# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1744&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:** 1745 --- ## [Abraham Lincoln : Vampire Hunter: Tim Burton Movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-tim-burton-movie/556125)
**Author:** [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-tim-burton-movie/556125 "2012-02-14T22:55:28Z")
According to here. This movie better get freaking made. Now I have a reason to live again. --- ## [Modern Urban dystopias (in film and literature)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-urban-dystopias-in-film-and-literature/191613)
**Author:** [@Aro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aro)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2003, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-urban-dystopias-in-film-and-literature/191613 "2003-08-05T21:57:26Z")
I am current doing some research and analysis into the fundamental ideas of utopia and dystopia, with particular emphasis on Modern Urban Dystopias and with specific focus on how these ideas can relate to developments in… --- ## [I pit anti-gay-marriage rhetoric!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-anti-gay-marriage-rhetoric/231158)
**Author:** [@rjung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjung)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2004, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-anti-gay-marriage-rhetoric/231158 "2004-03-05T05:51:33Z")
As I’m sure most Dopers know by now, there’s been a recent spike in gay-marriage-related chatter here in the United States – first with the surge of marriages in San Francisco, and now with George W. Bush’s push for a Co… --- ## [Brady loses SB. Is he still "the greatest QB of all time"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brady-loses-sb-is-he-still-the-greatest-qb-of-all-time/711724)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brady-loses-sb-is-he-still-the-greatest-qb-of-all-time/711724 "2015-02-08T10:27:31Z")
This thread has nothing to do with “deflategate”… Some people are talking about how Seattle’s defense would have been considered the greatest ever if they’d won. Others are saying Brady is the greatest QB of all time. B… --- ## [Clothes suck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-suck/668890)
**Author:** [@Gateway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gateway)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-suck/668890 "2013-09-17T02:52:58Z")
They have practical uses but I don’t think 1 should b forced 2 wear them if we value freedom and b/c nakedness doesn’t hurt NE1. The more have to’s you have the less free u r. Plus too often we see the clothose and not t… --- ## [Islam, the religion of peace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islam-the-religion-of-peace/553894)
**Author:** [@scamartistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scamartistry)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/islam-the-religion-of-peace/553894 "2010-09-17T16:48:27Z")
In the media, Islam is sometimes referred as the “religion of peace”. Not well versed in neither the Koran or the Hadith, but Muhammad himself was not exactly a pacifist from what I could gather. What is the rationale f… --- ## [Effect of rain on air pollution (including CO2)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effect-of-rain-on-air-pollution-including-co2/427787)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2007, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effect-of-rain-on-air-pollution-including-co2/427787 "2007-11-28T01:19:34Z")
In this thread, Quartz suggested the (to me, entirely unheard-of) possibility that gaseous CO2 “dissolves in water,” thus once it is released into the air by cars, etc., it might be “washed away” by rain rather than stay… --- ## [If you break up with your girlfriend/SO who you have kids with do you owe her anything more than CS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-break-up-with-your-girlfriend-so-who-you-have-kids-with-do-you-owe-her-anything-more-than-cs/522005)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-break-up-with-your-girlfriend-so-who-you-have-kids-with-do-you-owe-her-anything-more-than-cs/522005 "2009-12-23T18:28:30Z")
Just curious. Pre-nups are seemingly routine with high powered individuals and yet there’s often still tons of fighting over money and assets that goes on when they divorce. If a wealthy person sees this and decides to … --- ## [Men - Which of these would you rather be forced to fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-which-of-these-would-you-rather-be-forced-to-fight/588642)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-which-of-these-would-you-rather-be-forced-to-fight/588642 "2011-07-13T02:27:52Z")
This came out of a random barroom discussion, so take it as you will. For whatever reason, you have offended the powers that be. In their rage, these powers are sending their champion to smite you at some pre-determine… --- ## ["Thru" as an alternate spelling of through.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thru-as-an-alternate-spelling-of-through/666736)
