# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1713&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:** 1714 --- ## [What is the largest privately owned property in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-privately-owned-property-in-the-world/394904)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2007, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-largest-privately-owned-property-in-the-world/394904 "2007-03-07T18:50:13Z")
By which I mean owned by an individual or family (not a corporation or land trust) and contiguous property. Who has the largest swath of front yard in the world and how large is it? --- ## [I Pit Her Grand and Glorious Majesty Oprah.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-her-grand-and-glorious-majesty-oprah/508636)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2009, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-her-grand-and-glorious-majesty-oprah/508636 "2009-09-09T08:45:58Z")
Yes, oh Great One, I pit YOU!! Why?? Sure I’m just a measly peon in this huge cash-starved city, but I do have one wish in my heart, pitiful fool that I am, and that is to be able to travel to and from work without wis… --- ## [Cat won't eat or drink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-wont-eat-or-drink/636230)
**Author:** [@mozchron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mozchron)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-wont-eat-or-drink/636230 "2012-10-03T16:30:18Z")
Before anyone says it, of course I already took her to the vet as soon as I noticed something was wrong. A few days ago, one of our cats started acting pretty lethargic, stopped eating and drinking, and look like she’s … --- ## [Would Like An Adult Term for SO, Boyfriend, Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-like-an-adult-term-for-so-boyfriend-girlfriend/232108)
**Author:** [@sunrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sunrise)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2004, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-like-an-adult-term-for-so-boyfriend-girlfriend/232108 "2004-03-04T13:19:08Z")
My friends and I have discussed this before and we’re at a stale mate, so I turn to the Dopers to help! :slight\_smile: We need another term for adults to use when they are dating someone or seriously involved with someo… --- ## [Is losing your ass part of the aging process](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-losing-your-ass-part-of-the-aging-process/125259)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2002, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-losing-your-ass-part-of-the-aging-process/125259 "2002-08-24T17:30:56Z")
As some people get older, their ass seems to shrink away so that they completely lose it. My father observed this idly as proof that he was getting old. Though his weight has not changed (in fact it’s gone up in the la… --- ## [Game Of Thrones S4 \[MAJOR BOOK SPOILERS!\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-s4-major-book-spoilers/684923)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2014, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-s4-major-book-spoilers/684923 "2014-04-02T00:01:00Z")
Game Of Thrones season 4 is about to start. It is based on the second half of A Storm of Swords (book 3). I have read book 4, A Feast For Crows, but it’s been a couple of years. PLEASE BOX YOUR SPOILERS! Also, please… --- ## [why are blunts called "L"'s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-blunts-called-l-s/89590)
**Author:** [@drewmesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewmesh)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2001, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-blunts-called-l-s/89590 "2001-10-27T00:20:27Z")
After smoking the straight dope i wondered; why is a blunt often called an L. As in “yo lets blaze an L”. Someone let me know. --- ## [Why antidepressants don't work..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-antidepressants-dont-work/527241)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-antidepressants-dont-work/527241 "2010-02-04T21:35:07Z")
Studies suggest that antidepressants are no more effective than a placebo, and may be worse. from newsweek. --- ## [How do people get jobs these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-get-jobs-these-days/547079)
**Author:** [@LadyJane84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LadyJane84)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-get-jobs-these-days/547079 "2010-10-01T01:40:51Z")
I’m looking to go back to work in a few months and it occurred to me that I have no idea how one would get a job that isn’t in the retail/service market. So how do people get office jobs? Do they look at websites or show… --- ## [Holy Cow! Or Xenu. Whatever. CHRISTIAN SCIENTOLOGISTS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-cow-or-xenu-whatever-christian-scientologists/424794)
