# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1628&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:** 1629 --- ## [Will the whole world eventually speak (American) English?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-whole-world-eventually-speak-american-english/791531)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-whole-world-eventually-speak-american-english/791531 "2017-07-21T13:57:45Z")
We’re already at the point when any “big shot” pretty much has to know English in order to be successful. Even other varieties of English are losing out to American English, as teenagers in the UK and Australia are gradu… --- ## [Why do swat teams wear ski masks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-swat-teams-wear-ski-masks/285842)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2005, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-swat-teams-wear-ski-masks/285842 "2005-01-21T14:08:34Z")
They actually do, and not just in the movies. Also, I think, do some military types. So what’s the advantage? It’s not for warmth. I know all this because I watched The Professional on dvd last night. Peace, mangeorg… --- ## [College kids nowadays don't appreciate what they have.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-kids-nowadays-dont-appreciate-what-they-have/284594)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2005, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-kids-nowadays-dont-appreciate-what-they-have/284594 "2005-01-19T02:30:41Z")
Given my history with college I know that it’s unfair for me to say so (I failed out 10 years ago), but with the fullness of time I’ve gained some perspective. There was this one kid this morning in my history class who… --- ## [Can You Name Any Famous Lines Made By Women in Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157)
**Author:** [@Wildest\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildest_Bill)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2001, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-name-any-famous-lines-made-by-women-in-movies/59157 "2001-09-13T18:34:01Z")
If you think about it, it is hard to remember any. I guess guys seem to have all the good lines in movies. I mean we could post all day lines from guys. “I’ll be Back”, “we are going to need a bigger boat”, yippi ka ya m… --- ## [Tire Tread Design: Science or Hi-Tech Hokum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-tread-design-science-or-hi-tech-hokum/518525)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2009, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-tread-design-science-or-hi-tech-hokum/518525 "2009-11-28T05:48:35Z")
Michelin makes a big fuss about their computer-designed tread designs-they claim that their advanced tread design makes their tires better than everybody elses. Is this true? I don’t see how (after almost 100 years of au… --- ## [Share Your Creepy House Stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-creepy-house-stuff/542638)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-creepy-house-stuff/542638 "2010-06-17T18:44:56Z")
I love my little 'ol 100-year-old cottage; the house feels safe and benevolent. However, a few creepy things happen around here: Over the past six months there have been several spates of “knocking on the front door and… --- ## [Why do so many Country/state/Province names end with the letter A?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-country-state-province-names-end-with-the-letter-a/396288)
**Author:** [@Full\_Metal\_Lotus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Full_Metal_Lotus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-country-state-province-names-end-with-the-letter-a/396288 "2013-09-30T15:15:51Z")
America, Lithuainia, Canada, Alberta, Alabama, no doubt you can add to this list… My question is why does it happen? regards FML --- ## [What brought you to the Straight Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brought-you-to-the-straight-dope/599138)
**Author:** [@lurkedtolong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkedtolong)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brought-you-to-the-straight-dope/599138 "2012-03-30T18:24:53Z")
I have looked to see if there was a thread similar to this, but have not found it so… What brought you to the SDMB originally? I started my addiction to this forum when one day I had my heart set on finding out exactly … --- ## [Secondary movie/literary characters more interesting than the protagonist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secondary-movie-literary-characters-more-interesting-than-the-protagonist/393320)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secondary-movie-literary-characters-more-interesting-than-the-protagonist/393320 "2012-02-28T01:55:36Z")
I once said that if I had written GONE WITH THE WIND the heroine would more likely have been Emmie Slattery or Mammy. Since The Wind Done Gone took care of Mammy (sorta kinda in a way) I’ll stick with Emmie as she’s re… --- ## [Critique my sitcom!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-sitcom/530606)
