# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1699&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:** 1700 --- ## [Bush thinks only Christians should be president](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-thinks-only-christians-should-be-president/284460)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2005, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-thinks-only-christians-should-be-president/284460 "2005-01-13T21:05:40Z")
The latest bit of oblivious bigotry from the Commander in Chimp. It’s easy, dude. George Washington did it. Thomas Jefferson did it. Abraham Lincoln did it. None of those guys had much relationship with Jesus. Jeffers… --- ## [How deep would the water covering be on a perfectly spherical Earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-deep-would-the-water-covering-be-on-a-perfectly-spherical-earth/492916)
**Author:** [@dogfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogfood)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-deep-would-the-water-covering-be-on-a-perfectly-spherical-earth/492916 "2009-04-18T12:56:28Z")
So I basically daydream all day and come up with ridiculous hypotheticals to think about. The other day i started to wonder, if the Earth was perfectly spherical so all the available water on the planet would distribute… --- ## [Instances of life intentionally imitating art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instances-of-life-intentionally-imitating-art/983116)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instances-of-life-intentionally-imitating-art/983116 "2023-07-18T14:02:39Z")
I was thinking the other day about how I heard that ‘The Godfather’ inspired real-life mobsters to behave and talk more like the characters in the movie and its sequel; behaviors and phrases that previously had been enti… --- ## [Dual Citizenship and Federal Office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-citizenship-and-federal-office/528153)
**Author:** [@Rocky\_from\_Plano](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocky_from_Plano)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-citizenship-and-federal-office/528153 "2010-02-11T01:43:54Z")
A discussion at work came up regarding running federal office and citizenship rules (no, this has nothing to do with Obama). If a person holds dual citizenship in both the US and Canada, can that person run for federal … --- ## [A thousand burning suns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thousand-burning-suns/292549)
**Author:** [@Punoqllads](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punoqllads)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2005, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thousand-burning-suns/292549 "2005-03-03T00:53:39Z")
“\ hate(s) \ with the passion of a thousand burning suns.” I’ve heard this many times, and I have no idea where this phrase originated. I’ve done various google/wikiquote/imdb searches to no avail. Can… --- ## [Is it "Father's Day" or "Fathers' Day"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-fathers-day-or-fathers-day/690837)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-fathers-day-or-fathers-day/690837 "2014-06-19T22:05:21Z")
My GF who is near expert when it comes to the English language (spelling, punctuation and so on) thinks it is the second one (Fathers’ Day). I am not so sure though. I think it is the first one (Father’s Day). Opinion… --- ## [What is the correct answer to my daughter's math homework? Third grade.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-correct-answer-to-my-daughters-math-homework-third-grade/809006)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-correct-answer-to-my-daughters-math-homework-third-grade/809006 "2018-05-16T04:11:49Z")
You can see her homework and answer here. Regroup 1 hundred for 10 tens: 438 = \_\_\_\_ hundreds \_\_\_\_\_\_ tens 8 ones. Write the missing numbers. My daughter answered “4 hundreds” and “3 tens”. Is this not right or do I no… --- ## [Distilling beer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/distilling-beer/667354)
**Author:** [@Emtar\_KronJonDerSohn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emtar_KronJonDerSohn)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/distilling-beer/667354 "2013-09-03T23:35:27Z")
I have come in to a particular case of beer. It’s from a well known American craft brewery. I acquired it legally and all taxes have been paid WRT its alcohol content. The particular beer in question is a “we’re doing w… --- ## [no bills larger than $20](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-bills-larger-than-20/55946)
**Author:** [@Two\_Sheds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Sheds)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2001, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-bills-larger-than-20/55946 "2001-02-27T17:52:07Z")
What exactly is the deal with legal tender? Some stores post signs saying that they will not accept bills larger than $20. Of course, counterfeiting is an issue, but fear of it does not give them the right to refuse larg… --- ## [Transferring files from PowerBook G4 to MacBook Pro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-files-from-powerbook-g4-to-macbook-pro/645508)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-files-from-powerbook-g4-to-macbook-pro/645508 "2012-12-30T00:35:32Z")
