# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1694&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:** 1695 --- ## [Buffy 11/19/02 - Sleeper (spoilers in box)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-11-19-02-sleeper-spoilers-in-box/137352)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2002, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-11-19-02-sleeper-spoilers-in-box/137352 "2002-11-23T02:53:57Z")
I’ll put it all in black, for those who are not spoiler junkies. --- ## [Favorite Brand of Frozen Pizza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-brand-of-frozen-pizza/655883)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-brand-of-frozen-pizza/655883 "2013-04-19T03:25:33Z")
I’m talking about grocery store, freezer section pizza. What’s your favorite? I don’t know if I’ve ever had a "great"frozen pizza, but there are so many brands available I’m curious to see if there’s any consensus. --- ## [Trinitite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trinitite/670399)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trinitite/670399 "2016-11-01T03:47:53Z")
I realize that removing additional Trinitite from a nuclear test zone is illegal. But the stuff that was removed pre-ban is legal. I cite How can I legally obtain legitimate Trinitite? Ideally, I’d like to find som… --- ## [Most efficient number of blades on a propeller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-efficient-number-of-blades-on-a-propeller/712947)
**Author:** [@kaltkalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaltkalt)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-efficient-number-of-blades-on-a-propeller/712947 "2015-02-20T18:59:15Z")
I was just wondering what determines the most efficient number of blades on a propeller/fan… whether it’s in air or water or some other fluid. For instance, you could have 3 blades, but would 4 make it more efficient? … --- ## [How far could a sniper shoot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-could-a-sniper-shoot/175199)
**Author:** [@jovan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jovan)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-could-a-sniper-shoot/175199 "2017-06-23T14:20:17Z")
So I was reading some of the adventures of Golgo 13, the world’s most terrifying hitman, the most mind-blowing (quite literally) sniper… and I got to wonder just how realistic his skills would be. It’s common knowledge … --- ## [Genealogy: GEDCOM and Family Tree Maker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genealogy-gedcom-and-family-tree-maker/536162)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genealogy-gedcom-and-family-tree-maker/536162 "2010-04-29T15:23:02Z")
Once upon a time, I did a whole bunch of genealogy research on my family and created a family tree using the “Family Tree Maker” software. Several years ago, that old Windows machine died, but I had backups of those .FTW… --- ## [Chayote Squash Tastes Terrible! Why Eat It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chayote-squash-tastes-terrible-why-eat-it/516540)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chayote-squash-tastes-terrible-why-eat-it/516540 "2009-11-07T00:24:49Z")
Chayote seems to be a vegetable favored by Mexican-Americans. I have had it several ways (mashed, baked, cooked with corn), and it always tasted bland and watery. Why do people eat this stuff? I recall, years ago, my ho… --- ## [Blues Clues : Joe vs. Steve](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blues-clues-joe-vs-steve/106379)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2002, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blues-clues-joe-vs-steve/106379 "2002-05-02T01:20:35Z")
So, Steve is leaving Blues Clues. Joe, his brother is taking over. We need a consensus here … which one is better. Steve has had the show since the beginning so of course he’s got the lead. Steve is a bit geekier thou… --- ## [Podiumgate (Arkansas) - how big a deal is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podiumgate-arkansas-how-big-a-deal-is-this/991245)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podiumgate-arkansas-how-big-a-deal-is-this/991245 "2024-04-18T13:51:10Z")
Josh Marshall over at TPM posted this story a couple days ago about something that may or may not be a brewing scandal down in Arkansas. https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/lets-talk-about-podiumgate I’ll try to recap… --- ## [Is Our Knowledge of our Mortality What Sets Us Apart From Other Animals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-our-knowledge-of-our-mortality-what-sets-us-apart-from-other-animals/541652)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-our-knowledge-of-our-mortality-what-sets-us-apart-from-other-animals/541652 "2010-10-15T00:50:26Z")
I don’t really know why I was thinking about this, but it occurred to me that my cat probablky has no idea it is going to die. In fact I am sure most all animals haven’t a clue that they are going to die. That just isn… --- ## [What makes stuff look old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-stuff-look-old/216731)