**Author:** [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2010, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-sitcom/530606 "2010-03-03T02:11:13Z")
I asked Marley23 if this was all right a while back, and I got the greenlight, so here it is. These are the first 3 episodes of a sitcom I’ve written (in pdf form) that I’d like to get some objective feedback on. They’r… --- ## [The Prisoner's Dilemma, for second-graders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prisoners-dilemma-for-second-graders/541575)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prisoners-dilemma-for-second-graders/541575 "2010-06-03T05:36:25Z")
The other day, guidance was unexpectedly canceled for my second-grade students, and I had to think of something tout suite to fill time. It was guidance, so I tried an idea I’d been kicking around for awhile: teaching … --- ## [Don't f\*\*k with the Jesus: Turturro plans Lebowski spinoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-f-k-with-the-jesus-turturro-plans-lebowski-spinoff/773848)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-f-k-with-the-jesus-turturro-plans-lebowski-spinoff/773848 "2020-03-24T04:27:36Z")
The Coen Bros. have given their permission. Hope it’s good! “Eight-year-olds, Dude…” --- ## [Rules for driving in snow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-driving-in-snow/562015)
**Author:** [@Disheavel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disheavel)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2010, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-driving-in-snow/562015 "2010-11-28T00:15:07Z")
Having survived the Snow-maggedon in Seattle this week (yes, they really did call it that on TV), I was teaching my partner how to drive in snow/ice and thought maybe it would be possible to assemble a set of rules that … --- ## [SR-71 Blackbird, what's that red outline on it's back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sr-71-blackbird-whats-that-red-outline-on-its-back/782459)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sr-71-blackbird-whats-that-red-outline-on-its-back/782459 "2017-03-29T14:10:51Z")
See here. I’m pretty sure that’s just a model, but I think it’s accurate. What’s that outline for? --- ## [Is anything possible? If so, is it a paradox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anything-possible-if-so-is-it-a-paradox/634941)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anything-possible-if-so-is-it-a-paradox/634941 "2012-09-24T20:46:33Z")
I was having a debate with a friend of mine. He told me that anything was possible, that it had a non-zero percent chance of happening. I told him that if that was true, it’s possible that he’s wrong, that perhaps not… --- ## [Your Favorite Painting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-painting/108333)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2002, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-painting/108333 "2002-05-28T15:40:51Z")
Now I know how to link URLs, and a little knowledge bouncing about in my tiny brain-pan is a dangerous thing . . . Anyway, my favorite painting is Titian’s Young Englishman, from about 1545. Beats the Mona Lisa all hollo… --- ## [Harry and Meghan New York Car Chase.....Bullshit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-and-meghan-new-york-car-chase-bullshit/984184)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-and-meghan-new-york-car-chase-bullshit/984184 "2023-05-23T22:59:58Z")
This is pinging my bullshit meter. I mean, a two hour car chase through New York City involving multiple traffic violations and near miss car crashes and nobody notices? I’m thinking maybe a photographer followed these… --- ## [Doctor/Patient Confidentiality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-patient-confidentiality/62400)
**Author:** [@Shpaiers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shpaiers)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2002, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-patient-confidentiality/62400 "2002-04-29T19:34:46Z")
My girlfriend has developed a nasty cough along with her developing interest in drugs. Her constant, deep, raspy, phlegmy cough really concerns me, but what troubles me even more is that she refuses to go see a doctor in… --- ## [Layout of a passenger Zeppelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/layout-of-a-passenger-zeppelin/396696)
**Author:** [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2007, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/layout-of-a-passenger-zeppelin/396696 "2007-03-21T23:01:28Z")
Part of my next role-playing scenario (each one I write seems to involve at least one question asked here) takes place on board a passenger Zeppelin. I’ve searched the web for some kind of map showing the typical layout … --- ## [Breaking the 4th wall by not breaking the 4th wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-4th-wall-by-not-breaking-the-4th-wall/834706)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-4th-wall-by-not-breaking-the-4th-wall/834706 "2023-12-21T20:14:53Z")
