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**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-know-how-bob-jones-university-defined-race/715788 "2015-03-30T22:08:10Z")
From about 1975 until 2000, Bob Jones University discouraged and banned interracial dating. I don’t really get it, but it did occur. How did they define race? White, Black, Asian, everything else? Or did they have an o… --- ## [Is Monty Python and the Holy Grail actually about cosplay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-actually-about-cosplay/682020)
**Author:** [@Gagundathar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gagundathar)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-actually-about-cosplay/682020 "2021-05-07T19:23:33Z")
After doing a search on ‘python grail’, I got several threads from 10 years ago, but none of them dealt with one of the odder parts of the movie. Obviously, the budget constraints of the time led to the wonderful sillin… --- ## [Alabama election hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-election-hypothetical/804713)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-election-hypothetical/804713 "2017-12-23T15:31:16Z")
Virtually everybody agrees that Roy Moore is a slimeball. I used to admire him, but his recent behavior has greatly disappointed and saddened me. Putting that aside for the moment– Assume you live in Alabama. When th… --- ## [Immortality for sale! (well almost)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immortality-for-sale-well-almost/739225)
**Author:** [@psikeyhackr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psikeyhackr)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immortality-for-sale-well-almost/739225 "2015-12-04T19:27:27Z")
For decades I have been expecting this some time in this century: Anti-diabetic drug slows aging and lengthens lifespan, animal study suggests Date: June 2, 2014 Source: KU Leuven Summary: Researchers have provided … --- ## [Why are Americans so hostile towards people who complain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-americans-so-hostile-towards-people-who-complain/720503)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-americans-so-hostile-towards-people-who-complain/720503 "2015-05-25T17:15:49Z")
It seems like in the United States there is this expectation that people are happy all the time, no matter how crappy their life situation is. Is it a human thing or just a uniquely American thing? I just notice in gener… --- ## [Will Leo Win His Oscar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-leo-win-his-oscar/742525)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-leo-win-his-oscar/742525 "2016-02-29T16:38:52Z")
I hope he’s nominated for the Revenant, so a simple question, yes or no? --- ## [Do cucumbers really repel cockroaches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cucumbers-really-repel-cockroaches/798574)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cucumbers-really-repel-cockroaches/798574 "2017-10-21T04:42:43Z")
Lots of sites recommend cucumber slices or cucumber peel as a perimeter defense against cockroaches but these all read like folk remedies to me. Are there any scientific studies that say this works? Is there any explana… --- ## [How long till fast food counter order takers replaced ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-till-fast-food-counter-order-takers-replaced/727822)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-till-fast-food-counter-order-takers-replaced/727822 "2015-08-20T22:26:12Z")
A related question from this thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/forumdisplay.php?f=4 A wave of minimum wage hikes is occurring in the US, mostly city driven. The predictable result is loss of jobs. So, ho… --- ## [Why do we enjoy hot showers and hot baths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-enjoy-hot-showers-and-hot-baths/690018)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2014, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-enjoy-hot-showers-and-hot-baths/690018 "2014-06-06T02:46:14Z")
Yea, I know, because they feel good. Duh! Well, why would they feel good? It would make the most sense if people enjoyed being surrounded by water that would keep their body temperature the most constant (I am guessin… --- ## [Ladies: What do you think of shaved man pubes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-what-do-you-think-of-shaved-man-pubes/376117)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2006, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-what-do-you-think-of-shaved-man-pubes/376117 "2006-10-16T10:32:25Z")
Many moons ago, I went to my vet and got fixed (or broken, I maintain, since it doesn’t work anymore…). Anyway, to prepare I had to shave Mr Happy’s luggage. In fact, I solicited a little advice from the Dopers at that… --- ## [Seattle repeals 1993 law requiring the use of bicycle helmets because police use it to harrass minorities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-repeals-1993-law-requiring-the-use-of-bicycle-helmets-because-police-use-it-to-harrass-minorities/959965)