**Author:** [@rainy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-stuff-look-old/216731 "2015-04-19T18:26:02Z")
This question is hard to explain – so bear with me. What is it about antique objects or photos that makes them instantly recognizable as antique. For example I’m walking down the street and see a car like none I’ve eve… --- ## [Why does my dog freak out after a bath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-dog-freak-out-after-a-bath/559960)
**Author:** [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-dog-freak-out-after-a-bath/559960 "2010-11-10T00:30:38Z")
My dog (pug/chihuahua? mix) is perfectly calm and still when I bathe him, but as soon as I get him out of the tub and start toweling him off, he seriously loses his shit, racing around the house and skidding into things … --- ## [A letter to people who don't pay their bills:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-letter-to-people-who-dont-pay-their-bills/162701)
**Author:** [@bjohn13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bjohn13)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2003, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-letter-to-people-who-dont-pay-their-bills/162701 "2003-03-23T18:17:33Z")
Okay, this is my first rant here. I absolutely HAVE to get this out of my system. I work for the local cable company. Before you laugh, let me just state that I do about everything there from answering phones to desig… --- ## [The Compliment Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-compliment-thread/79377)
**Author:** [@Lady\_Juliet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_Juliet)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2001, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-compliment-thread/79377 "2001-09-13T20:55:15Z")
For all those who get bashed in the BBQ Pit, or their intelligence insulted in Great Debates, here’s a thread for you. Rules: Give a meaningful compliment to one person on the SDMB. Try not to repeat someone who’s alrea… --- ## [Bush Bans Drilling in Mariana Trench](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-bans-drilling-in-mariana-trench/480091)
**Author:** [@BJMoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BJMoose)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-bans-drilling-in-mariana-trench/480091 "2009-01-08T01:03:16Z")
Seriously. Fearless Leader has gone Enviro on us. According to a small, uncredited item in this morning’s paper, Bush has designated about 200,000 square miles of the central Pacific a National Monument. The area includ… --- ## [A pal says the Stealth Bomber is invisible to bats. Is it true or is he umm... batty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pal-says-the-stealth-bomber-is-invisible-to-bats-is-it-true-or-is-he-umm-batty/481397)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pal-says-the-stealth-bomber-is-invisible-to-bats-is-it-true-or-is-he-umm-batty/481397 "2009-01-16T01:50:44Z")
I work at an aviation/military museum. A colleague of mine has read seemingly reliable accounts of flying bats slamming into parked Stealth Bombers because the bats’ echolocation sensors could not “see” the planes. He sa… --- ## [That sounds gross - I'd like to try it sometime.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-sounds-gross-id-like-to-try-it-sometime/668519)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-sounds-gross-id-like-to-try-it-sometime/668519 "2013-09-14T20:31:22Z")
Semi-random wandering around Wiki led me to the page for currywurst, which just sounds horrible to me. And now I want one! Ever have anything like that happen to you? See a food that is just all sorts of wrong and immed… --- ## [I pit white trash girl...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-white-trash-girl/283746)
**Author:** [@stegon66](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stegon66)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2005, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-white-trash-girl/283746 "2005-01-16T07:17:28Z")
…henceforth known as WTG. Hey, WTG, so I hear you’re pregnant? Big fucking surprise. You’re what, just turned 18? Slow starter huh? Didn’t they teach you anything in the trailer park? How old is that boyfriend of y… --- ## [Before the Internet, how did boys learn about auto-erotic hanging?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-the-internet-how-did-boys-learn-about-auto-erotic-hanging/509985)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-the-internet-how-did-boys-learn-about-auto-erotic-hanging/509985 "2009-09-21T15:26:56Z")
I used to be a boy and in most ways pretty average. But no one ever mentioned auto-erotic hanging as a way to get a sexual thrill. And I never read about it, not a word. So how did word spread? --- ## [Non-Simpsons Simpsons lines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-simpsons-simpsons-lines/207741)
