# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1636&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:** 1637 --- ## [Long hair a human-only trait?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-hair-a-human-only-trait/469705)
**Author:** [@VernWinterbottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VernWinterbottom)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-hair-a-human-only-trait/469705 "2008-10-29T12:36:25Z")
The hair on our heads grows quite long, as does male facial hair, and when trimmed it keeps growing back. Is this a strictly human trait? Any theories as to why our hair grows long besides the one about us once being aqu… --- ## [What is wrong with these women around me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-these-women-around-me/753131)
**Author:** [@phreak9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phreak9)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-these-women-around-me/753131 "2016-04-29T13:25:31Z")
I am in my mid 30’s and this is what I see from women around my age. Half dont work!! HALF!!! -3 are on disability or welfare and 2 of them are clearly faking it or embellishing it as they seem to have no problems or s… --- ## [McDonald's has just lost a Big Mac fan once and for all.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-has-just-lost-a-big-mac-fan-once-and-for-all/206420)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2003, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-has-just-lost-a-big-mac-fan-once-and-for-all/206420 "2003-10-14T03:37:21Z")
So I’m flying tonight, and when we land I’m absolutely jonesing for food. What made me want to get a Big Mac, I’ll never know, but there I was, waiting patiently at the drive-thru at McDonald’s. For fifteen minutes. Wit… --- ## [European Union Should be Changed to Earth Union](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-union-should-be-changed-to-earth-union/682207)
**Author:** [@Israel\_Goldstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Israel_Goldstein)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-union-should-be-changed-to-earth-union/682207 "2014-03-01T13:26:55Z")
Why are only Aryans allowed to join? What the Hell??? --- ## [Just say "Mr. \_\_\_\_"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-say-mr-____/676594)
**Author:** [@lance\_strongarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lance_strongarm)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-say-mr-____/676594 "2013-12-21T00:04:44Z")
Okay, young man/woman on the phone who has called me to ask for money for your cause or who I called for customer service, I’m the old man now, but this has nothing to do with being fussy about titles and all that. Now t… --- ## [Am I wrong for taking my own sweet time at a restaurant table?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-wrong-for-taking-my-own-sweet-time-at-a-restaurant-table/842010)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-wrong-for-taking-my-own-sweet-time-at-a-restaurant-table/842010 "2019-11-01T09:43:47Z")
It’s fairly common for me to go out to one of my local eateries with a fresh newspaper or my tablet and linger for quite some time over a meal. This happens at least twice a month, often more. Just this morning, I sat in… --- ## [Multiple schlerosis real or not real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-schlerosis-real-or-not-real/633760)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-schlerosis-real-or-not-real/633760 "2012-09-06T00:51:59Z")
It seems every time I turn around someone is being diagnosed with MS. I imagine it is a real disorder but how many times are Drs just assigning this to someone to shut them up and give them a real diagnosis they can run … --- ## [Professional Driver…Closed Course.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-driver-closed-course/100189)
**Author:** [@Macro\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Macro_Man)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2002, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professional-driver-closed-course/100189 "2002-04-08T01:30:46Z")
Am I the only one that thinks the lawyers are running this country? So I’m watching TV the other day. On comes a commercial for a compact car (forgot what kind it was). Guy driving along at normal speed, with his hand … --- ## [The AntiDope thread: Creating ignorance since October 5th, 2006](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-antidope-thread-creating-ignorance-since-october-5th-2006/375386)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2006, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-antidope-thread-creating-ignorance-since-october-5th-2006/375386 "2006-10-11T08:29:44Z")
Hardly anyone knows this, but Skype is actually pronouced Skee-ipp-ay. Please contribute more interesting factoids; I only ask they be completely untrue. --- ## [Why is Sinai sometimes pronounced with 3 syllables?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-sinai-sometimes-pronounced-with-3-syllables/703308)
