# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=169&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:** 170 --- ## [Should witness testimony be disregarded if it conflicts with self-defense claim for a murder trial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-witness-testimony-be-disregarded-if-it-conflicts-with-self-defense-claim-for-a-murder-trial/709664)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-witness-testimony-be-disregarded-if-it-conflicts-with-self-defense-claim-for-a-murder-trial/709664 "2015-01-14T21:51:37Z")
In a Pit thread, we were discussing the shooting of Jordan Davis (in short, Michael Dunn admitted to shooting Davis in a car at a gas station, claiming that Davis pointed a shotgun at him – in contrast to testimony from … --- ## [Is it common for soldiers in big battles to run out of ammo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-for-soldiers-in-big-battles-to-run-out-of-ammo/684884)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-common-for-soldiers-in-big-battles-to-run-out-of-ammo/684884 "2016-12-11T21:40:14Z")
Or perhaps each company has some guy who follows along carrying a ton of ammo? I just watched the opening scene of saving private ryan. They are trying to take out a machine gun position and Tom Hanks says “covering fire… --- ## [Should PE grades count towards GPA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-pe-grades-count-towards-gpa/506397)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-pe-grades-count-towards-gpa/506397 "2009-10-13T00:43:46Z")
This year our local HS enacated a new policy that grades in PE classes would be included in calculating GPA. They had not been included in the past. My youngest graduated last spring, so I have no dog in this fight. B… --- ## [Is it racist to not be attracted to people of different races?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-racist-to-not-be-attracted-to-people-of-different-races/669726)
**Author:** [@the\_apples\_fell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_apples_fell)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-racist-to-not-be-attracted-to-people-of-different-races/669726 "2013-10-01T10:55:16Z")
This is a subject that there is much debate about. Some people think that it’s no different than preferring blonde to brunette, or brown eyes to blue. Others think that these preferences are societally ingrained, and t… --- ## [What's an inverter microwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-inverter-microwave/138207)
**Author:** [@The-Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The-Maxx)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-inverter-microwave/138207 "2019-02-25T07:25:31Z")
I see a lot of ads right now for inverter microwaves, all of which say it’s better, but don’t explain what’s better about it. What does inverter refer to here, and how does it work? --- ## [Where are we on the Laffer Curve?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-we-on-the-laffer-curve/537199)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-we-on-the-laffer-curve/537199 "2010-04-28T21:08:09Z")
For the U.S., that is. Some people say we must raise taxes in order for the federal government to increase revenue. But will raising taxes automatically increase revenue? Based on where we are on the Laffer Curve, isn’t… --- ## [Are social media's recent bannings a freedom of expression issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-social-medias-recent-bannings-a-freedom-of-expression-issue/930330)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 596\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-social-medias-recent-bannings-a-freedom-of-expression-issue/930330 "2021-12-06T06:02:07Z")
Starting a new thread because I think the other one (OK Let's do this: who thinks social media's recent bannings are first amendment violations?) asked the wrong question, but there was interesting discussion developing … --- ## [chance of being bitten by a bat without noticing it (rabies question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chance-of-being-bitten-by-a-bat-without-noticing-it-rabies-question/664939)
**Author:** [@Rusalka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rusalka)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chance-of-being-bitten-by-a-bat-without-noticing-it-rabies-question/664939 "2015-01-11T19:58:35Z")
So, I was car camping in Wisconsin last weekend and traipsing to and from the bathroom in pitch darkness. I noticed a pain on my shin, and upon closer inspection found two roundish shallow marks and a third small abrasi… --- ## [Do sexism, racism, or other prejudices bother you in period fiction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-sexism-racism-or-other-prejudices-bother-you-in-period-fiction/543901)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-sexism-racism-or-other-prejudices-bother-you-in-period-fiction/543901 "2010-06-25T23:50:25Z")