**Author:** [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2007, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-cow-or-xenu-whatever-christian-scientologists/424794 "2007-11-03T12:02:47Z")
In light of the many threads, both past and present, which attempt to answer the question, in its many varied forms, What does it mean to be Christian? ; apparently, anything you want. --- ## [Confusion on Doper names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusion-on-doper-names/378732)
**Author:** [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2006, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusion-on-doper-names/378732 "2006-11-04T11:04:43Z")
I’m new to this board, and some of the names on here make my little brain stumble. Worse than reading Russian novels with patronymics. It came up in another thread, which made me wonder how many other names I am gettin… --- ## [Why do people hate Hillary Clinton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-hate-hillary-clinton/503688)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-hate-hillary-clinton/503688 "2009-07-23T18:11:27Z")
Inspired by this thread, in which it is revealed that several dopers wants to punch her. I´m European, but follow politics fairly closely, and nobody interested in politics can avoid follow American politics - George W.… --- ## [Let her tears fucking flow then (more glurge)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-her-tears-fucking-flow-then-more-glurge/293554)
**Author:** [@kenensky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenensky)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2005, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-her-tears-fucking-flow-then-more-glurge/293554 "2005-03-13T01:23:50Z")
Funny, the “from” box says it comes from an annoying coworker. From the un-Mormonized version of this one, which just showed up in my work email. Fucking GLURGE. Can you please leave me the hell (heh) out of your salva… --- ## [Any chance Colin Powell will endorse Obama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chance-colin-powell-will-endorse-obama/454393)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2008, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chance-colin-powell-will-endorse-obama/454393 "2008-06-28T23:28:53Z")
Any chance of this happening? --- ## [Music and Satanism, any truth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-and-satanism-any-truth/199078)
**Author:** [@corndog\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corndog_man)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2003, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-and-satanism-any-truth/199078 "2003-09-04T14:41:10Z")
I was wondering if there is any groups or songs that truly glorify Satanism, the black arts, the occult, etc. I have heard almost all my life about satanism and rock. Some are goofy in my opinion: KISS-Kids In Satan Ser… --- ## [Have you ever had a "lost" weekend or day due to drinking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-lost-weekend-or-day-due-to-drinking/552064)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-lost-weekend-or-day-due-to-drinking/552064 "2010-09-01T17:59:32Z")
It’s a common trope in tv shows, most recently in Mad Men, that if you drink enough you can lose entire days, forget most or everything you did over a day or more. I’ve been a heavy drinker at times but I can’t imagine h… --- ## [Why do most serial killers seem to be white?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-most-serial-killers-seem-to-be-white/255014)
**Author:** [@PaulFitzroy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PaulFitzroy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2004, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-most-serial-killers-seem-to-be-white/255014 "2004-07-15T22:12:41Z")
Why aren’t there more black, Hispanic or Asian serial killers? All the major ones, Bundy, Gacy, Dahmer, Berkowitz, Jesperson, Fish, Gein, and Manson, are white; even among a much larger list of serial killers on Crimelib… --- ## [Do you boycott any local businesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-boycott-any-local-businesses/815642)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-boycott-any-local-businesses/815642 "2018-06-15T23:37:26Z")
I’m not talking about boycotting businesses because you disapprove of their stock, like fur coats, or blood diamonds. I’m talking about a local business for which you said “I’m never shopping here again!” and really mea… --- ## [How much computer do I need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-computer-do-i-need/539645)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-computer-do-i-need/539645 "2010-05-22T16:34:26Z")
My home computer is very, very old – more than 8 years old at this point. If I ever knew the specs, I’ve long since forgotten them, but suffice to say it’s an 8-year-old desktop PC that runs very, very slowly (and someti… --- ## [Why is it cheaper to film a movie out of sequence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-cheaper-to-film-a-movie-out-of-sequence/586217)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-cheaper-to-film-a-movie-out-of-sequence/586217 "2011-06-23T01:41:38Z")