Please explain as if I am a three-year-old. I got my old PowerBook G4 back from the shop. I want to transfer my documents and pictures from it to my MacBook Pro. I’ve turned Sharing on, on both computers. When I open… --- ## [Need help naming my Austrailian Cattle Dog.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-naming-my-austrailian-cattle-dog/720310)
**Author:** [@Cold\_Dish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cold_Dish)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-naming-my-austrailian-cattle-dog/720310 "2015-05-22T10:09:50Z")
Getting a Blue Heeler puppy (male) and we’re having trouble finding a suitable name. We want something with an Austrialian connection. Our last Blue Heeler was named Dundee. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks. --- ## [The Space Shuttle is a Failure, Deal With It](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-space-shuttle-is-a-failure-deal-with-it/298150)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2005, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-space-shuttle-is-a-failure-deal-with-it/298150 "2005-04-16T05:18:49Z")
I think the Space Shuttle is cool. Space in general is cool. But the Space Shuttle was meant to a safe, boring, routine, commercial truck to get into low-Earth orbit. With that as the standard, the Shuttle is a failure. … --- ## [520 murders? Fine. 521 murders? Disgusting!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/520-murders-fine-521-murders-disgusting/213253)
**Author:** [@SuaSponte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuaSponte)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2003, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/520-murders-fine-521-murders-disgusting/213253 "2003-11-25T14:45:15Z")
My sweetie and I went to see Kill Bill yesterday. Odd little film, but this ain’t a review. There was a couple, probably in their 50s, sitting behind us. In the middle of the big fight scene, the couple walked out, th… --- ## [One week to go -- one last Obama v. McCain thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-week-to-go-one-last-obama-v-mccain-thread/469761)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2008, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-week-to-go-one-last-obama-v-mccain-thread/469761 "2008-10-29T20:22:26Z")
One of these two senators will be our next POTUS. By now we know everything there is to know about them, I should think. Which should it be? Don’t just tell us who you’re supporting – we already have two IMHO threads … --- ## [How important is consummation to legality of marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-consummation-to-legality-of-marriage/298260)
**Author:** [@According\_to\_Pliny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/According_to_Pliny)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2005, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-consummation-to-legality-of-marriage/298260 "2005-04-08T18:56:29Z")
If they don’t have sex afterwards is the couple really married. Yes, I realize in that case either could get it annulled, so don’t point that out. I’m asking if anyone else can say it’s not a real marriage if the princi… --- ## [Should unsafe traditions be upheld?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-unsafe-traditions-be-upheld/660531)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-unsafe-traditions-be-upheld/660531 "2013-06-21T18:16:12Z")
In Gloucester in the UK, they apparently have this thing where they roll cheese down a hill and chase it. But in 2009, the British government withdrew its official sanction of the event, because people get hurt chasing… --- ## [Am I being a jerk about this? I don't think so.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-a-jerk-about-this-i-dont-think-so/580897)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-a-jerk-about-this-i-dont-think-so/580897 "2011-05-06T11:25:43Z")
My wife got annoyed with me today. Because while at the bank today taking care of the mortgage stuff and getting our house rebuilt, she suggested for the second time, that we could get a modular house built on the proper… --- ## [Could a sitting POTUS be arrested (Rod Blagojevich style) if charged with a crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-sitting-potus-be-arrested-rod-blagojevich-style-if-charged-with-a-crime/664921)
**Author:** [@Donnerwetter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donnerwetter)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-sitting-potus-be-arrested-rod-blagojevich-style-if-charged-with-a-crime/664921 "2013-08-05T05:19:55Z")
Would it be at all conceivable that a sitting President of the United States is arrested by law enforcement officers at the White House and then forced to appear before a judge in handcuffs? I am, of course, drawing a p… --- ## [If a tiny helicopter was hovering inside a moving car, would it move with the car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-tiny-helicopter-was-hovering-inside-a-moving-car-would-it-move-with-the-car/354695)