Wonder if there’s a term for this: Suppose there is a defuse-the-bomb scene in a movie, but one of the character asks,\* “shouldn’t there be a blue or red wire to cut?”\* and then another character replies, \*“no it doesn’… --- ## [Is There a Song or Poem With Your Name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-song-or-poem-with-your-name/623512)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-song-or-poem-with-your-name/623512 "2012-06-04T18:41:03Z")
Is there a song or poem using your name? I have the poem “Casey at the Bat”: http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15500 --- ## [Things that aren't supposed to be sexy, but are sexy anyway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350)
**Author:** [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2001, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-arent-supposed-to-be-sexy-but-are-sexy-anyway/88350 "2001-10-29T16:02:43Z")
\[li\]a woman crying\[/li\] I can’t explain it, but there’s something inherently beautiful about it. \[sub\]at least until I find out what she is crying about. Hopefully, it’s nothing more serious than onions.\[/sub\] --- ## [Haiti: Was this a U.S. backed coup d'etat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haiti-was-this-a-u-s-backed-coup-detat/231916)
**Author:** [@EasyPhil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EasyPhil)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2004, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haiti-was-this-a-u-s-backed-coup-detat/231916 "2004-03-07T23:08:50Z")
Contrary to the news reports citing that Haitian President Aristede resigned, I’ve have heard statements from members of congress that are close to him that this is not the case. Maxine Waters had a discussion with him … --- ## [Which animals show humans love?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-animals-show-humans-love/468343)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2008, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-animals-show-humans-love/468343 "2008-10-18T06:44:17Z")
What is love? Whatever makes the question most interesting to you. Only animals that are reasonably smart can qualify (IE: chicken are probably too stupid. Not sure about hamsters, ferrets, etc.) Dogs and cats are obv… --- ## [Who will vote for Bush who didn't before?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-vote-for-bush-who-didnt-before/257524)
**Author:** [@betenoir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betenoir)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2004, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-vote-for-bush-who-didnt-before/257524 "2004-08-03T14:17:57Z")
I’m not sure where to put this…it’s slightly a poll, as if anyone here didn’t voter for Bush the first time and is going to now, I’d like to hear from them. But it’s more an invitation to speculate. I’m just thinking…o… --- ## [Penis "going to sleep." Cause for concern? (TMI, obviously.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-going-to-sleep-cause-for-concern-tmi-obviously/166295)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2003, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-going-to-sleep-cause-for-concern-tmi-obviously/166295 "2003-04-05T20:16:02Z")
I’ve been quite a bit more sedentary than usual lately, (which is going some,) and I find that my legs invariably lose circulation after sitting for any length of time. I’m used to that, I just get up and “walk it off” … --- ## [So, something called the "Super Bowl" is coming up--help me learn football!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-something-called-the-super-bowl-is-coming-up-help-me-learn-football/524376)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-something-called-the-super-bowl-is-coming-up-help-me-learn-football/524376 "2010-02-09T19:21:58Z")
It’s that time of year where I’ll be invited to some Super Bowl party and pretend to understand what’s happening on-screen, but in actuality have almost no clue. I realize that the goal, so to speak, is to take the socce… --- ## [Go-Go Vacation! - A MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-go-vacation-a-mmp/968499)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-go-vacation-a-mmp/968499 "2022-08-01T01:55:22Z")
It’s 00:16 EST, I’m on vacation, and I’m having a beer. Woo! Talk amongst yourself till I come to later in the morning. \< obigatory dunken psot \> --- ## [Why no film remake of Fahrenheit 451?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-film-remake-of-fahrenheit-451/530303)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-film-remake-of-fahrenheit-451/530303 "2013-07-14T00:50:55Z")
I’m showing my first hour American Lit class the 1966 movie of Fahrenheit 451 right now, and I’m fairly dissatisfied with it. With current technology, I think a much more faithful adaptation could be made now. The 1966… --- ## [How much would you be willing to personally financially sacrifice for everyone to be insured?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-be-willing-to-personally-financially-sacrifice-for-everyone-to-be-insured/525991)