**Author:** [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-repeals-1993-law-requiring-the-use-of-bicycle-helmets-because-police-use-it-to-harrass-minorities/959965 "2022-02-26T17:50:41Z")
I’ll start putting this in MPSIMS, although I reckon it could fit in many categories and it is probably neither mundane nor pointless, but it seems the most harmless category to me. Here is the NYT article, link is a pre… --- ## [What's the relationship between C and C++?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-relationship-between-c-and-c/950446)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-relationship-between-c-and-c/950446 "2021-09-18T13:41:07Z")
I know a little bit of Python (for hobby programming purposes, nothing at professional level) and would now like to get into some compilable languages. C and C++ suggest themselves as popular options here. What’s the rel… --- ## [Anyone have some good "first reaction" videos? (first reaction to hearing a piece of music .)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-some-good-first-reaction-videos-first-reaction-to-hearing-a-piece-of-music/927355)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-some-good-first-reaction-videos-first-reaction-to-hearing-a-piece-of-music/927355 "2021-06-16T16:33:19Z")
I just stumbled across this guy hearing Robin Trower’s Too Rolling Stoned for the first time. Apparently he has a YT channel devoted to this but I just watched this one as I’m a huge Trower fan. Does NOT have to be a pos… --- ## [Are you getting a holiday bonus from your employer? Do tell.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-getting-a-holiday-bonus-from-your-employer-do-tell/775276)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-getting-a-holiday-bonus-from-your-employer-do-tell/775276 "2016-12-29T22:05:07Z")
My company sent out an email today informing us workers that we can look forward to an extra $25 added to our next paycheck as our holiday bonus. It will be taxed, of course. If they hadn’t told me I’m certain I wouldn’… --- ## [Watching other people use a computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-other-people-use-a-computer/555699)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-other-people-use-a-computer/555699 "2010-10-02T17:52:57Z")
Something we can all relate to: link mmm --- ## [The Civil War: Foote vs Catton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-civil-war-foote-vs-catton/614895)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-civil-war-foote-vs-catton/614895 "2012-03-07T00:39:46Z")
I stumbled across Shelby Foote’s (1958, 1963, 1974) trilogy at the library last month and am entranced by his writing. It’s lively, it’s detailed without bogging down, and it’s more or less neutral. I, both as a child (… --- ## [Indiana Jones what-if](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-what-if/306180)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-what-if/306180 "2015-01-23T03:39:39Z")
In Raiders of the Lost Ark: what if Indy didn’t get the talisman from the girl in Russia? The Nazis would’ve gotten the talisman They would’ve known where to look and found the Ark on their own They would’ve opened it T… --- ## [You're the Hulk. At what point, if any, should you off yourself for the greater good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-the-hulk-at-what-point-if-any-should-you-off-yourself-for-the-greater-good/568035)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-the-hulk-at-what-point-if-any-should-you-off-yourself-for-the-greater-good/568035 "2011-01-18T23:15:39Z")
Why? Because I saw the first couple of minutes of Family Guy yestereve. Now here’s the sitch. For purposes of today’s silliness, your situation is more akin to movie-Hulk’s than comic-Hulk. (I mention this because, if… --- ## [Bizarre Bar Names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-bar-names/424609)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2007, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-bar-names/424609 "2007-12-02T08:10:41Z")
We have an English pub called The Pickled Liver. There’s also two bars in the Patpong red-light district called Pussy Collection and Super Pussy. There used to be two bars side by side called Pussy Galore and Pussy Aliv… --- ## [Name-a-doper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-doper/432048)
**Author:** [@ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-doper/432048 "2008-04-21T15:32:27Z")
Perhaps we have some guests who can’t think of a good screen name. Perhaps you’re like me and just randomly think of cool names and feel inclined to share them. Justin Thyme Yashoor Yewbetcha --- ## [Why can't I make good beef stock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-make-good-beef-stock/677800)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-make-good-beef-stock/677800 "2014-01-09T00:16:36Z")
Beef (well, and chicken as well, but beef is on my mind). I’ve tried the whole roasting the bones first, roasting the veggies (onion / carrot / celery), simmering for hours, etc., and have NEVER gotten anything that tur… --- ## [What unexplained things have happened in your house/apartment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-unexplained-things-have-happened-in-your-house-apartment/671659)