And are TV shows filmed this way as well? --- ## [How do the current list of Mods identify themselves as to gender?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-current-list-of-mods-identify-themselves-as-to-gender/925936)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-current-list-of-mods-identify-themselves-as-to-gender/925936 "2020-12-27T23:54:10Z")
How many males? How many females? How many other? --- ## [How would you handle this guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-guy/714043)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-handle-this-guy/714043 "2015-03-05T06:18:11Z")
So there’s this guy at work who apparently processes information verbally. That means that every time I send him an email, or reply to an email he sent me, he has to walk over to my desk or call me on the phone to have … --- ## [What are some surprising facts about technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-surprising-facts-about-technology/723273)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-surprising-facts-about-technology/723273 "2015-07-07T05:31:53Z")
Hi everyone. I’m looking for a few surprising, weird, or unbelievable (but citable) facts about technology. A couple of examples I’ve found: According to a 2012 survey by Morgan Stanley, 91% of smartphone users have t… --- ## [Utah U.S. Senate race 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-u-s-senate-race-2018/808931)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utah-u-s-senate-race-2018/808931 "2018-11-07T04:33:47Z")
As expected, Mitt Romney, the 2012 GOP nominee for President, is jumping in: https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/16/politics/mitt-romney-senate-utah/index.html Is he a shoo-in or could this really be a race, either in the Repub… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory 10-11-12: The Higgs Boson Observation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-10-11-12-the-higgs-boson-observation/637411)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-10-11-12-the-higgs-boson-observation/637411 "2012-10-15T23:41:28Z")
Amy feels threatened when Sheldon hires a young female assistant. Meanwhile, the pressure of being in space takes its toll on Wolowitz. --- ## [New Chick Tract: "Here, Kitty, Kitty"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chick-tract-here-kitty-kitty/371473)
**Author:** [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2006, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-chick-tract-here-kitty-kitty/371473 "2006-09-16T14:20:10Z")
I seem to have somehow become the unofficial SDMB Keeper of the Chick Tracts, and here’s a new one for Halloween 2006: Here, Kitty Kitty! In this tract, which appears to have been drawn by special guest artist The Reanim… --- ## [Jerry Falwell in Critical Condition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-falwell-in-critical-condition/296876)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-falwell-in-critical-condition/296876 "2005-04-02T09:14:21Z")
The man who said 9/11 was God’s punishment on the US has viral pneumonia. --- ## [31 jokes for nerds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/31-jokes-for-nerds/579769)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/31-jokes-for-nerds/579769 "2011-05-09T02:55:31Z")
I spit coffee all over my keyboard this morning because of a few of these. --- ## [Ever Dodge a Bullet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-dodge-a-bullet/495150)
**Author:** [@Bolt\_the\_Nut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bolt_the_Nut)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2009, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-dodge-a-bullet/495150 "2009-05-16T06:52:32Z")
A recent thread asked Dopers what one decision they would change if they could go back in time. Lots of people have decisions they regret, but let’s flip the coin over: \*\*Have you ever made a decision that let you avoid… --- ## [What's the opposite of the NRA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-opposite-of-the-nra/644285)
**Author:** [@RadicalPi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadicalPi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-opposite-of-the-nra/644285 "2012-12-20T06:14:46Z")
I’m curious to know if there any any significant antigun lobbying groups out there. For the United States, of course. (Since this is GQ, I’d like to avoid any discussion of the actual merits of this group or of the NRA.… --- ## [Hawaii won't let Uber gouge customers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaii-wont-let-uber-gouge-customers/815592)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaii-wont-let-uber-gouge-customers/815592 "2018-06-11T18:20:21Z")
Hooray, I say.I’m not a fan of any company who’s business plan is based on outright exploitation and fraud, and so I welcome this news. There is no such thing as “ridesharing” (you’re a taxi/livery service); it doesn’t… --- ## [Classic rock; timeless goodness or evidence that you are hopeless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-rock-timeless-goodness-or-evidence-that-you-are-hopeless/545503)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2010, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-rock-timeless-goodness-or-evidence-that-you-are-hopeless/545503 "2010-07-08T06:48:52Z")