**Author:** [@hibernicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hibernicus)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-sinai-sometimes-pronounced-with-3-syllables/703308 "2019-01-11T20:20:05Z")
I was watching the BBC programme The Story of the Jews and I noticed that the presenter, Simon Schama consistently pronounces Sinai as /saɪnɪaɪ/ (sounds like “signy-eye” instead of “sign-eye”). Does this reflect an auth… --- ## [Can an army general be demoted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-army-general-be-demoted/768392)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-army-general-be-demoted/768392 "2016-10-18T04:13:02Z")
(Premise from a tv show, so…) Once a soldier rises to the rank of general, can they ever be demoted against their will? --- ## [Why didn't hitler escape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-hitler-escape/782629)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-hitler-escape/782629 "2017-03-22T02:49:04Z")
It seems to me odd that Hitler didn’t try to escape Germany. He knew which way the war was going and he certainly could have gotten to a U-boat and got out of dodge. Did he really kill himself out of some sense of honor … --- ## [Dating Amongst Twenty-Somethings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-amongst-twenty-somethings/410882)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2007, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-amongst-twenty-somethings/410882 "2007-07-12T22:14:32Z")
I had a conversation with two good friends of mine, both male, both pretty good with the ladies. I’m female. We’re all in our early twenties, and were talking about how to us it seems like no one our age really goes on “… --- ## [How does one advance to the Papacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-advance-to-the-papacy/732503)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-advance-to-the-papacy/732503 "2015-10-06T22:17:18Z")
I mean, I understand the basic hierarchy (priests, bishops, archbishops, cardinals, etc.), and how the election in the College of Cardinals works. I’m wondering more about what are the criteria for advancement along the… --- ## [Road sign -'Turn Off Two-Way Radios and Cellular Telephones'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-sign-turn-off-two-way-radios-and-cellular-telephones/667166)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-sign-turn-off-two-way-radios-and-cellular-telephones/667166 "2013-08-28T15:20:33Z")
While driving along I-90 from Seattle to Ellensburg yesterday, and again on my return trip the following day, I saw orange diamond signs (temporary ones close to the ground, not on poles) with the above message on them w… --- ## [Did your family have an ice pick when you were little? Kept in a junk drawer in the kitchen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-your-family-have-an-ice-pick-when-you-were-little-kept-in-a-junk-drawer-in-the-kitchen/551635)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-your-family-have-an-ice-pick-when-you-were-little-kept-in-a-junk-drawer-in-the-kitchen/551635 "2010-08-30T21:17:42Z")
We moved a lot as a kid, but there were two things we always had in every house: an ice pick and a junk drawer. I have no idea what an ice pick is for because, growing up in the 70s, our ice didn’t need picking. But … --- ## [When you talk to yourself in the mirror, how do you address yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-talk-to-yourself-in-the-mirror-how-do-you-address-yourself/541073)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-talk-to-yourself-in-the-mirror-how-do-you-address-yourself/541073 "2010-06-04T02:58:25Z")
Don’t pretend like you don’t talk to yourself in the mirror, because I know you do! I realized that I refer to myself in second person. “No, your hair doesn’t look right styled that way.” “Those earrings really look cut… --- ## [Does your pet know when to stop eating, or will they stuff themselves until they burst?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-pet-know-when-to-stop-eating-or-will-they-stuff-themselves-until-they-burst/620252)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-pet-know-when-to-stop-eating-or-will-they-stuff-themselves-until-they-burst/620252 "2012-05-01T19:39:28Z")
I have a couple of stray cats which the neighbor downstairs originally started feeding, but I (in a weak moment) one day gave them some treats as well. The bobtailed male (“Bob”) often begs me for a bite, but not always… --- ## [Parents: Have A Favorite Child and Not-So-Much Children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-have-a-favorite-child-and-not-so-much-children/598497)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2011, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-have-a-favorite-child-and-not-so-much-children/598497 "2011-10-07T05:13:28Z")
I was talking to a couple neighbor ladies. They are in their late 70s. Their husbands recently passed away and they were talking about how and when to give their children inheritance. One lady said I’ve already given th… --- ## [Life expectancy of HP LaserJets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-expectancy-of-hp-laserjets/261850)
