point and laugh at this music video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-all-point-and-laugh-at-this-music-video/483774)
**Author:** [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2009, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-all-point-and-laugh-at-this-music-video/483774 "2009-02-04T04:57:53Z")
Wrong on so very many levels: “Get Down” by B4-4. \[ul\] \[li\]Are they singing this song to that little boy?\[/li\]\[li\]The necklaces. \[/li\]\[li\]I think “get” might be code for “go.” And ew.\[/li\]\[/ul\] I defy you to find a wo… --- ## [What Happens if GM Goes Under?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-gm-goes-under/471662)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2008, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-gm-goes-under/471662 "2008-11-13T13:20:27Z")
This article paints a pretty grim picture for GM. As a stalwart of the American economy, what are the ramifications of them running out of operating cash? Will they close the doors? How would that affect the automobile i… --- ## [I Miss George Carlin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-george-carlin/631721)
**Author:** [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-miss-george-carlin/631721 "2012-08-20T02:39:43Z")
I ended up surfing a lot on youtube today. \ I ended up with many Carlin things. I wanted him to live until I died \. But he was freaking amaz… --- ## [Don't touch the Bulb!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-touch-the-bulb/454877)
**Author:** [@essell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/essell)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-touch-the-bulb/454877 "2016-05-19T19:23:35Z")
Two of my colleagues have been told to never touch light bulbs while fitting them into the socket, something I’d not heard before today. One’s been told that it’s something to do with the grease left behind on the glass… --- ## [What's the etymology of "hardcore"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-etymology-of-hardcore/501977)
**Author:** [@zut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-etymology-of-hardcore/501977 "2015-08-29T04:50:57Z")
How long has it been in common use? Does it refer to some actual object with a hard core? And, to head off the obvious: Yes, I know the phrase “hardcore porn,” ha ha, but I’m skeptical that was the original usage. --- ## [Question about police presence at 49ers football games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-police-presence-at-49ers-football-games/765138)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-police-presence-at-49ers-football-games/765138 "2016-09-09T15:22:11Z")
I’ve recently heard that the executive board of the union representing officers of the Santa Clara (California) police department have published an open letter to the NFL and the San Francisco 49ers football team. The gi… --- ## [Best #1 single of the year retrospective: 1996](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1996/704168)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1996/704168 "2014-11-12T11:02:15Z")
The year is now 1996. Having slowly bubbled up for several years, we’re increasingly beginning to see hip-hop and R&B dominate the top spot. For the first time since the '70s (and for almost the last time ever) we have t… --- ## [Who is Tanya Cohen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-tanya-cohen/734972)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-tanya-cohen/734972 "2015-10-20T18:12:09Z")
Tanya Cohen insisted that non – progressive speech should be banned. Many conservatives did not like these ideas until they realized that the author of the account was Joshua Ryne Goldberg. Joshua Goldberg is a Conserv… --- ## [Men: for a large cash payment, would you agree to wear only traditional women's garb for one year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-for-a-large-cash-payment-would-you-agree-to-wear-only-traditional-womens-garb-for-one-year/670387)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-for-a-large-cash-payment-would-you-agree-to-wear-only-traditional-womens-garb-for-one-year/670387 "2013-10-07T17:29:32Z")
By traditional women’s garb, I mean dresses, skirts, blouses, and so forth. No slacks or pantsuits allowed, nor anything that would be considered unisex. You needn’t wear stiletto heels, but you must wear women’s shoes/b… --- ## [Samclem - why was the "How many US Presidents have killed someone" thread locked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samclem-why-was-the-how-many-us-presidents-have-killed-someone-thread-locked/390556)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samclem-why-was-the-how-many-us-presidents-have-killed-someone-thread-locked/390556 "2007-02-06T15:18:57Z")
How many US Presidents have killed someone - No, I’m not mad about it, but I am wondering. Why was the GQ thread How many US Presidents have killed someone closed. Your post seems to imply that because there are old… --- ## [Tell me about your couples' counselling experience.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-couples-counselling-experience/591937)