Over in the “Do women like MAD MEN” thread, some persons have commented on the sexism shown by many of the shows’ male characters and endured by the female ones. Here’s a couple of quotes: Both of which make me wonde… --- ## [Botticelli - July 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2015/724270)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 480\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2015/724270 "2015-08-05T16:56:33Z")
I am R. --- ## [Where does pharmaceutical testosterone come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-pharmaceutical-testosterone-come-from/636880)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-pharmaceutical-testosterone-come-from/636880 "2018-02-15T14:56:19Z")
Hello Again Everyone, I might of asked this question before, but I can’t remember. I was just reading the other active thread about testosterone, which I am currently on as my body quit producing it due to chronic use o… --- ## [NFL 2023 Off-Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-off-season-thread/979801)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 520\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-off-season-thread/979801 "2023-08-10T02:34:00Z")
Rather than posting this in the Super Bowl thread, I thought I’d start up a general post-season thread. To no one’s surprise, the Raiders released Derek Carr today, just prior to a deadline at which Carr would have been… --- ## [Hello MMP....I'm Back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-mmp-im-back/679267)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2014, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-mmp-im-back/679267 "2014-01-27T05:06:29Z")
Hello all! After a long hiatus I am back. I am sure most of you didn’t really notice but I did get some nice PMs while I was gone. The rest of you are forgiven :wink: j/k. I know you all have lives outside the MMP, right… --- ## [How many unassisted pull-ups and dips can you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-unassisted-pull-ups-and-dips-can-you-do/532166)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-unassisted-pull-ups-and-dips-can-you-do/532166 "2015-12-28T21:44:17Z")
Subject says it all. Oh, in a single set BTW. Overhand military style pull-ups. Straight bar, not curved. Please state age, and (if you like) weight. Also, say whether or not your current number is better or worse t… --- ## [Woman offended by truthful advice from doctor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-offended-by-truthful-advice-from-doctor/318435)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2005, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-offended-by-truthful-advice-from-doctor/318435 "2005-09-07T05:44:40Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050824/ap\_on\_fe\_st/obesity\_complaint Um, lady, you’re fat. And your doctor was only trying to give you life-saving advice. Grow up and get over it. And lose some weight while you’re at it… --- ## [Why has the government lost prestige since 1964?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-government-lost-prestige-since-1964/622937)
**Author:** [@New\_Deal\_Democrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/New_Deal_Democrat)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-government-lost-prestige-since-1964/622937 "2012-05-29T01:39:07Z")
According to a chart found here: http://people.reed.edu/~gronkep/docs...2-version2.pdf in 1964 78 percent of the American people had confidence in the government. By 1980 that had declined to 25 percent. According to … --- ## [Light fixture not on any circuit breaker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-fixture-not-on-any-circuit-breaker/680595)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/light-fixture-not-on-any-circuit-breaker/680595 "2014-02-11T21:18:27Z")
I have recently moved into a house built in 1998. In repairing and upgrading some of the light fixtures and switches, I came across a light fixture, hanging from the ceiling over the stairs to the second floor, that does… --- ## [Songs to take oversized mallets to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-take-oversized-mallets-to/848183)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-take-oversized-mallets-to/848183 "2026-11-03T02:05:40Z")
Air Supply, meet oversized mallet. --- ## [Armament of US Divebombers at Midway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armament-of-us-divebombers-at-midway/647590)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armament-of-us-divebombers-at-midway/647590 "2013-02-10T04:09:17Z")
What was the standard bomb load, carried by US carrier-based divebombers, during WWII, when they went after enemy carriers? Was it contact detonation or armor piercing, to explode below? What did they drop on the Japan… --- ## [Most evil chain restaurant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-evil-chain-restaurant/543514)
