# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1756&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:** 1757 --- ## [x-37B lands from space--why the moon suits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-37b-lands-from-space-why-the-moon-suits/786131)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-37b-lands-from-space-why-the-moon-suits/786131 "2017-05-10T22:43:14Z")
This handsome baby just landed at Kennedy Space Center from space. Why the hazmat suits? Did any of us know this was up there in the first place? Cape Canaveral is not Kennedy Space Center? --- ## [When is midsummer's eve celebrated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-midsummers-eve-celebrated/543886)
**Author:** [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-midsummers-eve-celebrated/543886 "2010-06-23T09:35:14Z")
The date of the summer solstice changes slowly over time (it’s tomorrow in the UK). For those that care about this date - do you celebrate it on the actual solstice date, or is there a date that has entered the calender … --- ## [Your surname: 3 non-specific questions (maybe more)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-surname-3-non-specific-questions-maybe-more/367550)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2006, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-surname-3-non-specific-questions-maybe-more/367550 "2006-08-09T08:58:37Z")
I’m not asking you to reveal your surname – but if you know its origin, as in which foreign country it first appeared in, can you identify that country (or countries)? (If you’re certain that the name originated in the… --- ## [Why is politics in the US more faith based.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-politics-in-the-us-more-faith-based/708076)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-politics-in-the-us-more-faith-based/708076 "2015-01-08T01:36:26Z")
After traveling to other countries, I have notice politics in the US are very different than other countries. It is more you are a republican or democratic. I think other countries look at politics more scientific where … --- ## [Gwen: the doll you can leave on the porch and feed from the trashcan (very mild)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gwen-the-doll-you-can-leave-on-the-porch-and-feed-from-the-trashcan-very-mild/512080)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2009, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gwen-the-doll-you-can-leave-on-the-porch-and-feed-from-the-trashcan-very-mild/512080 "2009-10-12T17:05:20Z")
Not even pitworthy perhaps. I started to bump a previous thread about AMERICAN DOLLS but it’s old enough to qualify as a zombie thread, so I’ll open a new one: American Girl Releases Homeless Doll for $95 That’s righ… --- ## [Did Anyone Really Play Those Chicken Car Games Like in "Rebel Without a Cause"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-really-play-those-chicken-car-games-like-in-rebel-without-a-cause/543761)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-really-play-those-chicken-car-games-like-in-rebel-without-a-cause/543761 "2010-06-20T02:51:26Z")
I’ve never understood the big whoop-dee-do about Rebel Without a Cause. Besides the subtle mysogyny, the movie seems unrealistic, not to say stupid for several reasons. One of those reasons was the Chicken game the gan… --- ## [Worried about my nephew's height](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worried-about-my-nephews-height/762206)
**Author:** [@Imasquare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Imasquare)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worried-about-my-nephews-height/762206 "2016-08-10T11:43:57Z")
I’m worried about my nephew. He is very tall. At 15 years of age he stands 186 cm which is 6’ 1". He can no longer sit in the family car without reclining the seat. And he still has several more years of growing to do. … --- ## [It's a two-lane heavily winding road at night... SO STOP BEEPING ME TO GO FASTER!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-two-lane-heavily-winding-road-at-night-so-stop-beeping-me-to-go-faster/190372)
**Author:** [@Windwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Windwalker)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2003, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-two-lane-heavily-winding-road-at-night-so-stop-beeping-me-to-go-faster/190372 "2003-07-28T23:43:53Z")
We’re driving back from a tiring but satisfying hike in the mountains on one of those two-lane roads that has a speed limit of 55 MPH on the straightaways, and lower limits (down to 30 at some spots) at the turns. Only a… --- ## [Are Jews Really Smarter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-jews-really-smarter/307900)
**Author:** [@handsomeone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeone)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-jews-really-smarter/307900 "2014-12-29T22:48:28Z")
--- ## [Canned salmon sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canned-salmon-sandwich/637639)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canned-salmon-sandwich/637639 "2012-10-15T17:03:09Z")