**Author:** [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2003, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-simpsons-simpsons-lines/207741 "2003-10-19T05:01:06Z")
Gotta start at least one more of these. What are your favorite lines from The Simpsons, not said by a Simpson? Chief Wiggum: “Book em on one count of being a bear and one count of accessory to being a bear” “What do … --- ## [Relocating from Illinois to New York. What's different?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relocating-from-illinois-to-new-york-whats-different/656450)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2013, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relocating-from-illinois-to-new-york-whats-different/656450 "2013-06-05T17:22:55Z")
I’ll be relocating shortly to upstate New York (near Cornell in Ithaca). I grew up in Indiana and have moved around the Chicago suburbs several times in the last 5 years, but I’ve never lived outside the midwest before. … --- ## [You never knew they existed. Somebody told you. Now they're everywhere!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-never-knew-they-existed-somebody-told-you-now-theyre-everywhere/321529)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2005, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-never-knew-they-existed-somebody-told-you-now-theyre-everywhere/321529 "2005-09-18T01:20:54Z")
What things in life had you never noticed (and never had reason to notice), but once somebody pointed them out to you, you see them all over the place? Here are two examples of what I am talking about: Hubodometers Th… --- ## [What's the last movie you saw more than once in a movie theater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-last-movie-you-saw-more-than-once-in-a-movie-theater/736856)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-last-movie-you-saw-more-than-once-in-a-movie-theater/736856 "2015-11-13T19:29:02Z")
For me, it was The Avengers. --- ## [What is This French Expression? Sounds Like "Zoot-allay!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-french-expression-sounds-like-zoot-allay/608153)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-french-expression-sounds-like-zoot-allay/608153 "2012-01-05T22:05:50Z")
Keenan Thompson does a bit on Saturday Night Live where he impersonates a French comedian. Whenever he says something \[that he thinks is\] witty, he exclaims something that sounds like “Zoot-allay!” and breaks into dance.… --- ## [Do you like Fig Newtons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-fig-newtons/739993 "2015-12-16T01:47:26Z")
I just realized I haven’t heard much about Fig Newtons lately, and then immediately followed it with the thought “Well, that’s probably because nobody really likes them”. Personally, I can’t stand them. What about you? --- ## [Playing Timed Chess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-timed-chess/621570)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-timed-chess/621570 "2012-05-24T20:33:46Z")
This is inspired by an attempt to get a rating from a chess program. That program defaults to a ten-minute time limit. I feel that playing against a computer with a time limit is ludicrous, but that is beside that point… --- ## [Daily Pick-Me-Up: What Made You Smile Today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-pick-me-up-what-made-you-smile-today/535061)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-pick-me-up-what-made-you-smile-today/535061 "2010-04-12T15:42:59Z")
So we know we can all get snarky, blarghy, and whiney. But just for a moment, let’s step back and share something happy. It could be small, it could be huge, but whatever it is - it brought the corners of your mouth up… --- ## [Where do you keep your driving license?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-keep-your-driving-license/283564)
**Author:** [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2005, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-keep-your-driving-license/283564 "2005-01-14T11:25:29Z")
I recently passed my driving test (hooray!) and duly received my full license. Now, I’ve seen American licenses that were the size and shape of a credit card and you could keep that in your wallet. Handy. However, the … --- ## [Moving long distances to be with someone you met online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-long-distances-to-be-with-someone-you-met-online/128264)
**Author:** [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2002, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-long-distances-to-be-with-someone-you-met-online/128264 "2002-09-15T15:48:13Z")
I’ve been online for some time, and I’ve made quite a few strong relationships with people I’ve met on here. In 1998, I took the huge step of moving from New Jersey to Tennessee to live with someone (it didn’t work out). … --- ## [Can anybody tell me about dime stores?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-tell-me-about-dime-stores/440532)
**Author:** [@Terrifel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terrifel)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2008, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-tell-me-about-dime-stores/440532 "2008-03-12T01:59:17Z")
They were a bit before my time. Were they essentially the same deal as today’s dollar stores with their mostly-random stock of items and dubious foodstuffs, or was their emphasis any different? I have some old arts-and… --- ## [Why do all the best shows begin with "S"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-all-the-best-shows-begin-with-s/188818)