**Author:** [@MTCicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTCicero)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-evil-chain-restaurant/543514 "2010-06-21T03:26:05Z")
Could be sit down, fast food, or delivery. After much consideration, I shall fervently vote for Olive Garden. It is to real, honest Italian cuisine what Velveeta is to cheese. --- ## [Tough blow \[gf leaves me and moves out all while I am gone from the house\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-blow-gf-leaves-me-and-moves-out-all-while-i-am-gone-from-the-house/736874)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2015, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-blow-gf-leaves-me-and-moves-out-all-while-i-am-gone-from-the-house/736874 "2015-11-11T10:50:52Z")
Ok, I’m not one to usually post about personal relationship issues but this one really hit me hard. It happened today. I had gotten home from being on the road for a few hours, expecting my dog and the newly acquired c… --- ## [Can I flush hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-flush-hair/497877)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-flush-hair/497877 "2009-05-31T13:26:22Z")
Since my marriage, I’ve been struggling with the amount of hair collecting in the bath plug, and, well, all over the bathroom really (anywhere my dear lady wife chooses to comb her hair). It’s a pain in the ass to colle… --- ## [What is so bad about the fiscal cliff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-so-bad-about-the-fiscal-cliff/642278)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-so-bad-about-the-fiscal-cliff/642278 "2012-12-10T21:58:17Z")
This is in GD because although there may be a factual answer, I suspect most replies will come from the Neo-Keynesians on the board with their typical line of “Holy shit!!! If we don’t keep shoveling currency in the furn… --- ## [Am I required to have a physical mailbox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-required-to-have-a-physical-mailbox/534627)
**Author:** [@10913](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/10913)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-required-to-have-a-physical-mailbox/534627 "2013-10-02T22:54:03Z")
Ever since online transactions have become extremely easy, secure, and common, I haven’t conducted any actual business via the US Postal Service. Literally every piece of physical mail I receive is some sort of advertis… --- ## [Why is -40 fahrenheit equal to -40 celsius?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-40-fahrenheit-equal-to-40-celsius/673699)
**Author:** [@andrea\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrea_green)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-40-fahrenheit-equal-to-40-celsius/673699 "2013-11-18T14:45:29Z")
It seems counter-intuitive to me that the two measurements eventually become equal even though I understand that they clearly do. Is there a simple explanation (beyond the math simply adding up) as to why this is the ca… --- ## [L vs R side for gas cap on cars in US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-vs-r-side-for-gas-cap-on-cars-in-us/479421)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-vs-r-side-for-gas-cap-on-cars-in-us/479421 "2014-11-21T02:30:47Z")
What percentage of autos sold in the US have the gas cap on the driver’s (left side)? Left is the default side in my mind; every car I’ve owned has had it on that side. But every once in a while, when driving a rental … --- ## [Botticelli - May, 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2013/657330)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 345\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2013/657330 "2013-06-01T04:56:43Z")
The list made by Elendil’s Heir shows that ‘U’ has only been used once, so: I am U I really can’t think of many people that fit, so I suspect this will be either ridiculously easy or fiendishly difficult… --- ## [Why did British Food Suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-british-food-suck/496647)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-british-food-suck/496647 "2009-05-27T10:38:29Z")
It is axiomatic that British food sucks (or perhaps did suck). Of course a lot of this is exaggeration, but we can expect there to be a kernel of truth to this idea. A couple of ideas; British food was never all that … --- ## [Fashion shows. Seriously, WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashion-shows-seriously-wtf/545938)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fashion-shows-seriously-wtf/545938 "2010-07-13T02:26:37Z")
I see that there’s been yet another Paris fashion show, with very skinny models and outlandish, impractical costumes. What’s the point of these shows? I’ve never seen anything that’s actually wearable in public display… --- ## ["Do not heat rice cakes in toaster or microwave" - why not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-heat-rice-cakes-in-toaster-or-microwave-why-not/433325)
**Author:** [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-heat-rice-cakes-in-toaster-or-microwave-why-not/433325 "2014-11-11T01:54:45Z")
Title says it all, really. I have here a package of Quaker rice cakes and there’s a warning on the side instructing the consumer not to heat the product in a toaster or microwave. Why not? Will it explode or something… --- ## [The "Far Left" is already being demonized](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-far-left-is-already-being-demonized/924994)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 666\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-far-left-is-already-being-demonized/924994 "2021-10-29T19:36:44Z")