**Author:** [@Richie\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richie_Incognito)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-be-willing-to-personally-financially-sacrifice-for-everyone-to-be-insured/525991 "2010-01-24T17:25:55Z")
When I read the pro-health care reform stance, it seens to be centered around the simplified principle that society should provide such a benefit to the uninsured. I never hear these people mention that they would be wi… --- ## [RO: Florida town asks to be burned flat and have its ground salted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-florida-town-asks-to-be-burned-flat-and-have-its-ground-salted/460717)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2008, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-florida-town-asks-to-be-burned-flat-and-have-its-ground-salted/460717 "2008-08-25T03:07:24Z")
The short version: High school principal viciously persecutes lesbian student, then abuses power to quash disagreement — is sued, reprimanded, and demoted — yet town still hails him as hero. The long version: The min… --- ## [Florida's Race-based Academic Standards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridas-race-based-academic-standards/638110)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridas-race-based-academic-standards/638110 "2012-10-22T13:32:37Z")
Seriously, can someone explain this to me so it does not come across as racist? Here’s the blurb for the video: Oh, I see now why it’s not so racist–these goals are higher than the old goals. :rolleyes: ETA: For your … --- ## [How do you cook your green BEANS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-cook-your-green-beans/689847)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-cook-your-green-beans/689847 "2014-06-14T10:15:03Z")
Inspired by the thread on how to cook greens, and the misunderstanding of the first response that it was about how to cook green beans. The person responding said the worst way they ever had them was boiled. My favorite… --- ## [Amazon Prime membership going up to $99](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-membership-going-up-to-99/683614)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2014, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-prime-membership-going-up-to-99/683614 "2014-03-21T13:16:38Z")
Just got a notice that my Amazon Prime membership would go from $79 to $99 when it renewed in May. I like the 2-day shipping and Prime video occasionally has some stuff that Netflix doesn’t, but $99 just seems like a lo… --- ## [What percentage of extremely anti-gay public figures are in the closet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-extremely-anti-gay-public-figures-are-in-the-closet/592470)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-extremely-anti-gay-public-figures-are-in-the-closet/592470 "2011-08-23T12:58:20Z")
This is just the latest one: http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/08/anti-gay\_marriage\_state\_rep\_accused\_of\_offering\_young\_male\_money\_for\_sex.php My brother has said for a long time that he expects ALL politi… --- ## [My college level biology professor doesn't believe in evolution.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-college-level-biology-professor-doesnt-believe-in-evolution/435133)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2008, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-college-level-biology-professor-doesnt-believe-in-evolution/435133 "2008-01-28T21:56:21Z")
Seriously. I’m so full of confusion and WTF? that I can’t even make this close to pit worthy, so here it will have to be. Just got back from my first day of Biology - introductory level class. I can deal with the fact t… --- ## [These two songs sound so alike, how is there not a lawsuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-two-songs-sound-so-alike-how-is-there-not-a-lawsuit/767151)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-two-songs-sound-so-alike-how-is-there-not-a-lawsuit/767151 "2016-10-04T00:01:18Z")
I know the subject of sound alike songs have come up before but this one was so striking, I had to ask. In an effort to get me to like country music, a friend of mine suggested Little Big Town. I listened to Pontoon and… --- ## [2 Broke Girls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-broke-girls/596911)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-broke-girls/596911 "2011-10-28T13:28:23Z")
This show is off to a good start. I wanted to check it out initially because of the adorable posters, but I kept hearing that it’s actually one of the funniest new shows of the season…and I laughed a number of times. It’… --- ## ['Live' coverage of Apollo 11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-coverage-of-apollo-11/502855)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-coverage-of-apollo-11/502855 "2009-07-21T18:09:56Z")
I heard on NPR this morning that http://wechoosethemoon.org/ will have ‘real time’ coverage of the Apollo XI mission to the Moon. Looks interesting. I’m working from home Thursday, so I’ll probably have it playing in t… --- ## [Jesus: Man or Myth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-man-or-myth/266501)