**Author:** [@DaPearl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaPearl)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2003, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-all-the-best-shows-begin-with-s/188818 "2003-08-13T13:09:03Z")
Think about it. You have: The Sopranos Seinfeld The Simpsons The Sield Son of the Beach Six Feet Under Makes you think, if you have too much on your hands. --- ## [Amazingly well done scenes that leave you breathless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazingly-well-done-scenes-that-leave-you-breathless/270985)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2004, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazingly-well-done-scenes-that-leave-you-breathless/270985 "2004-10-31T07:12:46Z")
There will be spoilers! To avoid spoiling things, but without needing the boxes, post the name of the show or movie first, than list the particulars of the scene. Or, just go ahead and use the spoiler box. Dead Poets S… --- ## [The worst place your car has conked-out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-place-your-car-has-conked-out/696171)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2014, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-place-your-car-has-conked-out/696171 "2014-08-24T12:34:48Z")
This morning I got a call from my son and his partner in some degree of distress. Their car had conked-out\* (broken down) at the height of peak hour on a MAJOR arterial road (Punt Rd cnr Swan St for those who know Melbo… --- ## [Tips and tricks for the kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-and-tricks-for-the-kitchen/428688)
**Author:** [@ForumBot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ForumBot)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-and-tricks-for-the-kitchen/428688 "2008-01-14T20:56:55Z")
Alright, we all know little shortcuts and tips and tricks we use when cooking. These things are so fun, I thought I’d share a few of my not-very-secret shortcuts and get some back. Pasta: when you boil your noodles, t… --- ## [Clean words that sound dirty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clean-words-that-sound-dirty/486302)
**Author:** [@dwc1970](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dwc1970)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clean-words-that-sound-dirty/486302 "2009-02-19T20:25:25Z")
Let’s build a list of words that are clean and legitimate, but if parsed in a certain way, sound dirty. I’ve started with a short list of examples: \[ul\] \[li\]Dictator (dick tater)\[/li\]\[li\]Happiness (penis)\[/li\]\[li\]Shiit… --- ## [Equal Justice for all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equal-justice-for-all/705144)
**Author:** [@Pjen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pjen)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equal-justice-for-all/705144 "2014-11-21T04:46:54Z")
Israel has destroyed the apartment of the person who killed pedestrians by driving a vehicle into them: Should they do the same with these killers: --- ## [What causes crooked or “sideways” mouths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-crooked-or-sideways-mouths/832316)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-crooked-or-sideways-mouths/832316 "2019-04-17T18:42:58Z")
I know a stroke can cause this but I’ve met a lot of people who I suspect never had one that have either crooked mouths or when they speak it seems their mouths are almost on the side of their mouths. I have a co worker … --- ## [First 10 random songs on your ipod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-10-random-songs-on-your-ipod/443920)
**Author:** [@TheMerchandise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheMerchandise)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2008, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-10-random-songs-on-your-ipod/443920 "2008-06-15T04:33:09Z")
I’m sure this has been done before, but it’s fun! What are the first ten songs that come up on a random shuffle of your ipod (or music player of choice)? Here’s mine: Kashmir – Led Zepplin Philosophy – Ben Folds Via C… --- ## [Who Would you rank highest among the six previous Presidents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-rank-highest-among-the-six-previous-presidents/691948)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-rank-highest-among-the-six-previous-presidents/691948 "2014-07-02T21:34:25Z")
your choices are Carter Reagan George HW Bush Clinton George Bush Obama Obama still has a year and half to go. But his track record is pretty firmly established by now. By highest I am referring to effectiveness … --- ## [Raising one eyebrow--practised skill or natural talent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raising-one-eyebrow-practised-skill-or-natural-talent/289361)