**Author:** [@weef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/weef)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-unexplained-things-have-happened-in-your-house-apartment/671659 "2013-10-23T14:29:45Z")
I don’t believe in ghosts but am fascinated when strange, seemingly unexplainable things happen. Here’s one of mine: There’s a ten foot hallway that leads to my bedroom from the family room. One night my wife and I had… --- ## ["Made In Occupied japan"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-in-occupied-japan/437997)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2008, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/made-in-occupied-japan/437997 "2008-02-18T10:09:38Z")
My wife came home with a little ceramic vase…which she purchasd at a yard sale. on the bottom was printed “Made In Occupied Japan”-presumably this means it was made in the period 1945-1953. Was it required that the japa… --- ## [You put the lime in the coconut and drink'em both together](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-put-the-lime-in-the-coconut-and-drinkem-both-together/299266)
**Author:** [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2005, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-put-the-lime-in-the-coconut-and-drinkem-both-together/299266 "2005-04-18T18:29:51Z")
You put the lime in the coconut and drink’em both togetherYou put the lime in the coconut and drink’em both togetherYOU PUT THE LIME IN THE COCONUT AND DRINK’EM BOTH TOGETHER YOU PUT THE GODDAMN LIME IN THE MOTHERFUCKING… --- ## [I think we're all bozos on this bus! (Firesign spoken here.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-were-all-bozos-on-this-bus-firesign-spoken-here/175039)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2003, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-were-all-bozos-on-this-bus-firesign-spoken-here/175039 "2003-05-25T16:25:04Z")
And if we’re not on the bus, then we’re marching, marching, to Shibboleth, with the eagle and the sword… So, fellow Firesign fans, line up, sign up, and re-enlist today! For we need more schooling, for more students, … --- ## [Congratulations gift for a Navy ship captain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-gift-for-a-navy-ship-captain/573064)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-gift-for-a-navy-ship-captain/573064 "2011-03-02T16:24:34Z")
I know someone who is soon taking command of a US Navy ship. A rather notable ship, in fact. He’s a pretty big deal, and I’m very happy for him. My question is, are there any traditional gifts for someone taking comma… --- ## [Bottom 50% of wage earners don't pay taxes--yeah, right!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bottom-50-of-wage-earners-dont-pay-taxes-yeah-right/239228)
**Author:** [@LonesomePolecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LonesomePolecat)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2004, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bottom-50-of-wage-earners-dont-pay-taxes-yeah-right/239228 "2004-04-19T03:12:57Z")
My favorite right-wing idiot, Neal Boortz, came up with an especially offensive bit of lunacy today. He says, and this is a direct quote from his column, that: “… the bottom 50 percent of income earners have been almost… --- ## [Vegetarians (and non) is this rude?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetarians-and-non-is-this-rude/376217)
**Author:** [@lezlers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lezlers)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2006, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegetarians-and-non-is-this-rude/376217 "2006-10-13T23:17:17Z")
I’m a vegan. Have been for nine and a half years. I’m quite used to being the oddball in social situations that involve food. No biggie. Actually, my biggest pet peeve is when people make a huge deal out of my being … --- ## [North Korea and Superbowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-and-superbowl/745289)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-and-superbowl/745289 "2016-02-25T20:17:03Z")
I just read a news story about North Korea and a planned missile launch on or about Superbowl Sunday. The following is a quote from that story: “On Friday, a US government source said US intelligence agencies believed … --- ## [Cadbury creme eggs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cadbury-creme-eggs/530122)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cadbury-creme-eggs/530122 "2010-02-25T05:47:53Z")
Love 'em or hate 'em, when they show up on the shelf at the drug store you know spring is right around the corner. I bought a couple last night and just ate one of them. I’m probably going to eat the other one as soon as… --- ## [What older, award winning actor has NOT been tapped up for a super-hero film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-older-award-winning-actor-has-not-been-tapped-up-for-a-super-hero-film/796932)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-older-award-winning-actor-has-not-been-tapped-up-for-a-super-hero-film/796932 "2017-10-02T13:05:14Z")