**Author:** [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2004, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-expectancy-of-hp-laserjets/261850 "2004-08-30T21:10:31Z")
The old rule of thumb is that HP LaserJet printers last forever. But, how long is forever? Just wondering as I’ve got a seven year old 4000-series printer that claims to have only printed 406,000 pages. My estimate, b… --- ## [Famous novels you just couldn't get through](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-novels-you-just-couldnt-get-through/451027)
**Author:** [@paffinity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paffinity)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2008, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-novels-you-just-couldnt-get-through/451027 "2008-05-30T23:54:34Z")
We all know there are some novels that just about everybody is supposed to enjoy. But a lot of times when reading a classic I have to try so hard to see what people liked so much about it. Two times especially I disliked… --- ## [Donating Plasma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donating-plasma/156860)
**Author:** [@Ottoerotic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ottoerotic)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donating-plasma/156860 "2003-08-27T12:45:41Z")
Okay as a broke college student I’m strongly considering donating plasma to a bioservices place as a supplement to my measly income. I do have a few questions about this from anyone who knows/has participated… #1 Why a… --- ## [Answer this War/Bush/Oil question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answer-this-war-bush-oil-question/129765)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2002, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answer-this-war-bush-oil-question/129765 "2002-10-10T23:17:36Z")
which was posed to me by my attorney, who is the most intelligent and well educated person I have ever had the good fortune to meet. How is it that Bush & Co. are blabbing to anyone and everyone who will listen, all aro… --- ## [Do you like Hamburger Helper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-hamburger-helper/732223)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-hamburger-helper/732223 "2015-09-24T14:49:44Z")
So I recently made a status on Facebook about it and I was surprised to see that not many people do. In fact, more people seem to dislike it than like it. Me, I love the stuff. I grew up with it (although we didn’t eat … --- ## [I never knew they were \*that\* good - artists with under reported skills](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-they-were-that-good-artists-with-under-reported-skills/968663)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-they-were-that-good-artists-with-under-reported-skills/968663 "2024-08-28T17:44:11Z")
I stumbled down a Youtube rabbit hole and started watching some Roy Clark videos. I knew he played guitar and banjo, both pretty well, but knew him mainly from his good ol’ boy Hee Haw persona. Clearly Roy Clark was an a… --- ## [What does "Left my Goat at Home" mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-left-my-goat-at-home-mean/541631)
**Author:** [@aaelghat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaelghat)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-left-my-goat-at-home-mean/541631 "2010-06-02T20:58:19Z")
“Left My Goat at Home” was one of the talents/strengths listed on a resume that I just saw. Googling that phrase came up with a few references to it on the internet, but I couldn’t tell what the phrase meant. Any ideas… --- ## [PhD programs must be easy for some people, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phd-programs-must-be-easy-for-some-people-right/552413)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phd-programs-must-be-easy-for-some-people-right/552413 "2010-09-06T14:36:45Z")
I just got back from having lunch with a guy who was a couple of years ahead of me in the PhD program. Although we were in the same department, his area was completely different from mine. Actually, my department houses … --- ## [How do I handle being headhunted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-handle-being-headhunted/636428)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-handle-being-headhunted/636428 "2012-10-06T01:15:08Z")
No, I am not in danger of physically losing my head and having it shrunk and put on a staff, I am however in a bit of a decision conundrum. I currently work in the merchant services industry, and I really love my job. I … --- ## [Army general declares Americans too fat or criminal to fight in rebuke of service leaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-general-declares-americans-too-fat-or-criminal-to-fight-in-rebuke-of-service-leaders/970961)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-general-declares-americans-too-fat-or-criminal-to-fight-in-rebuke-of-service-leaders/970961 "2022-12-05T04:56:13Z")
my thoughts on this 1 he’s right to a point .my dads friends who still are in the army complain they’re not doing basic training, is a fat camp that teaches people how to shoot and march anymore Also, a lot of today’s … --- ## [Return of the son of the spammer who just got banned!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-the-spammer-who-just-got-banned/516951)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2009, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-son-of-the-spammer-who-just-got-banned/516951 "2009-11-15T07:11:07Z")