I used to work with an English woman who would bring sandwiches for lunch that she made with canned salmon. There was no mayonnaise involved. The bread was buttered, and I think the only thing in the salmon was vinegar… … --- ## [Marital aids: Which one is the favorite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marital-aids-which-one-is-the-favorite/137842)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2002, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marital-aids-which-one-is-the-favorite/137842 "2002-11-23T22:31:46Z")
Inspired by this thread title: Martial arts: Which one is the deadliest? Given the wide variety out there, are there any clear favorites among the dopers? For the ladies (mostly) Artificial Penis (dildo) Vibrator … --- ## [Does anyone know where the love of God goes? ( RIP Gordon Lightfoot: 2023-May-1 )](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-where-the-love-of-god-goes-rip-gordon-lightfoot-2023-may-1/983445)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-where-the-love-of-god-goes-rip-gordon-lightfoot-2023-may-1/983445 "2024-02-11T20:28:19Z")
Died at 84. One of my favorite folk rock artists ever. A Canadian national treasure. He will be missed. --- ## [Starving Artist , yet again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starving-artist-yet-again/611305)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starving-artist-yet-again/611305 "2012-02-01T14:14:46Z")
Could someone please explain, in simple language, why Starving Artist has yet to earn any sanctions for his aggregate behavior in the threads: It’s time to officially Pit Joe Paterno and the Penn State football program. … --- ## [61 hours of insanity: The final days of Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/61-hours-of-insanity-the-final-days-of-trump/930775)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/61-hours-of-insanity-the-final-days-of-trump/930775 "2024-10-31T01:22:23Z")
I know there are a lot of Trump threads bouncing about. But, as we are now in the final two and a half days of the Trump presidency (61 hours from riiiiiight…now!), I thought perhaps a separate thread would be justified … --- ## [Farenheit 9/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farenheit-9-11/252292)
**Author:** [@Raymond\_Luxury\_Yacht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raymond_Luxury_Yacht)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2004, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farenheit-9-11/252292 "2004-07-07T18:56:41Z")
I saw the movie today. Since I saw nothing here in Cafe Society I thought that I could start a thread discussing its merits as a documentary. I imagine that most of the people that have rushed to see it (myself include… --- ## [The Wal-Mart I work at sucks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wal-mart-i-work-at-sucks/231640)
**Author:** [@Ray\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ray_Walker)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2004, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wal-mart-i-work-at-sucks/231640 "2004-03-03T16:46:17Z")
I’m a part-time cart pusher at Wal-mar Supercenter. I work 20 hours a week for $8 an hour. That’s just to give you some background. In every conceivable way, my Wal-Mart is an utter abomination. Now I realize that’s … --- ## [No more dogs in Petsmart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-dogs-in-petsmart/160114)
**Author:** [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2003, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-dogs-in-petsmart/160114 "2003-03-12T03:20:44Z")
That will be the natural consequence of this idiots lawsuit. For those of you who have never shopped at Petsmart, they sell (obviously) pet supplies…with a nice selection. What’s also nice (for petowners) is that you ca… --- ## [Recycling paper clips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-paper-clips/552948)
**Author:** [@Lionne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lionne)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-paper-clips/552948 "2010-09-09T20:19:54Z")
I work in an office that deals with paper clips every day. I have a huge box filled with random sizes- more than I will ever be able to reuse. I’ve googled around but can’t find any information on recycling these annoy… --- ## [So when did you last bed celebrity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-did-you-last-bed-celebrity/487795)
**Author:** [@gurujulp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gurujulp)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-did-you-last-bed-celebrity/487795 "2009-03-02T21:45:23Z")
I am curious- I have met celebrity in a few ways, all minor (busboy to Woody Harrelson, picked up Henry Rollins at the airport, had a touching scene where one of ZZ Top (dunno any of their names) taught kiddo how to pee… --- ## ["Information wants to be free" - What do people who use this term really mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/information-wants-to-be-free-what-do-people-who-use-this-term-really-mean/329045)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/information-wants-to-be-free-what-do-people-who-use-this-term-really-mean/329045 "2005-11-09T01:03:45Z")