**Author:** [@Daerlyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daerlyn)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-couples-counselling-experience/591937 "2011-08-10T18:45:38Z")
My boyfriend broke up with me on Friday. There are a lot of reasons why, but they mostly boil down to he still loves me, but spooks easily and I’ve been missing a lot of subtle signs of him freaking out. So, because I h… --- ## [Trump is going to use a gifted foreign aircraft as Air Force One](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-going-to-use-a-gifted-foreign-aircraft-as-air-force-one/1018256)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-going-to-use-a-gifted-foreign-aircraft-as-air-force-one/1018256 "2025-06-07T15:44:32Z")
--- ## [US Bank, oh you little fuckers are at it again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-bank-oh-you-little-fuckers-are-at-it-again/557252)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-bank-oh-you-little-fuckers-are-at-it-again/557252 "2010-10-22T01:08:37Z")
Leave it to the big banks to find a way to slowly pick money out of your pocket again. I guess with the government putting the hammer down on overdraft charges your solution was to just change the name? So even though … --- ## [U.S. Cities named after Chemical Elements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-cities-named-after-chemical-elements/124815)
**Author:** [@djbdjb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/djbdjb)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2016, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-cities-named-after-chemical-elements/124815 "2016-02-09T01:00:27Z")
I recently went on a trip to Missouri and found Lithium, Mo. on a map. Flying home, I looked at a SD map and saw Lead SD, and then found Radium, KS. Now after several hours using Mapquest, I have a pretty full list for … --- ## [Scarf or muffler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scarf-or-muffler/482668)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scarf-or-muffler/482668 "2009-01-25T00:31:32Z")
This thread made me think about the word “scarf.” To me a “scarf” is made of some light material, like silk, and is primarily used as for stylistic purposes. When you wrap something around your neck in order to keep warm… --- ## [Tell me about your Nissan Leaf - need answer (kind of) fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-nissan-leaf-need-answer-kind-of-fast/708298)
**Author:** [@Kalea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalea)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-nissan-leaf-need-answer-kind-of-fast/708298 "2016-08-27T13:57:11Z")
Mr. Kalea’s car has blown a head gasket. The cost to repair his 1993 Civic is more than the car is worth by a long chalk, so we’re looking to acquire a new car. I love my 2009 Honda Fit, but want to walk my environment… --- ## [The Feud: 'Sain't a Hard Feud by Baker \[Game Over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-saint-a-hard-feud-by-baker-game-over/571976)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-saint-a-hard-feud-by-baker-game-over/571976 "2011-02-24T17:37:31Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [What do you do if you find a gun in a plane's bathroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-if-you-find-a-gun-in-a-planes-bathroom/785711)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-if-you-find-a-gun-in-a-planes-bathroom/785711 "2017-05-04T18:39:21Z")
An air marshal recently forgot her gun in an airplane bathroom during a flight. It was found by another passenger, who turned it over to a flight attendant, who then gave it back to the air marshal. Two questions: #1: … --- ## [New modem/router or wifi extender to expand the range of home wifi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-modem-router-or-wifi-extender-to-expand-the-range-of-home-wifi/670553)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-modem-router-or-wifi-extender-to-expand-the-range-of-home-wifi/670553 "2013-10-09T20:01:42Z")
Someone I know has home wifi, and when they are in a room about 50 feet from the router their ability to get a signal drops to nothing. There is also a chimney in between the router/modem and the person’s seat where they… --- ## [Ask the Microsoft Employee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-microsoft-employee/411679)
**Author:** [@GomiBoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GomiBoy)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2007, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-microsoft-employee/411679 "2007-07-20T08:27:51Z")
I have to confess - I’m a Microsoft employee. Based on some threads I’ve seen relentlessly bashing Microsoft, I’ve kept it a bit quiet but I’ve worked for Uncle Bill for over 8 years now. I’ve worked in both product deve… --- ## [While I download this obscenely large WOW patch.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/while-i-download-this-obscenely-large-wow-patch/467927)