**Author:** [@Helena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2005, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raising-one-eyebrow-practised-skill-or-natural-talent/289361 "2005-02-22T01:36:41Z")
I ask because I’ve seen my six-week old baby do this–as captured in this picture (isn’t she cute?) It’s a little hard to tell here because of the lighting, so I wasn’t quite sure at first, but she’s done it a few more t… --- ## [The Curious Case of the Cougar and the Commissioner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-curious-case-of-the-cougar-and-the-commissioner/613975)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-curious-case-of-the-cougar-and-the-commissioner/613975 "2012-02-27T02:28:14Z")
Story Here: I am not a hunter, and I’m not even much of a fan of the 2nd amendment (respect that it exists, but wouldn’t mind if it didn’t), and I would never trophy hunt a mountain lion. But I don’t see that this guy… --- ## [What's the deal with save the date cards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-save-the-date-cards/628862)
**Author:** [@Victor\_Charlie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Victor_Charlie)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-save-the-date-cards/628862 "2012-07-27T03:42:42Z")
This is probably a question for Miss Manners, but she won’t return my calls. Why bother with save the date cards? If you know you’ll have an event, when it will be and who you’re inviting, why not just send them invitati… --- ## ["Reported" or not? I've lost track](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reported-or-not-ive-lost-track/728714)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reported-or-not-ive-lost-track/728714 "2021-03-17T19:49:34Z")
If someone posts spam on the SDMB, and we report it, are we supposed to type a “Reported” post? Or not? I’ve completely lost track of what the preference is. --- ## [Keeping part of an onion for future use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-part-of-an-onion-for-future-use/698023)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-part-of-an-onion-for-future-use/698023 "2014-09-14T04:40:40Z")
How do you all store part of an onion when you only use, say, half of it? I’m assuming you refrigerate it, but do you wrap it in foil/plastic wrap/parchment? Or put it in a jar/tupperware/disposable plastic container/Zip… --- ## [Reactions to Loving v. Virginia in 1967?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reactions-to-loving-v-virginia-in-1967/723646)
**Author:** [@cwthree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cwthree)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reactions-to-loving-v-virginia-in-1967/723646 "2015-07-01T14:18:25Z")
We’ve all seen the range of reactions - everything from ecstatic joy to predictions of the end of civilization - by pundits, commentators, politicians, etc. to yesterday’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalizing same… --- ## [The threat about niqabs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-threat-about-niqabs/853839)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-threat-about-niqabs/853839 "2020-05-31T02:05:50Z")
You racist fucks. You thought covering a portion of your face was blah, blah, anti, blah blah, in public, blah blah. And now you have no issue with the general public wearing face masks for viral protection. --- ## [And of course, 100 MASH characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-of-course-100-mash-characters/349720)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2006, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-of-course-100-mash-characters/349720 "2006-03-25T23:33:56Z")
Well? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Bush May Have Authorized Torture Via Executive Order. ACLU Obtains New Docs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-may-have-authorized-torture-via-executive-order-aclu-obtains-new-docs/280909)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2004, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-may-have-authorized-torture-via-executive-order-aclu-obtains-new-docs/280909 "2004-12-24T20:02:48Z")
The ACLU has gotten its grubby, liberal hands on some new documents through a Freedom of Information lawsuit. A White House mouthpiece is denying that any such Executive Order ever existed and claiming that the agent w… --- ## [YAY! The Republicans are standing up for the little guy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-the-republicans-are-standing-up-for-the-little-guy/498309)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-the-republicans-are-standing-up-for-the-little-guy/498309 "2009-06-03T18:15:43Z")
Story Here I, for one, am tired of being held down by the WoMan. --- ## [Easy question...Starcraft 2 and Steam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-question-starcraft-2-and-steam/540193)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-question-starcraft-2-and-steam/540193 "2010-06-04T22:47:00Z")
This will probably be an easy question answered in record time. Does anyone know whether StarCraft 2 will be available on Steam, and if so when it will be released there? I haven’t been following StarCraft 2 very much,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1693&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1695&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)