**Author:** [@Animastryfe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Animastryfe)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thru-as-an-alternate-spelling-of-through/666736 "2013-08-23T17:34:06Z")
My university’s department of public safety sent a notice warning about an apparent recent crime spree by a group of teenagers, and in it they state “\[a\]lways be aware of your surroundings, travel in groups and avoid tra… --- ## [What's the most amusing response you've ever got in an argument?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-amusing-response-youve-ever-got-in-an-argument/550982)
**Author:** [@qpw3141](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/qpw3141)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-amusing-response-youve-ever-got-in-an-argument/550982 "2010-09-20T18:02:22Z")
Reading one of Cecil’s columns the questioner mentioned her sister getting very antsy when some trivial fact she’d quoted was disputed and, not being able to defend it, told her that she shouldn’t challenge people’s deep… --- ## [OOOhhh! AAAAHHHH! MOAN!-Women's orgasms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooohhh-aaaahhhh-moan-womens-orgasms/349230)
**Author:** [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2006, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooohhh-aaaahhhh-moan-womens-orgasms/349230 "2006-03-23T11:24:14Z")
Why are females more vocal in bed than men? Do they experience an ecstacy men can only dream of, or is it a social expectation and subsequent affectation? I wish I had a clitoris. :frowning: --- ## [Actor who shot himself in the head with a prop gun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-who-shot-himself-in-the-head-with-a-prop-gun/230293)
**Author:** [@Stainz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stainz)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2004, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-who-shot-himself-in-the-head-with-a-prop-gun/230293 "2004-02-23T02:35:28Z")
Who was the actor who shot himself in the head with a prop / stunt gun - just fooling around - but died from it? I’d guess it was about 15 years ago …? --- ## [Young voters and gun laws...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-voters-and-gun-laws/809395)
**Author:** [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-voters-and-gun-laws/809395 "2018-03-08T00:18:24Z")
Will the resent school shootings result in more young people actually voting? I for one, will march in and carry a flag for any cause that supports the repeal of the colonial era mind set that is the second amendment. E… --- ## [Help a fat guy save his trouser crotches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-fat-guy-save-his-trouser-crotches/112485)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2002, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-fat-guy-save-his-trouser-crotches/112485 "2002-06-08T23:42:29Z")
I’m a fat guy with big thighs – the friction caused by the rubbing of my thighs tends to wear out the crotches of my trousers fairly quickly. As a result, I have to replace all my trousers every few months. It’s extremel… --- ## [bleaching cream made skin darker! Now what?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleaching-cream-made-skin-darker-now-what/363098)
**Author:** [@pace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pace)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2006, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleaching-cream-made-skin-darker-now-what/363098 "2006-07-06T21:24:48Z")
ok, this is a major crisis for me! I wore my comfy sandals around the pool for hours and the single-strap around my big toe left me with a weird tan, so at someone’s suggestion, I used a bleaching cream and the frigg’n… --- ## [Would a massive outlay of solar power to North Africa create peace ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-massive-outlay-of-solar-power-to-north-africa-create-peace/666583)
**Author:** [@MrQwertyasd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrQwertyasd)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-massive-outlay-of-solar-power-to-north-africa-create-peace/666583 "2013-08-21T18:32:07Z")
So much conflict in N Africa and Middle East is over oil resources, these places are sun rich - if they were given abundant solar power would it calm the constant fighting and terrorism ? --- ## [Ivana Trump is dead at 73](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivana-trump-is-dead-at-73/967969)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ivana-trump-is-dead-at-73/967969 "2022-08-08T14:01:34Z")
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/14/politics/ivana-trump-death/index.html Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of Donald Trump, has died in her home in New York City, the former President posted on Truth Social. There was no word on a … --- ## [Curious Man totally owned by colander!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-man-totally-owned-by-colander/662067)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-man-totally-owned-by-colander/662067 "2013-07-09T16:38:22Z")
The thread was closed, but shitstain Curious Man, who sooo wants some of that Caucasian pussy was totally owned by colander here.. The thread was closed, but good on colander. --- ## [Are these berries edible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-berries-edible/547862)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-berries-edible/547862 "2010-07-25T01:01:43Z")