**Author:** [@Musky\_Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musky_Moon)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/while-i-download-this-obscenely-large-wow-patch/467927 "2008-10-21T18:03:48Z")
So…I’m sitting here waiting patiently for the mother of all patches to download and I was wondering what my fellow Dopers are looking forward to…both with this new patch and the new expansion next month. IIRC the hunter … --- ## [Most Children Born to One Woman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-children-born-to-one-woman/597342)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-children-born-to-one-woman/597342 "2011-09-26T17:42:05Z")
I found this old thread, in which people mention the ever-popular Russian couple with 69 kids. This couple is mentioned everywhere on the internet, but unaware of any real documentation for this. I’d thought I would giv… --- ## [Late-90s music nostalgia is starting to set in for the early twentysomethings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-90s-music-nostalgia-is-starting-to-set-in-for-the-early-twentysomethings/458831)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/late-90s-music-nostalgia-is-starting-to-set-in-for-the-early-twentysomethings/458831 "2008-08-15T00:49:24Z")
I’m 22 years old, and when I go to a college bar where there’s a jukebox, what do I hear? It’s not rap. It’s not indie rock or pop punk. It’s Better Than Ezra, Weezer, Blues Traveler, Sugar Ray, The Wallflowers, Third Ey… --- ## [What should I visit in Washington](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-visit-in-washington/549876)
**Author:** [@Laudenum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laudenum)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-visit-in-washington/549876 "2010-09-08T21:42:02Z")
I am going to be in Washington DC (the city) for a week at the start of September. I know its the murder capital of America, so I will have to be careful, but I was wondering if people had any advice of what to avoid, w… --- ## [My mom is so fucking dumb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-is-so-fucking-dumb/698374)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-is-so-fucking-dumb/698374 "2014-09-30T20:47:40Z")
My mom called me from thousands of miles away to ask me what asthma medicine I take and where she can buy it, I asked her why she needed it since she doesn’t have asthma as far as I know.(also told her Asthmanephrin and … --- ## [Question about Strep Throat (and mucus in general)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-strep-throat-and-mucus-in-general/162170)
**Author:** [@Agubwa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agubwa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2003, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-strep-throat-and-mucus-in-general/162170 "2003-03-18T17:42:33Z")
Hi everyone, I have always been taught that swallowing mucus (sp) is good for you. “It contains antibodies”. (This comes from my mother, who’s father was a doctor) An aquaintance is tormented by strep throat, and she s… --- ## [Getting legal counsel before murdering somebody](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-legal-counsel-before-murdering-somebody/698059)
**Author:** [@Donnerwetter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donnerwetter)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-legal-counsel-before-murdering-somebody/698059 "2014-09-15T18:22:53Z")
Let’s assume a man approaches a well-respected criminal defense lawyer and asks for a 4-hour legal counseling session. The man is able and willing to pay in advance for the services the attorney is about to provide. The … --- ## [Stupid NBC media fucknuggets!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-nbc-media-fucknuggets/580452)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-nbc-media-fucknuggets/580452 "2011-05-15T02:57:56Z")
This just in - President Obama is going to make an announcement. It’s going to have something to do with Osama Bin Laden. What can it be? As we wait, let’s now tell you that President Obama is going to annouce that Os… --- ## [Does Dr. Scholl make a good shoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-dr-scholl-make-a-good-shoe/303314)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-dr-scholl-make-a-good-shoe/303314 "2016-07-07T04:37:13Z")
I was at walmart buying batteries and noticed their shoe collection isn’t too bad. Its hard to find 13s but walmart had a good selection, so I bought some Dr. Scholl gel insert walking shoes. My only concern is that the… --- ## [Independent Scotland's name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-scotlands-name/698733)
**Author:** [@Axton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Axton)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-scotlands-name/698733 "2014-09-19T18:55:12Z")
Hello, long time reader, first time poster. I’ve been thinking about this question for a while, Scotland votes in a referendum tomorrow (September 18) to decide if they want to secede from the United Kingdom and become … --- ## [We have movies. Why would anyone still go and see a "live" play in a theater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-movies-why-would-anyone-still-go-and-see-a-live-play-in-a-theater/445205)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-movies-why-would-anyone-still-go-and-see-a-live-play-in-a-theater/445205 "2008-04-21T05:07:24Z")