**Author:** [@rfgdxm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rfgdxm)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2004, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-man-or-myth/266501 "2004-10-08T18:17:21Z")
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=277075&page=2 I am one of those “Godless, liberal, inveterate skeptics” also. I’ve yet to read a compelling argument that Jesus was a total myth. And, by “total myth… --- ## [Disney vacation with a 4-and-a-half year old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-vacation-with-a-4-and-a-half-year-old/629483)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2012, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-vacation-with-a-4-and-a-half-year-old/629483 "2012-08-01T15:02:18Z")
My husband is taking a business trip to Orlando next June, and wants me to join him after he’s done with our daughter for a few days at the park. I know next to nothing about Disney and the ridiculous amount of theme par… --- ## [Is 80% the same as "8 out of 10"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-80-the-same-as-8-out-of-10/298871)
**Author:** [@StarsApart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarsApart)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2005, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-80-the-same-as-8-out-of-10/298871 "2005-04-12T22:21:09Z")
It seems like a silly question, but I just want to be sure of this. I’m working on a paper for school, and found a resource that uses a statistic involving “8 out of 10” minorities. Can I rephrase this to “80%” in my pap… --- ## [Tell me why to buy a George Forman Grill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-to-buy-a-george-forman-grill/622565)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-to-buy-a-george-forman-grill/622565 "2012-05-24T15:27:50Z")
Tell me. I’m intrigued. The few things served to me off of one of them were delicious, not greasy, crispy, hot. I want one don’t I? I can make grilled chicken without firing up a BBQ grill in a 2nd floor NYC apartment. … --- ## [President Obama: The First Step in Negotiating Is Not "Bend Over"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-obama-the-first-step-in-negotiating-is-not-bend-over/559518)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-obama-the-first-step-in-negotiating-is-not-bend-over/559518 "2010-11-05T22:54:24Z")
In his speech last night President Obama signalled willingness to consider letting the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy continue, which would cost the government $700 billion dollars. I cannot BELIEVE how stupid this is. I… --- ## [There is no reason to obey traffic lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-reason-to-obey-traffic-lights/569173)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-reason-to-obey-traffic-lights/569173 "2011-01-28T02:24:23Z")
On what authority was it decided that green should be “go” and red should be “stop?” Seems to me to be a completely arbitrary rule, decided by a minority of people in power with no input from those who might prefer it th… --- ## [The Rule Against Perpetuities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rule-against-perpetuities/618259)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rule-against-perpetuities/618259 "2012-04-13T07:54:21Z")
I watched The Descendants this weekend. Great movie, enjoyed it, but I was a bit puzzled by one aspect. A key plot point revolves around the rule against perpetuities: Clooney’s character and his many cousins are heirs… --- ## [Does anyone else hate Gmail's new look?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-hate-gmails-new-look/605182)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-hate-gmails-new-look/605182 "2012-01-23T20:24:57Z")
I know it’s not a huge difference between the old and new looks, but dammit, I really liked it how I had it. Add in YouTube, and Google’s been making a lot of unnecessary aesthetic changes lately. Also, inb4 the thread… --- ## [Elio Motors, can they do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elio-motors-can-they-do-it/678387)
**Author:** [@Razncain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Razncain)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elio-motors-can-they-do-it/678387 "2014-04-24T18:52:03Z")
I love this car, or some may still prefer to call it a motorcycle. It’s basically an enclosed motorcycle, but has two wheels up front for balance, and one wheel in back. Others have tried the enclosed motorcycle approach… --- ## [Why does the Shuttle roll during launch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-shuttle-roll-during-launch/539456)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-shuttle-roll-during-launch/539456 "2010-05-16T06:42:18Z")
I was watching the shuttle launch today and noticed that as soon as it was off the launch pad it was curving and rolling to where it was “on its back.” What’s the reason? Is it more aerodynamic? Is it due to the direc… --- ## [Excessive Ear Wax? (Okayed by Colibri)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excessive-ear-wax-okayed-by-colibri/535858)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excessive-ear-wax-okayed-by-colibri/535858 "2010-04-17T19:37:30Z")
What do y’all do for it? Been using hydrogen peroxide. Is there anything better? Thanks Q [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1627&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1629&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)