I don’t have a photo, sorry. The bush looks exactly like a holly bush, but the berries look like blueberries. I know that the red berry version of holly is toxic. Anybody familiar with these? --- ## [Mayan calendar and earth's magnetic pole reversal.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayan-calendar-and-earths-magnetic-pole-reversal/618621)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayan-calendar-and-earths-magnetic-pole-reversal/618621 "2012-05-29T17:22:04Z")
I just heard a commercial on tv that claimed that according to the Mayan Calendar the Earth’s magnetic poles will reverse and throw everything out into space. I doubt this, but I’m wondering what it could be on that ven… --- ## [Are there books/movies/shows you will not read/watch because of their titles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-books-movies-shows-you-will-not-read-watch-because-of-their-titles/549995)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-books-movies-shows-you-will-not-read-watch-because-of-their-titles/549995 "2010-08-16T03:03:27Z")
I just finished a book called How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk. I found it at the library and picked it up because the title was so funny. But I almost hesitated to put it in my “currently reading” list on Good… --- ## [Anything To Increase SECURITY: Electronic Strip Searches should be mandatory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-to-increase-security-electronic-strip-searches-should-be-mandatory/305567)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2005, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-to-increase-security-electronic-strip-searches-should-be-mandatory/305567 "2005-06-04T01:25:27Z")
One can never be too safe. In the latest act of capitulation towards those seeking to erode our liberty and privacy, Homeland Security introduces The X-Ray Backscatter: “The X-Ray Backscatter inspection system creates … --- ## [Why is the guitar the primary instrument in rock music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-guitar-the-primary-instrument-in-rock-music/842005)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-guitar-the-primary-instrument-in-rock-music/842005 "2021-01-12T12:19:35Z")
I’ve always wondered how it is such a huge amount of popular music is guitar driven. Why? As Elton John demonstrates, rock music doesn’t HAVE to be guitar driven, and modern pop music has spun off varieties of music, l… --- ## [Post your goodbyes to the SDMB here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-goodbyes-to-the-sdmb-here/235440)
**Author:** [@moejuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejuck)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2004, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-goodbyes-to-the-sdmb-here/235440 "2004-04-12T12:29:26Z")
I wont be subscribing, and I will miss the interactions with everyone. I have learned a great deal here, especially about myself and my own beliefs. Thanks for all the challenging thoughts and questions, and the funny … --- ## [Banning appeal for shadowofneo and tink222?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banning-appeal-for-shadowofneo-and-tink222/654454)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banning-appeal-for-shadowofneo-and-tink222/654454 "2013-04-11T19:19:19Z")
Yep. This is weird, but here goes: In this thread, shadowofneo and his apparent sock got banned in almost no time. 10 months later, it was brought to my attention, shadowofneo posted a video complaining about the banni… --- ## [Nicest athletes by sport to fans: from nicest to nastiest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicest-athletes-by-sport-to-fans-from-nicest-to-nastiest/753066)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicest-athletes-by-sport-to-fans-from-nicest-to-nastiest/753066 "2016-04-29T23:04:35Z")
Based on my personal experience and things I heard from sports reporters and others from best to worst. BTW, YES, I get it: every sport has good guys and bad guys, and its hard to paint an entire industry with one brush.… --- ## [Engine braking and mpg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engine-braking-and-mpg/546466)
**Author:** [@pericynthion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pericynthion)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engine-braking-and-mpg/546466 "2010-07-13T12:51:01Z")
I drive a car with a manual transmission down a long hill. Putting it in second gear lets me maintain a safe speed with no use of the brakes - in this condition the engine spins at around 4000 rpm. This is obviously ki… --- ## [Pres. Kennedy v. Pres. Johnson.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pres-kennedy-v-pres-johnson/674906)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pres-kennedy-v-pres-johnson/674906 "2013-11-30T16:18:06Z")
With the 50th Anniversary of the tragic death of Pres. John F. Kennedy, people are talking a lot about him and his administration. But I was recently thinking, did Kennedy really accomplish that much in office? The disas… --- ## [Dems: Clinton, Obama, Edwards Or Vilsack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-clinton-obama-edwards-or-vilsack/385431)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-clinton-obama-edwards-or-vilsack/385431 "2007-01-05T04:41:53Z")