**Author:** [@AnabolicDoberman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnabolicDoberman)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2006, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-tiny-helicopter-was-hovering-inside-a-moving-car-would-it-move-with-the-car/354695 "2006-04-30T19:44:57Z")
Or would the back glass slam into it when the car moved forward? --- ## [Did Geraldo actually do this really stupid thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-geraldo-actually-do-this-really-stupid-thing/165591)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2003, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-geraldo-actually-do-this-really-stupid-thing/165591 "2003-04-03T05:48:46Z")
I see that Geraldo iRiviera is in trouble again. My husband tells me he drew a map in the sand indicating US positions relative to Baghdad? On air? What the fuck could he have been thinking? Look, I oppose this war but … --- ## [post-debate polls:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-debate-polls/637115)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-debate-polls/637115 "2012-10-09T21:15:41Z")
So … the conventional wisdom is that a party’s convention gives their respective candidate a “bounce” in the polls which fades over time. What about improvement in the polls following a strong debate performance? Do we e… --- ## [Civil War sites near DC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-sites-near-dc/693882)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-sites-near-dc/693882 "2014-07-30T01:49:22Z")
I have some $$ I need to spend, and 1 idea is a vacation. I’ve always wanted to do a true visit to DC. Was there once before for a few hours. Which Civil War battlefields are relatively close to DC. --- ## [30 Rock Season Six tonight!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-rock-season-six-tonight/609280)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-rock-season-six-tonight/609280 "2012-01-17T20:00:18Z")
I’m ridiculously giddy. Unbelievable though it may seem, I never watched 30 Rock — until last spring, when I started watching it on Netflix during my lunch hour at work. Pacing myself, I finished up the very last episode… --- ## [Is the campaign trail getting to Biden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-campaign-trail-getting-to-biden/847181)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-campaign-trail-getting-to-biden/847181 "2020-02-13T20:04:06Z")
I’m a Bernie guy, but I want to at least LIKE Joe Biden seeing that he can become the presidential nomine. I really don’t know how he’ll handle himself under pressure especially in a debate against Trump. There was just… --- ## [Any reason why marijuana is still illegal? Any GOOD reason?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-why-marijuana-is-still-illegal-any-good-reason/218704)
**Author:** [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2003, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-reason-why-marijuana-is-still-illegal-any-good-reason/218704 "2003-12-19T07:48:23Z")
My term paper for English class was a research/argumentation paper advocating the legalization of marijuana. As an ex-pot smoker who only abstains because in order to get a job on this planet I will have to be subjected … --- ## [John Constantine vs Harry Dresden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-constantine-vs-harry-dresden/554760)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2014, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-constantine-vs-harry-dresden/554760 "2014-06-08T05:50:44Z")
Suppose John Constantine (rhymes with wine) decides to visit Chicago. His usual luck catches up to him, and general Bad Things\[sup\]TM\[/sup\] happen with him in the middle. The White Counsel of wizards sends their reside… --- ## [Best band of the 1990's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-band-of-the-1990s/232806)
**Author:** [@Oregon\_sunshine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oregon_sunshine)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2004, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-band-of-the-1990s/232806 "2004-03-15T20:39:35Z")
Rolling Stone (in 1999) said it was Nirvana. I disagree. I think Uncle Tupelo, the brilliant and influential alt-country rock band, takes the prize. What do you say? Hmmmmmmmmmmm? --- ## [Would They Ever "Turn The Airplane" Around?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-they-ever-turn-the-airplane-around/536693)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-they-ever-turn-the-airplane-around/536693 "2010-04-23T21:22:43Z")
I was watching an old episode of the Bob Newhart Show, where Bob has a support group for people afraid of flying. Emily tells Bob she is afraid of flying and joins his group. While in his group, Emily says that the firs… --- ## [Why do films about Mars flop so badly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-films-about-mars-flop-so-badly/726378)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-films-about-mars-flop-so-badly/726378 "2015-08-01T16:29:29Z")
There’s a new Matt Damon film which has come out about his character being stranded on Mars for around a year. I hope it does well because it’s actually based on real science and an actual good book, but I worry though, … --- ## [Japanese language question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-language-question/618416)