I like to think I have varied interests when it comes to music. I like music that could be considered from many genres. I do have a soft spot for classic rock, but I also appreciate modern bands that would make many kids… --- ## [the blizzard of 2003](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blizzard-of-2003/155519)
**Author:** [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2003, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blizzard-of-2003/155519 "2003-02-19T08:34:43Z")
a storm of this size deserves it own thread. this storm looks like it is living up to its hype. the little neighbourhood store i go to is nearly cleared out. a newscaster in new castle delaware is reporting that a th… --- ## [Should I discard all of my DVD cases?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-discard-all-of-my-dvd-cases/446805)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2008, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-discard-all-of-my-dvd-cases/446805 "2008-04-25T22:45:20Z")
I am going to be moving in a few months and I’m right now in the process of trying to better organize everything so that the move will go somewhat easier. I have an insane amount of stuff - clothes, furniture, books, mus… --- ## [Tying a Knot in my Penis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tying-a-knot-in-my-penis/318806)
**Author:** [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2005, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tying-a-knot-in-my-penis/318806 "2005-08-29T23:51:05Z")
I’m getting on in years and find myself getting more and more incontinent. I’m thinking that if I wrap my penis in a knot (probably a half-hitch) I won’t have to pee so much. Of course I could untie it maybe 3 times dail… --- ## [Things that don't bother you, but seem to bother everyone else](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-dont-bother-you-but-seem-to-bother-everyone-else/843451)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-dont-bother-you-but-seem-to-bother-everyone-else/843451 "2019-11-30T14:35:47Z")
Inspired by this post in another thread. What are things that seem to bother most other people, but not you? For me it’s definitely personal/invasive questions. I couldn’t bother me less. I might politely decline to an… --- ## [No, fascism hasn't come to America. Here is why](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-fascism-hasnt-come-to-america-here-is-why/771321)
**Author:** [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-fascism-hasnt-come-to-america-here-is-why/771321 "2016-11-14T14:08:19Z")
A lot of people have and continue to compare Trump to Hitler, saying that fascism has come, etc. This is hyperbole at its worst, now that he is the POTUS elect. In a campaign, its more acceptable to make crazy comparison… --- ## [If God is spirit why is the Holy spirit separate from The father who is spirit also?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-god-is-spirit-why-is-the-holy-spirit-separate-from-the-father-who-is-spirit-also/391198)
**Author:** [@monavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monavis)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2007, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-god-is-spirit-why-is-the-holy-spirit-separate-from-the-father-who-is-spirit-also/391198 "2007-02-26T14:37:13Z")
After reading many post about the existence or non existence of a God I wonder why The Trinity is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? If The father is spirit and spirit is not material or like the wind we can not see but feel.… --- ## [Why do some places segregate men's and women's bathrooms when there's only one toilet in each room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-places-segregate-mens-and-womens-bathrooms-when-theres-only-one-toilet-in-each-room/718731)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-places-segregate-mens-and-womens-bathrooms-when-theres-only-one-toilet-in-each-room/718731 "2015-05-04T16:28:39Z")
A local grocery store does this. There are two separate bathrooms. The men’s room has a single toilet and a sink, with a lock on the door. According to a female relative of mine, the women’s room is the same setup. W… --- ## [Invent your own movie based on an 80's sitcom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invent-your-own-movie-based-on-an-80s-sitcom/545045)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invent-your-own-movie-based-on-an-80s-sitcom/545045 "2010-07-07T15:41:06Z")
(Unapologetically ripped off from Slate) A relentless hunter from another planet stalking a helpless prey. Only one family can show him the power of love and mend his evil ways. George Clooney stars in… ALF 3-D Summer… --- ## [Historians/Anthropologists/Geologists: Any idea what these piles of rock are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historians-anthropologists-geologists-any-idea-what-these-piles-of-rock-are/392294)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2008, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historians-anthropologists-geologists-any-idea-what-these-piles-of-rock-are/392294 "2008-11-02T21:34:57Z")