What’s up everyone, I’m new to the forum and just wanted to say hey. Hopefully I posted this in the right section! --- ## [Austerity: Is it working?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austerity-is-it-working/732759)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/austerity-is-it-working/732759 "2015-10-04T03:04:02Z")
We are living in the age of Austerity, cliche to say, but it is true, but is it working? There’s nothing wrong with balancing the governments budgets and working towards eliminating deficits, however, is it improving our… --- ## [Do you eat the ends of bread loafs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-the-ends-of-bread-loafs/776899)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-the-ends-of-bread-loafs/776899 "2017-01-14T00:04:45Z")
The end of the loaf (or beginning, depending on your perspective)-- this guy. Do you eat it? My wife and kids won’t,and none of them can actually articulate a reason why. I quite enjoy it, much like any other slice in t… --- ## [How safe am I in the Witness Protection Program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-am-i-in-the-witness-protection-program/435769)
**Author:** [@MrFloppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrFloppy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-am-i-in-the-witness-protection-program/435769 "2008-02-05T15:41:29Z")
How safe would I feel in the WPP? How many people that work for the WPP have access to the relocation records? If I had a mob bounty on my head, I don’t think I would feel safe at all. I mean it is fine moving me to A… --- ## [Do you speak with a strong accent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-speak-with-a-strong-accent/486605)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2009, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-speak-with-a-strong-accent/486605 "2009-02-26T01:11:44Z")
What kind? Is it different from most of the people around you, or does everyone sound like that where you live? Do you ever (or have you ever) tried to change it? What conclusions do you think people may draw about yo… --- ## [How did the USS Newport News manage to hit a TANKER?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-uss-newport-news-manage-to-hit-a-tanker/387289)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2007, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-uss-newport-news-manage-to-hit-a-tanker/387289 "2007-02-02T14:33:45Z")
I was considering posting a pit thread for the USS Newport News’s collision with the Japanese oil tanker Mogamikawa. But it occurs to me that I’m only partially informed about the dynamics of submarine collision acciden… --- ## [One small cut for man not kind](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-small-cut-for-man-not-kind/309781)
**Author:** [@Alsoran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alsoran)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2005, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-small-cut-for-man-not-kind/309781 "2005-06-29T23:39:45Z")
Why in the name of all that is reasonable do US hospitals routinely mutilate baby boys? If only 1 in 100,000 go wrong surely this is too many. All medical opinion agrees that this is not necessary for any health reason… --- ## [Why Do People Hate America?...ok, but let me ask you this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-hate-america-ok-but-let-me-ask-you-this/404577)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2007, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-hate-america-ok-but-let-me-ask-you-this/404577 "2007-05-29T06:14:23Z")
I recently finished Why Do People Hate America? by Ziauddin Sardar,Merryl Wyn Davies and I have a debate topic for the noble readers of the Dope. The book was, I believe, intended for Americans with a shaky history educ… --- ## ["He crossed state lines."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-crossed-state-lines/954705)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-crossed-state-lines/954705 "2021-11-24T04:00:26Z")
You can hardly find a discussion of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial & its aftermath that does not include this phrase. I’m genuinely curious about the meaning here. Probably tens of millions of people cross state lines ever… --- ## [Gut feeling: how will the American presidential election turn out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gut-feeling-how-will-the-american-presidential-election-turn-out/638255)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gut-feeling-how-will-the-american-presidential-election-turn-out/638255 "2012-10-30T15:37:00Z")
A repeat of my poll from the last election, which I would post to if I weren’t so saditty. One-word-answer questions: Ignoring all third-party candidates, who do you want to win? Which candidate do you think will … --- ## [Coffee songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-songs/530581)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-songs/530581 "2010-03-05T07:14:03Z")