**Author:** [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2012, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-language-question/618416 "2012-04-11T23:14:39Z")
Does the Japanese language have analogues to the English words “sir” or “ma’am?” if not, how would one address an unfamiliar person? --- ## [Attack The Block! \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attack-the-block-edited-title/590566)
**Author:** [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attack-the-block-edited-title/590566 "2012-01-15T00:35:26Z")
I’m going to sound like either a commercial or a gibbering fangirl, but oh how I love this movie. It’s the most fun I’ve had at the movies in a long time. It’s not for everybody, and the people who will hate it will REAL… --- ## [Ban the Pit!!!!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-the-pit/53441)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2001, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ban-the-pit/53441 "2001-02-09T05:21:19Z")
People get hurt in the Pit by the Pit Bullies. These bullies can’t seem to respond to logic or gentle persuasion when they are on the attack. Innocent people are lured into the pit where reason and logic gives way to the… --- ## [Ask The Cougar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-cougar/518429)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-cougar/518429 "2009-11-24T21:46:01Z")
I’m a 41 year-old woman who has been single for over ten years. During that time, I dated quite a bit. Nothing serious, for the most part, just casual dating with a couple boyfriends here and there during that time. T… --- ## [The wearing of the green](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wearing-of-the-green/575014)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wearing-of-the-green/575014 "2011-03-20T12:28:44Z")
A contrarian of Lithuanian descent, I never wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, except, some years, inadvertently. What’s your sartorial policy with regard to March 17th? --- ## [Since We Are At War Is Acceptable to use the Term "Towel Heads" Now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-we-are-at-war-is-acceptable-to-use-the-term-towel-heads-now/82825)
**Author:** [@Wildest\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildest_Bill)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2001, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-we-are-at-war-is-acceptable-to-use-the-term-towel-heads-now/82825 "2001-09-27T16:50:42Z")
Before ya’ll start freak’n out hear me out. In WWII the US called Germans “krouts”, called the Japanese “Japs” and “slants” the Italians “whops”. In Vietnam the US referred to their people “charlie” “gooks”, and other n… --- ## [Analyzing the Social Calculus Behind the Republican Anti-Abortion Stance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analyzing-the-social-calculus-behind-the-republican-anti-abortion-stance/577770)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/analyzing-the-social-calculus-behind-the-republican-anti-abortion-stance/577770 "2011-04-15T10:56:32Z")
Suppose we accept the Freakonomics premise that abortions leads to fewer criminals, it would seem at first blush that Republicans would want fewer Batman seeds out in the world. After all, if Republicans have wealth, th… --- ## [Countries That Are Almost Neighbors But Separated By A Third Country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-that-are-almost-neighbors-but-separated-by-a-third-country/740045)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-that-are-almost-neighbors-but-separated-by-a-third-country/740045 "2015-12-13T16:08:06Z")
I hope I can word this correctly, but I am looking for instances when two countries nearly border one another but are separated by a narrow land belonging to another country. In other words near misses when it comes to n… --- ## [Is There a Double Standard WRT Sex w/ Minors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-double-standard-wrt-sex-w-minors/332327)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2005, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-double-standard-wrt-sex-w-minors/332327 "2005-11-27T09:55:08Z")
In this well publicized story a 25-year old teacher pleads guilty to two counts of “lewd and lascivious battery” and she gets house arrest and has to register as a sex offender. I can’t help think that if this was a 25-… --- ## [Your first SDMB post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-first-sdmb-post/643137)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-first-sdmb-post/643137 "2012-12-08T10:35:04Z")
Apparently I lurked almost half a year before asking the magical question: How I missed the “need answer fast!” aspect I’ll never know. What was yours? --- ## [I'm going insane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-insane/251140)