Before the Trump presidency is even over, we start hearing talk of how the “Far Left” nearly cost Biden the election. Medicare for All is portrayed as a ridiculous proposition, as is police reform. Will the Democrats gi… --- ## [The new TV season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-tv-season/595311)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-tv-season/595311 "2011-10-16T14:49:30Z")
What are you really looking forward to? What are you planning to check out in hopes of being happily surprised? What do you hope/expect to die a quick death? New shows I’ll watch at least once and hope they turn out to … --- ## [Game of Thrones nudity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-nudity/620458)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-nudity/620458 "2012-05-05T17:52:48Z")
I have never read the books and I don’t have HBO so I don’t watch the show. However, this article, reposted on a number of news sites, seems to be aghast at the sheer amount of nudity on the show. Am I going to need to… --- ## [This is Boehner's shutdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-boehners-shutdown/670261)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-boehners-shutdown/670261 "2013-10-09T19:49:00Z")
The Democrats should go even farther than calling it a “Republican shutdown”- they should call it “John Boehner’s Shutdown”. A majority of the House would support a clean budget continuing resolution, and we know the Se… --- ## [When Mr. Feeny tells you "I don't want to talk to you" don't believe him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mr-feeny-tells-you-i-dont-want-to-talk-to-you-dont-believe-him/617093)
**Author:** [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mr-feeny-tells-you-i-dont-want-to-talk-to-you-dont-believe-him/617093 "2012-04-05T02:57:37Z")
So I was in the collision shop, waiting an hour, eating a bag of popcorn. I drove out of the collision shop with an estimate and with a bizzare experience. I was sitting in the waiting area and an elderly man wearing a h… --- ## ["Fascism is Liberal"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascism-is-liberal/782850)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fascism-is-liberal/782850 "2017-07-01T12:39:30Z")
In 1975, in a sit down interview with Mike Wallace, Ronald Reagan said: In subsequent years, this notion has become a talking point for conservatives. A base line argument added since has been the inclusion of Mussolin… --- ## [Can someone explain Renaissance Faires?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-renaissance-faires/364565)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2006, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-renaissance-faires/364565 "2006-08-14T15:37:37Z")
A number of members here have mentioned they’re into Renaissance Faires, which of course got me thinking about the whole thing a bit more as I saw a Family Guy episode revolving around one as well. Perhaps someone can e… --- ## [Debaser, you've never been poor. Can't say the same about "presumptuous cockweed", though](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debaser-youve-never-been-poor-cant-say-the-same-about-presumptuous-cockweed-though/671651)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debaser-youve-never-been-poor-cant-say-the-same-about-presumptuous-cockweed-though/671651 "2013-10-23T15:47:15Z")
Going from here basically to the end of the first page :http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=16769205&postcount=16 Debaser, you’re an ass. Do you have any fucking idea what it’s like to be poor? No? Then s… --- ## [Hicks chewing on wheat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hicks-chewing-on-wheat/542511)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hicks-chewing-on-wheat/542511 "2016-04-14T23:32:26Z")
I’m watching an episode of Rocko’s Modern Life (loved that show), and they’re showing some country bumpkin giving him directions, complete with the stereotypical straw hat, and wheat blade sticking out of his mouth. But… --- ## [It's Monday Somewhere-an MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-monday-somewhere-an-mmp/712796)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 309\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-monday-somewhere-an-mmp/712796 "2015-02-23T02:35:16Z")
It’s Monday here on the East coast. It’s cold, gonna get colder, and the snow and ice starts in 18 hours. On the brighter side, I get to start at my new store tomorrow night. hijack away! --- ## [Vaccine refuser data thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-refuser-data-thread/929542)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-refuser-data-thread/929542 "2021-05-06T12:30:32Z")