Those are the front runners at this point, although only Vilsack has officially announced - look to see the others announce their candidacy after New Year’s day. Me - well, I want someone who can win. My choices, so fa… --- ## [Post Your Local Gun Incident Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-local-gun-incident-here/645296)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-local-gun-incident-here/645296 "2013-01-07T08:31:37Z")
I admit I see merit to both sides on the gun control debate. Once a freedom is taken away, it is almost impossible to get that freedom back. Indeed, America is all about the freedom to live one’s life as one sees fit. I … --- ## [Best way to wash sex toys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-wash-sex-toys/370913)
**Author:** [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-wash-sex-toys/370913 "2017-09-23T03:30:58Z")
The reason I am putting this in GQ is because I am looking for factual answers, whether from actual cites/sites or from personal experience. My wife has gotten a string of Urinary Tract Infections. Although I know ther… --- ## [White House wants to shut down London/ ban all protesting during Bush visit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-wants-to-shut-down-london-ban-all-protesting-during-bush-visit/212426)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-wants-to-shut-down-london-ban-all-protesting-during-bush-visit/212426 "2003-11-13T18:38:08Z")
Scotland Yard seems to be pretty annoyed at a list of arrogant, paranoid, controlling, fascistic, thin-skinned demands being made by the White House for Shrubby’s upcoming UK visit. The Bushies are hiding behind “secur… --- ## [Is this announcement some "Freeman of the Land" or "Sovereign Citizen" thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-announcement-some-freeman-of-the-land-or-sovereign-citizen-thing/944838)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2021, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-announcement-some-freeman-of-the-land-or-sovereign-citizen-thing/944838 "2021-06-29T10:56:52Z")
This was in the Montreal Gazette in the “Legal Notices” section today. I know that I should attempt to summarize this but I honestly don’t know how I can as it is just so bizarre and drawn out. As the topic title asks, i… --- ## [Tell me why socks are bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-socks-are-bad/483528)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-socks-are-bad/483528 "2009-02-20T01:30:15Z")
Mind you, I am not defending the practice. Obviously, if someone creates a sock so that they can have a faux debate on line, posting a “dialog” with two different usernames, that is dishonest. But I obviously need to ha… --- ## [Can people get ultra obese (to the point of immobility) without enablers or feeders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-people-get-ultra-obese-to-the-point-of-immobility-without-enablers-or-feeders/681925)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-people-get-ultra-obese-to-the-point-of-immobility-without-enablers-or-feeders/681925 "2014-02-24T08:04:55Z")
Re people like those detailed in “My 600 lb Life”(I have not watched the show) is there limit to how large super obese people can get without feeders? Doesn’t getting obese to the point of near immobility almost by defin… --- ## [What causes shirt underarms to become hard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-shirt-underarms-to-become-hard/729884)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-shirt-underarms-to-become-hard/729884 "2015-09-12T14:24:44Z")
Hello Everyone, I’ve noticed some of my shirts have become “hard” in the underarm area. What is causing this and can it be fixed? I’m thinking that is an effect of my deodorant. Washing does nothing to remove this.th… --- ## [Count every ' F ' in the following text: How many are there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-every-f-in-the-following-text-how-many-are-there/499059)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-every-f-in-the-following-text-how-many-are-there/499059 "2009-06-10T21:22:05Z")
Count every ’ F ’ in the following text: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS… How many do you count? Click on spoiler box below for the answer. --- ## [Ultimately, is civilization maladaptive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultimately-is-civilization-maladaptive/631330)
**Author:** [@greenslime1951](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/greenslime1951)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultimately-is-civilization-maladaptive/631330 "2012-08-21T00:30:21Z")
We humans are hardwired with various cognitive biases (too numerous to list here) that enhanced our chances of survival on the savannah eons ago but now seem to be maladaptive. For instance, our tendency to form ingroups… --- ## [An MMP road trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-mmp-road-trip/810052)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-mmp-road-trip/810052 "2018-03-12T03:54:23Z")
Now that we know (some of the) vacation plans, let’s talk about road trips, which maybe for vacation, or to see family, or go to someone’s life-cycle event, the doctor on the mainland, a (long) weekend away, which may or… --- ## [Pamela Anderson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pamela-anderson/145626)