**Author:** [@flamingbananas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flamingbananas)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2004, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-insane/251140 "2004-06-29T21:02:31Z")
I got a hersey kiss from the kitchen, and instead of throwing away the tinfoil wrapper and eating the kiss, I threw away the chocolate kiss, and started to eat the wrapper. I almost swallowed the wrapper, and only just n… --- ## [Ask the domestic violence safe house worker.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-domestic-violence-safe-house-worker/607971)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-domestic-violence-safe-house-worker/607971 "2012-01-03T23:06:49Z")
Well, volunteer, although they did offer me a part time job. I have volunteered at a DV safe house (serving women and children) for ten months. I “work” there on Tuesdays, and have also helped covering other shifts and d… --- ## [Corrupt, convicted Governor, locked up in Federal pen? Nah, Bush ought to let the m](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corrupt-convicted-governor-locked-up-in-federal-pen-nah-bush-ought-to-let-the-m/475351)
**Author:** [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2008, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corrupt-convicted-governor-locked-up-in-federal-pen-nah-bush-ought-to-let-the-m/475351 "2008-12-04T04:53:01Z")
I keep hearing about thisand any second now my head is going to blow into a million pieces. I mean, what in the name of all fuck is going through these people’s heads? All through his fucking trial all we got hit with … --- ## [Why are street signs so small?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-street-signs-so-small/673149)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-street-signs-so-small/673149 "2013-11-07T15:09:05Z")
I wear glasses so I have excellent vision, so it’s not that. But when I am in an unfamiliar neighborhood, and know I have to turn on Elm Street, I have to be really freakin close to see the sign - and by then I might eve… --- ## [The Best Comic Book series, ever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-comic-book-series-ever/76056)
**Author:** [@SpaceGhostofArrakis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpaceGhostofArrakis)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2001, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-comic-book-series-ever/76056 "2001-08-20T07:45:50Z")
So, this weekend I was going through my \* Preacher\* TPB’s, and I came to the conclusion that Garth Ennis’ \* Preacher\* was \[Comic book guy\] The best comic book series ever!\[/comic book guy\]. I would like to hear your th… --- ## ["Not a significant amount of protein" ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-significant-amount-of-protein/312845)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2006, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-a-significant-amount-of-protein/312845 "2006-03-23T02:16:31Z")
On a bag of pork rinds that I have, I forget the serving size, but there are 7g of protein, 5g of fat, 0g of carbs. But next to the protein listing it says “not a significant source of protein” - given that the bag conta… --- ## [Advice on the best way to crush my autistic child's dreams.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-the-best-way-to-crush-my-autistic-childs-dreams/684431)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2014, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-the-best-way-to-crush-my-autistic-childs-dreams/684431 "2014-03-25T01:07:28Z")
(Sigh) This is a tough post for me. The other day, my son and I were having dinner with my mom. My mom is asking my son how’s school going, blah, blah, blah… My son eventually lets us know that when he graduates from HS… --- ## [I hate vegatarians!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-vegatarians/3160)
**Author:** [@metroshane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/metroshane)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 1999, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-vegatarians/3160 "1999-11-30T20:19:00Z")
I hate vegetarians. Not all. Infact, I believe it’s a very healthy lifestyle and a perfectly valid choice. But what I hate are irrational or illogical reasons for becoming a vegatarian. Last night I learned an aquaintan… --- ## [I don't get college football rankings.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-college-football-rankings/555143)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-college-football-rankings/555143 "2010-10-05T18:05:37Z")
So #21 WVU loses to #15 LSU in a close game. Okay, that would be expected, no? If the polls are right, any #21 team would lose to a #15 team. So why does that #21 team, WVU, drop entirely out of the rankings? --- ## [Best Solution for Low Computer Disk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-solution-for-low-computer-disk/692826)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-solution-for-low-computer-disk/692826 "2014-08-22T08:01:23Z")
Hello there Dopers My computer disk C is very low on space, and I mean low. Anyways the regular disk cleaner on my computer did not cut it, for when I did delete some unwanted stuff, the space was still low. Now I down… --- ## [Men: How many times have you worn a tux?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-many-times-have-you-worn-a-tux/690514)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-many-times-have-you-worn-a-tux/690514 "2014-06-11T22:56:44Z")
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