As vaccines roll out, I guess the number of refusers is going to become a pretty hot topic; so I started this thread as a place to log data on (and consequences of) refusal. As of today I could find no live data describ… --- ## [Is Democracy the best form of government?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-democracy-the-best-form-of-government/629373)
**Author:** [@stardave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stardave)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-democracy-the-best-form-of-government/629373 "2012-07-31T16:08:10Z")
After the Cold War, there are people that says we have reach the end of history, because eventually every nation on earth is going to became democratic with a free market system. Which it seems United States certainly th… --- ## [Recommend a sci-fi book for a female non sci-fi fan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-sci-fi-book-for-a-female-non-sci-fi-fan/538688)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-sci-fi-book-for-a-female-non-sci-fi-fan/538688 "2011-09-20T21:38:26Z")
I’ve lent a female colleague several books and we got to discussing the merits of science-fiction, a genre she has never read but she’s willing to give me one (1) opportunity to convert her to the joys of spaceships, ali… --- ## [What if women ruled the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-women-ruled-the-world/590992)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-women-ruled-the-world/590992 "2011-08-03T10:19:21Z")
I think we would all be better off. Certain qualities they have I believe would lead to more world peace than compared to the idiot men we have in there now. Think about this, would the wars we have going on right now … --- ## [Mint Julep's Mexico Story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mint-juleps-mexico-story/627934)
**Author:** [@BottledBlondJeanie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BottledBlondJeanie)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mint-juleps-mexico-story/627934 "2012-07-21T14:07:11Z")
Mint Julep, you’ve had some recent interesting and dramatic threads. here about your dad going to jail on 6/28, here about your unexpected pregnancy from 6/20, and most recently here about your friend stabbing someone 7… --- ## [Obama Doesn't Remember How Big the Debt Is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-doesnt-remember-how-big-the-debt-is/635229)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-doesnt-remember-how-big-the-debt-is/635229 "2012-09-24T18:48:28Z")
It’s at 2:02. The freaking President of the United States isn’t sure how much our nations debt is. If Mitt Romney (or John Mccain or George W. Bush for that matter) had stated they didn’t know how much our national de… --- ## [What's the most expensive thing I can put in the 22 oz. take home box from the Golden Corral Buffet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-expensive-thing-i-can-put-in-the-22-oz-take-home-box-from-the-golden-corral-buffet/732393)
**Author:** [@vulgate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vulgate)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-expensive-thing-i-can-put-in-the-22-oz-take-home-box-from-the-golden-corral-buffet/732393 "2016-01-25T17:04:02Z")
Golden Corral (or the Golden Trough as one former employee I know likes to call it) has a deal where for $1.99 they will give you a 22 oz (I assume this is the amount of water it’s capable of holding) container to fill w… --- ## [Blinking Check engine light](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light/624022)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blinking-check-engine-light/624022 "2012-06-14T00:35:41Z")
The check engine light on my 2002 Pontiac Vibe with 231K miles has started blinking. The car also idles slightly roughly, and my MPG has plummeted. Checking out on line, it seems this indicates an emissions failure tha… --- ## [Pinewood derby weight distribution questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinewood-derby-weight-distribution-questions/567481)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinewood-derby-weight-distribution-questions/567481 "2011-01-18T18:14:11Z")
I am trying to construct a pinewood derby racer for my son’s pinewood derby race this weekend. I am trimming it down to make it more aerodynamic, but I have a question about what would be the best weight distribution. … --- ## [Do fireplaces really make the house colder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fireplaces-really-make-the-house-colder/518081)
**Author:** [@Mr.Lahey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Lahey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2009, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fireplaces-really-make-the-house-colder/518081 "2009-11-19T20:05:03Z")
I have read that using a fire place actually makes your house colder because so much heat escapes from the chimney. I find this a bit hard to beleive. Before electric heat most house had fireplaces and they probably woul… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=168&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=170&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)