I can understand how people enjoy acting, and so there are plays needed to give them a stage. But honestly: movies have sterling actors and acting, varied camera work, locations, special effects, million dollar budgets…… --- ## [What fictional character would you want as POTUS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fictional-character-would-you-want-as-potus/818988)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fictional-character-would-you-want-as-potus/818988 "2018-08-19T08:38:49Z")
The only catch is that she/he would have to be eligible for the job: “No person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the… --- ## [In My Opinion, Cats Should Be Kept Indoors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-my-opinion-cats-should-be-kept-indoors/285193)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2005, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-my-opinion-cats-should-be-kept-indoors/285193 "2005-03-09T14:00:01Z")
Rather than hijack this thread, I’ve started this one here. Let me once again say that I am in no way blaming An Arky for her cat going missing. Like I said in the other thread, cats as indoor-only pets is not simply a … --- ## [Is Libertarian all right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-libertarian-all-right/207852)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2003, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-libertarian-all-right/207852 "2003-10-19T15:55:50Z")
At this point, I don’t really give much of a shit. But he’s being such an ass in this thread that he first managed to hijack it for several pages, and now genuine concerns for his wellbeing are continuing to hijack it. … --- ## [What do you call someone from Timor-Leste? Timor-Lestian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-someone-from-timor-leste-timor-lestian/557253)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-someone-from-timor-leste-timor-lestian/557253 "2010-10-17T09:39:01Z")
Most government and aid documents are transitioning from ‘East Timor’ to ‘Timor-Leste’. But in reference to its peoples, I’m still seeing East Timorese. Is there a form for Timor-Leste? Or is East Timorese still appropri… --- ## [Tell me about failed adoption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-failed-adoption/600365)
**Author:** [@Gesturing\_Mildly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gesturing_Mildly)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-failed-adoption/600365 "2011-10-27T00:11:09Z")
Not a lot of details, because that’s not really the point, but I just found out that a business acquaintance of mine had to “send her child back.” The child was around 7 or 8, and was adopted early this year, but had so… --- ## [Glee 1/31: Michael](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glee-1-31-michael/611374)
**Author:** [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glee-1-31-michael/611374 "2012-02-08T14:55:53Z")
Since alphaboi is behind on episodes, I’ll start this one. Tonight’s episode is a Michael Jackson tribute. Featured songs: “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” “Bad” “Scream” “Never Can Say Goodbye” “Human Nature” “Ben” … --- ## [Welcome To The 21st Century](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-the-21st-century/654369)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-the-21st-century/654369 "2013-04-02T17:04:55Z")
“Ohh, ohhh, Tennessee. The devil fools with the best laid plans…” Memphis… Welcome to the 21st century. Holy living fuck. “Swing low, Tennessee” http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/national/kkk-plans-rally-in-memphis-satur… --- ## [Is it good to put egg shells into the garbarge disposal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-good-to-put-egg-shells-into-the-garbarge-disposal/491260)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2009, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-good-to-put-egg-shells-into-the-garbarge-disposal/491260 "2009-04-06T06:26:10Z")
I heard someone say this some time–that somehow they help sharpen the blades or something. It doesn’t seem likely to me. Well, you can’t compost them, so what’s the best way to throw them out? --- ## [Are we looking forward to Discworld - Making Money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-looking-forward-to-discworld-making-money/418184)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2007, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-looking-forward-to-discworld-making-money/418184 "2007-10-19T15:49:16Z")
Need I ask! The only other Moist von Lipwig title - Going Postal is, if not my favourite Discworld book, then certainly in the top three. (Top being NightWatch) I guess there was a nice little hint to this new novel … --- ## [Fun With Uber!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-uber/772285)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-uber/772285 "2016-12-11T07:54:00Z")