Usually to play the role of the villain or guy behind the scenes or the mentor. It’s a fairly rote formula actually. Keep in mind i haven’t seen all these films. So if a role is a bit off… Jeff Bridges William Hurt Mi… --- ## [Pilots: You can land a 767 on an aircraft carrier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-you-can-land-a-767-on-an-aircraft-carrier/728119)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-you-can-land-a-767-on-an-aircraft-carrier/728119 "2015-08-23T19:05:38Z")
You might recall this thread Could a Tu-95 Bear bomber be landed on a Nimitz class carrier? from a few months ago. Well recently I landed a 767-300 on the Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) http://www.reagan.navy.mil/. Just simula… --- ## [Tell me how not to look like a tourist in New York City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-how-not-to-look-like-a-tourist-in-new-york-city/461245)
**Author:** [@BluePitbull](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BluePitbull)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2008, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-how-not-to-look-like-a-tourist-in-new-york-city/461245 "2008-09-11T14:39:07Z")
I would like to visit New York City just for sightseeing, shopping and dining. Thing is, after hearing rumors about the crime rate, I am wondering if it is wise to go by myself. Is it better to go with a group? How can … --- ## [Very strange poll for men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-strange-poll-for-men/467330)
**Author:** [@Litoris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Litoris)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2008, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-strange-poll-for-men/467330 "2008-10-14T09:54:56Z")
Ok, help me figure out if this is just one of those weird things that only a handful of people know about or not. Anyone who knows why I am asking, please do not spoil it and tell, just answer the questions, I will 'spl… --- ## [Friend claimed I ruined his late grandma's reupholstered chair. Wants me to pay for damages.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-claimed-i-ruined-his-late-grandmas-reupholstered-chair-wants-me-to-pay-for-damages/805602)
**Author:** [@DkTrdGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DkTrdGuy)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-claimed-i-ruined-his-late-grandmas-reupholstered-chair-wants-me-to-pay-for-damages/805602 "2018-01-03T21:17:27Z")
One of my friends grandma’s died somewhat recently. She was a sweet old lady who left behind two awesome vintage chairs. While they were awesome, they were a bit worn. So, my friend had them reupholstered It was long pr… --- ## [Worlds most hated \[country - U.S. (ed. title)\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-most-hated-country-u-s-ed-title/367981)
**Author:** [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2006, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-most-hated-country-u-s-ed-title/367981 "2006-08-14T00:09:54Z")
In the Sunday Telegraph last weekend a columnist stated that America is the most hated country in the world but he didn’t say why. So I ask the question. I don’t dislike Americans at all, I find you guys friendly and … --- ## [Wizards and formal education](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wizards-and-formal-education/667304)
**Author:** [@Big\_Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Big_Norse)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2013, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wizards-and-formal-education/667304 "2013-08-28T15:42:48Z")
I’m currently reading Leguin’s Earthsea books, having just finished (what exists of) Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles and it struck me, do wizards and sorcerers always go to school? It seems a fairly standard convention. … --- ## [FLA recount updates thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fla-recount-updates-thread/40498)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2000, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fla-recount-updates-thread/40498 "2000-11-10T22:21:41Z")
I was hoping we could start a thread where everyone interested could post the most recent stuff they heard about the recount. Little or no commentary, mainly the most recent most reliable news we can find. It seems there… --- ## [Anybody ever go off Effexor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-ever-go-off-effexor/599031)
**Author:** [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-ever-go-off-effexor/599031 "2011-11-22T19:41:15Z")
Okay, so I’ve been taking 225mg of Effexor daily for 9 years. And sometimes I miss my dose, either for lack of planning or just Not Giving A Damn, and that very day (usually) the self-pity, suspicion and alienation that … --- ## [The unused lyrics to "Ode to Billy Jo" adds to the mystery of the song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unused-lyrics-to-ode-to-billy-jo-adds-to-the-mystery-of-the-song/924953)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unused-lyrics-to-ode-to-billy-jo-adds-to-the-mystery-of-the-song/924953 "2020-11-15T21:53:35Z")
Sorry if this has been posted before, but this thread: https://boards.straightdope.com/t/throwaway-lines-in-songs-that-make-you-say-wtf/924823/67 led me to this this site https://www.quora.com/What-actually-happened-in-%… --- ## [How do you do your spoiler tags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-your-spoiler-tags/584806)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-do-your-spoiler-tags/584806 "2011-06-10T22:24:41Z")