I grew up on a rather isolated cattle farm in central Alabama, 20 miles from the nearest (small city) and much further from the nearest city of any size. In the woods between our house and our pasture are many piles of … --- ## [Idiots. I'm surrounded by \*idiots\*.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiots-im-surrounded-by-idiots/92255)
**Author:** [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2002, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiots-im-surrounded-by-idiots/92255 "2002-04-12T12:55:49Z")
So I’m playing in an e-mail Diplomacy\[sup\]TM\[/sup\] game that a friend of mine is running. (As a note- if you aren’t familiar with the board game, most of this rant will likely be lost upon you.) I’m playing Italy. This … --- ## [Unbreakable fan belt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbreakable-fan-belt/629457)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbreakable-fan-belt/629457 "2018-07-27T18:13:03Z")
Well, maybe not ‘unbreakable’; but I was left stranded yesterday when my fan belt broke. Fortunately, I had a spare in the ‘boot’. Are there any brands/constructions of fan belts that are more resistant to breaking tha… --- ## [Evaluate this stock strategy. Is this a good way to invest in stocks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evaluate-this-stock-strategy-is-this-a-good-way-to-invest-in-stocks/624243)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evaluate-this-stock-strategy-is-this-a-good-way-to-invest-in-stocks/624243 "2012-06-12T04:47:54Z")
Goal: Purchase a stock (or mutual fund, etc.) more cheaply than a regular trade. Strategy: At market open, note the opening price. Immediately set a limit buy at X% discount from the opening price, which expires at e… --- ## [Spelling tricks your teachers taught you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-tricks-your-teachers-taught-you/579278)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spelling-tricks-your-teachers-taught-you/579278 "2011-04-27T23:38:38Z")
The parallel parking thread spurred this memory. A teacher once told us that “parallel” has two Ls in the middle, because they are parallel to each other. The guy who runs the school is the “principal”, because he’s yo… --- ## [Amazing Race 7/27-a Kilo Of Caviar!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-7-27-a-kilo-of-caviar/257215)
**Author:** [@annieclaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/annieclaus)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2004, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-race-7-27-a-kilo-of-caviar/257215 "2004-07-30T17:40:11Z")
Whoopee! My team is in first place, thanks to the amazing ability to snarf a kilo of caviar without blinking! Way to go, Team! Funniest image of the entire race: Charla in her hockey suit! Classic! Tackiest image of… --- ## [What is your prison bitch name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-prison-bitch-name/262935)
**Author:** [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2004, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-prison-bitch-name/262935 "2004-09-06T23:43:20Z")
http://www.pasteeaters.com/funny\_jokes/Prison\_Name\_Generator.asp I was introduced to this on tonight’s Graham Norton Effect. Turns out my prison bitch name is: Cum Bucket It’s like they know me! What about the rest o… --- ## [2009 Holiday Family Drama Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-holiday-family-drama-thread/522600)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-holiday-family-drama-thread/522600 "2009-12-31T00:44:37Z")
Very little family drama this year. Other than one of my nieces getting caught shoplifting (again) earlier this week. When she found out she was being charged as an adult this time she responded by threatening to ki… --- ## [Gay Marriage = Infedility and Polygamy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-marriage-infedility-and-polygamy/666343)
**Author:** [@amyjoy013](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amyjoy013)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-marriage-infedility-and-polygamy/666343 "2013-08-20T02:31:07Z")
Heard this on the radio this morning and about DIED! This lady is so stupid. It’s a little long… but you have to listen to the whole thing to fully appreciate her stupidity. She basically says the legalization of gay … --- ## [Acronym-users, why do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acronym-users-why-do-you-do-it/524174)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acronym-users-why-do-you-do-it/524174 "2010-01-10T06:28:45Z")
It seems like over half of the time I see people use acronyms for phrases they end up having to explain the acronyms. Some people use acronyms and then explain them all in the same breath (looking at you, Rachael Ray), … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1712&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1714&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)