I’m experiencing a lull between development contracts and I want some extra income, so I decided to try driving for Uber. I applied, scanned and uploaded my documentation; driver’s license, registration, etc. and found … --- ## [Who was/is the greatest planner of all-time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-is-the-greatest-planner-of-all-time/246708)
**Author:** [@CalH](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalH)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2005, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-is-the-greatest-planner-of-all-time/246708 "2005-05-08T08:28:39Z")
Planner as in the ability to plan ahead, as defined by Merriam Webster: You can choose from a variety of different fields: Military - those that devised ingenious/brilliant strategies on the battlefields and/or long… --- ## [Will putting two credit cards' magnetic stripes together ruin them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-putting-two-credit-cards-magnetic-stripes-together-ruin-them/326283)
**Author:** [@Siddhartha\_Vicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siddhartha_Vicious)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2005, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-putting-two-credit-cards-magnetic-stripes-together-ruin-them/326283 "2005-10-15T09:41:21Z")
At the convenience store this morning, I was putting my credit card back in my wallet when the cashier shrieked that I had put my credit card’s magnetic strip against the magnetic strip of another credit card in my walle… --- ## [Canada and the Metric System](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-and-the-metric-system/938264)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-and-the-metric-system/938264 "2021-05-18T18:07:51Z")
I believe Canada has used the metric system since 1970. However, when I watch the various “Holmes” programs I note when measurements are required they use “feet/inches” tape measurements. In construction are “feet/inch… --- ## [Can I change my own transmission fluid, or do I need the dialysis machine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-change-my-own-transmission-fluid-or-do-i-need-the-dialysis-machine/564242)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2010, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-change-my-own-transmission-fluid-or-do-i-need-the-dialysis-machine/564242 "2010-12-16T11:12:22Z")
I understand that if I simply drain the transmission fluid in my 2009 automatic transmission Elantra, then top it up, I will have only replaced about half the fluid; the other half being trapped within the torque convert… --- ## [So whats \*YOUR\* fetish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-fetish/105692)
**Author:** [@bernse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bernse)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2002, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-fetish/105692 "2002-06-24T01:53:29Z")
Seriously. I didn’t think I even had one but the more I think of it… Glasses Mrs. Bernse is stunningly beautiful either way, but I found myself asking her to keep her glasses on during “sessions” more often than not la… --- ## [The SDMB is switching to HTTPS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-is-switching-to-https/803808)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-is-switching-to-https/803808 "2018-02-15T00:08:23Z")
We expect to switch the SDMB to secure (=encrypted) data transmission later today (Thurs 12/7). This is in keeping with an industry trend; the Chicago Sun-Times, owned by our parent company, already does this. If all goe… --- ## [What does the sun look like, viewed from Mercury?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-sun-look-like-viewed-from-mercury/230392)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2004, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-sun-look-like-viewed-from-mercury/230392 "2004-02-24T15:47:43Z")
I’m imagining pretty huge…and incredibly hot. I wish I could visualize what it’s like to experience a sunrise, day, and sunset on Mercury. (Suitably protected, of course… SPF Google) I’m fascinated by views of object… --- ## [Jon and Kate, ending: how soon till Jon is out on the street?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-and-kate-ending-how-soon-till-jon-is-out-on-the-street/518716)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jon-and-kate-ending-how-soon-till-jon-is-out-on-the-street/518716 "2009-11-30T15:55:06Z")
Something tells me that Jon is going to be doing dishes at IHOP pretty quickly, now that his series is over. If they’ll have him. What did he do before the series? At any rate, he’ll be going bankrupt by Feb is my predi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1602&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1604&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)