On the fathom board our spoiler tags look like this: http://fff.fathom.org/forums/showthread.php?t=52539 we’re running at least as recent a version of vb as you are here… so how’d ya do it? You can email me if you want… --- ## [Do Chinese make you fart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-chinese-make-you-fart/431191)
**Author:** [@Anchuldigs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anchuldigs)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2007, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-chinese-make-you-fart/431191 "2007-12-26T14:00:00Z")
I ate Chinese food tonight for the forst time in a long while and I have been farting all night. This led to a few embarassing situations ( I farted while sleeping in biz law class :o ). Does the consumtion of chinese f… --- ## [Do nuns shave their legs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-nuns-shave-their-legs/307591)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2005, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-nuns-shave-their-legs/307591 "2005-06-12T15:13:42Z")
…or any other parts of their body? They are always covered so I don’t see a need for them to shave. But if they have communal showers, they might want to. I’ve always wondered this, but I don’t know any nuns to ask. --- ## [Kissing with dentures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kissing-with-dentures/385929)
**Author:** [@Cartigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartigan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2006, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kissing-with-dentures/385929 "2006-12-29T20:06:07Z")
Kind of an odd question but I know a girl in her mid 20s and she got in an accident with her two front teeth knocked out. The insurance where we work pays for false teeth but not a bridge or impants. I told her she’s yo… --- ## [Recommend alternate history series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-alternate-history-series/762551)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-alternate-history-series/762551 "2016-10-12T03:35:22Z")
I’m burned out of the 1632 Eric Flint series, for now. But not out of the genre. Steer me somewhere. I have Amazon credit and free time. --- ## [X-rated version of Bernie Bott's Every Flavor Beans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-rated-version-of-bernie-botts-every-flavor-beans/147449)
**Author:** [@JoltSucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoltSucker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2003, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-rated-version-of-bernie-botts-every-flavor-beans/147449 "2003-01-09T19:08:57Z")
I gave in to gimmickry and bought my sons bags of Bernie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans. These are Jelly Belly jelly beans that mixed in with the grape and toasted marshmallow are flavors like ear wax, sardines, dirt, grass,… --- ## [Money and happiness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-and-happiness/757689)
**Author:** [@Whitney\_Harper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whitney_Harper)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-and-happiness/757689 "2016-06-20T23:03:14Z")
Have you ever known anyone who was a multi-millionaire (or had a large amount of money) who lived modestly? In other words, sort of like a Howard Hughes type, as I’ve read he drove an old car, yet he was extremely wealt… --- ## [Holiday storm 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-storm-2022/976909)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-storm-2022/976909 "2023-01-10T22:04:54Z")
So according to the experts this could be the BIG ONE again. Or it could be just another winter storm. So pretty much winter in the great lakes area. It is a little strange to have absolute nothing from winter so far h… --- ## [ear piercing aftercare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ear-piercing-aftercare/495629)
**Author:** [@PopeJewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PopeJewish)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ear-piercing-aftercare/495629 "2009-05-09T19:04:27Z")
hi all, tried to do a search but it didn’t come up with much. anyway, I just got my first ear piercing, and I have a few questions, obviously. So I’ve been cleaning it daily and all that, but how important is it to do … --- ## [Please explain Repo Man for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-repo-man-for-me/248644)
**Author:** [@Small\_Clanger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Small_Clanger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-repo-man-for-me/248644 "2004-06-07T16:44:54Z")
What I said. Repo Man the film. I really enjoyed it but I’m sure I missed something, possibly a lot. Is there a coherent sub-plot or overall ‘message’, OK that’s not really what I mean but I’m having trouble finding word… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1711&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1713&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)