**Author:** [@JerseyDiamond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerseyDiamond)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2003, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pamela-anderson/145626 "2003-01-04T11:13:26Z")
My husband and I were talking about who we think the most beautiful woman in the world is. We went through a great deal of people. I came to the conclusion that Pamela Anderson is sooooo “OMG beautiful”. She is perfect… --- ## [Emaciated heroin addicts OR One for the thin people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emaciated-heroin-addicts-or-one-for-the-thin-people/149833)
**Author:** [@cichlidiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cichlidiot)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2003, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emaciated-heroin-addicts-or-one-for-the-thin-people/149833 "2003-01-23T20:40:47Z")
I’m sure this has been mentioned before on the boards, probably even ranted about. I know I’ve given my thoughts on being thin a few times. I’d just like to say that some of the jokes (including ones I’ve seen here) ar… --- ## [Thoughts during my science fiction novel discussion group.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-during-my-science-fiction-novel-discussion-group/106414)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-during-my-science-fiction-novel-discussion-group/106414 "2016-12-17T01:57:46Z")
The scene: Barnes and Noble, Knoxville TN, 7:00pm this last Thursday. Meeting about David Brin’s Earth. M starts to speak. Oh, great: you only read five pages. You’ll be able to offer a lot of insight tonight… Oh! All … --- ## [For a food category you love, what's just right vs. over-the-top artisanal machismo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-food-category-you-love-whats-just-right-vs-over-the-top-artisanal-machismo/644635)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-food-category-you-love-whats-just-right-vs-over-the-top-artisanal-machismo/644635 "2012-12-23T16:43:38Z")
Inspired by this threadabout IPA beers that get over-hopped by small breweries. So, expanding on this concept - what food categories do you have a particular interest in, love the fact that they have been getting artisa… --- ## [If that meteor hadn’t killed off the dinosaurs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-that-meteor-hadn-t-killed-off-the-dinosaurs/668761)
**Author:** [@JoelWhy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoelWhy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-that-meteor-hadn-t-killed-off-the-dinosaurs/668761 "2013-09-24T13:47:53Z")
My understanding is that there is mounting evidence that dinosaurs were actually warm-blooded. Cold-Blooded Dinosaur Theory Put on Ice Not saying the evidence is definitive, but still thought it odd to see this stated… --- ## [U.S tax policy and the "marriage penalty"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-tax-policy-and-the-marriage-penalty/491089)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-tax-policy-and-the-marriage-penalty/491089 "2009-04-03T18:19:31Z")
Why in the world should the U.S. government care if you’re married or not for the purposes of computing taxes? Well, it shouldn’t. There should be one set of brackets that apply to everybody regardess of marital status… --- ## [Why did so many ex-Beatle solo albums suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-so-many-ex-beatle-solo-albums-suck/257739)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2004, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-so-many-ex-beatle-solo-albums-suck/257739 "2004-08-06T07:11:28Z")
Having noticed the debate in the thread about solo stars who were part of a band, I began to think about how terrible most of The Beatles’ solo albums are. Let’s start with John Lennon Two Virgins The one with the nake… --- ## ["They're not twins, they're surviving triplets..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-not-twins-theyre-surviving-triplets/312229)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2005, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-not-twins-theyre-surviving-triplets/312229 "2005-07-13T22:45:26Z")
I was at Disney/Epcot recently, waiting to take my kids to the “lunch with a character” and we saw two children about 3 years old. I thought they looked like fraternal twins, but my wife did not. I asked the mother if … --- ## [Why isn't "Sadie Hawkins" feminism a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-sadie-hawkins-feminism-a-thing/807221)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Peebles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Peebles)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-sadie-hawkins-feminism-a-thing/807221 "2018-01-30T14:44:05Z")
The #metoo movement has me thinking: why is there no such thing as “Sadie Hawkins” feminism? Some single women will wear a fake wedding ring if they do not want to be hit on. How about if women start wearing a ring on a … --- ## [Hot Dog Rolls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-rolls/449015)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-dog-rolls/449015 "2008-05-15T04:13:50Z")
As I was in the supermarket the other day buying some hot dog rolls, I wondered about something that has puzzled me for years. I had a choice of top split rolls or side split rolls. Why would anybody use a side split … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1743&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1745&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)