The Coffee Song, Frank Sinatra (video) Coffee, 7Minds/A.W.O.L. (lyrics) Columbian Blend, Tintin Og Hårtørrerne Any others? --- ## [Bushco..in order to pay for our war...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bushco-in-order-to-pay-for-our-war/288602)
**Author:** [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2005, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bushco-in-order-to-pay-for-our-war/288602 "2005-02-10T16:21:31Z")
We will have to cut health programs. We know you will understand. The Iraqi populace is much more important than you are. What is going on??? --- ## [Is all the land in the US owned by someone or some government agency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-all-the-land-in-the-us-owned-by-someone-or-some-government-agency/200447)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2003, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-all-the-land-in-the-us-owned-by-someone-or-some-government-agency/200447 "2003-09-10T18:53:14Z")
Also, how does/did one claim unowned land? --- ## [In Bruges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bruges/438169)
**Author:** [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bruges/438169 "2009-02-08T16:22:16Z")
So on our DirecTV they have this channel called “REELS” It’s basically like watching a 24 hour previews channel (they do fit in other stuff there as well, but it seems mostly previews). We saw a preview for In Bruges a f… --- ## [The Amazing Race 10/23/11: "I Feel Like I'm In The Circus"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-10-23-11-i-feel-like-im-in-the-circus/600585)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-10-23-11-i-feel-like-im-in-the-circus/600585 "2011-10-24T17:13:44Z")
Delayed. Looks like the game ended at 7:15, so the Race should start at 8:15. --- ## [Four major bankers have committed suicide. Conspiracy…or?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-major-bankers-have-committed-suicide-conspiracy-or/680496)
**Author:** [@nevadaexile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nevadaexile)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-major-bankers-have-committed-suicide-conspiracy-or/680496 "2014-02-06T00:19:57Z")
According to to these news reports, four major bankers around the world have committed suicide in just the last week. Is this a conspiracy…or a coincidence? References: --- ## [Let's impose a federal luxury tax](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-impose-a-federal-luxury-tax/643325)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-impose-a-federal-luxury-tax/643325 "2012-12-11T02:23:08Z")
Right now I’m hearing a lot about the so-called “fiscal cliff”. Democrats want higher income taxes on the rich to raise federal revenue and ensure that the rich pay their fair share. Republicans respond that such taxes… --- ## [Marketing Advice for New Security Camera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-advice-for-new-security-camera/610405)
**Author:** [@andyleonard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andyleonard)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2012, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-advice-for-new-security-camera/610405 "2012-01-26T07:00:48Z")
O.K. I’m a geezer and I need media help. My friend has invented, patented and is making an all-new security-type camera. It’s small, no moving parts, hi-res undistorted 180\* view, works in stupid low light, etc. A revolu… --- ## [Pachelbel's Canon: A Xmas Song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pachelbels-canon-a-xmas-song/429839)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2007, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pachelbels-canon-a-xmas-song/429839 "2007-12-14T02:16:51Z")
Was Pachelbel’s Canon, a classic music piece, originally written to be a Xmas piece? Or, has it shown up in recent years on radio incorporated into one? --- ## [Onan, onani, the japanese language and mastrubation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/onan-onani-the-japanese-language-and-mastrubation/248416)
**Author:** [@Sandlegs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sandlegs)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2004, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/onan-onani-the-japanese-language-and-mastrubation/248416 "2004-06-08T03:52:37Z")
ok, i have a language question for all of those that are fluent, and have much info on the japanese language. Onani is the word for mastrubation in the japanese language. The question is, does onani have any connection… --- ## [PBJ and variants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pbj-and-variants/647969)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pbj-and-variants/647969 "2013-01-28T02:20:19Z")
First off, a poll: what type of peanut butter do you favor? Second, do you stick to the classic peanut butter & jelly (jam, etc.), or add other ingredients? I’m working on a sandwich right now that features crunchy pean… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1635&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1637&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)