I keep hearing this in all sorts of debates about copyright law and related items. I tracked it’s origin down to this site that gives it’s history “Information Wants to be Free …” While the background origin is intere… --- ## [Malware purveyors need a bullet to the fucking head.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malware-purveyors-need-a-bullet-to-the-fucking-head/549677)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malware-purveyors-need-a-bullet-to-the-fucking-head/549677 "2010-08-18T20:56:30Z")
Now, I’m opposed to the death penalty, as I don’t think the state should be killing people in cold blood — it’s just wrong and impractical for a whole host of reasons. That said, if some enterprising vigilante decided to… --- ## [You know who else stopped religious fundamentalists attacking women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-who-else-stopped-religious-fundamentalists-attacking-women/608337)
**Author:** [@Grumman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumman)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-who-else-stopped-religious-fundamentalists-attacking-women/608337 "2012-01-12T00:02:43Z")
Hitler! It seems the ultra-Orthodox Jews aren’t content to suckle on the government teat, and have been stepping up their bigoted douchebaggery. When the sane part of Israel rightfully called foul on this they decided t… --- ## [Christian Bale arrested for assaulting his mother and sister!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-arrested-for-assaulting-his-mother-and-sister/457404)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2008, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-bale-arrested-for-assaulting-his-mother-and-sister/457404 "2008-08-14T18:25:20Z")
Cite Apologies if this is mentioned in the DARK KNIGHT threads- I only looked for titles on the specific incident. I’m intentionally avoiding the DK threads until I see the movie. It looks like Christian won. (Why… --- ## [Two gunslingers walk into a bar...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-gunslingers-walk-into-a-bar/599228)
**Author:** [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-gunslingers-walk-into-a-bar/599228 "2011-10-19T05:41:37Z")
Seeing as they both have excellent eyesight one of’em shoulda seen it. Anywho, they get up and dust themselves off. They get to drankin’ and steely eyed starin’ and the next thing you know; Roland of Gilead: I heard Qu… --- ## [Stuff I already know about you..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-i-already-know-about-you/619279)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-i-already-know-about-you/619279 "2012-04-28T22:58:50Z")
Yeah, You! When you make an accidental farting sound, like with your chair or your shoe or something, you do it again just so that everyone knows that you didn’t really fart. When someone returns a pot or pan, Tupperwa… --- ## [On Yellow vs. White-Hued Headlights (and high beams)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-yellow-vs-white-hued-headlights-and-high-beams/743966)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-yellow-vs-white-hued-headlights-and-high-beams/743966 "2016-02-05T01:37:42Z")
I was driving on the freeway tonight, and suddenly when I looked in the rear-view I felt semi-blinded by the lights of the car behind me. My first reaction was, “does this asshole have his high beams on?” But I couldn’t … --- ## [Sexier: dresses or jeans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexier-dresses-or-jeans/782588)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexier-dresses-or-jeans/782588 "2017-03-24T03:16:18Z")
Putting this in IMHO cause it’s clearly not mundane:) What kind of lower body covering, for lack of a better word, do you think looks sexiest on a woman? A short dress or skirt? Tight jeans? Or something else? --- ## [Top Shot (History Channel reality show)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-shot-history-channel-reality-show/543294)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-shot-history-channel-reality-show/543294 "2010-08-12T13:15:59Z")
It’s in its second week now and I’m trying to decide if I like this show. The premise itself is kind of neat. Take a bunch of sharpshooters and throw every type of weapon at them and see who fares the best. The problems… --- ## [Recommend me some children's classics for summer out loud reading.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-childrens-classics-for-summer-out-loud-reading/353528)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-childrens-classics-for-summer-out-loud-reading/353528 "2006-08-16T13:03:41Z")
My two are 8 and 6, m and f. We’ve done Harry Potter 1-3. ( I think the remaining books are too plot complicated for them at this age.) I am hoping to read one classic book ( say Peter Pan) a week, with an hour or two … --- ## [Bands ruined by one song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-ruined-by-one-song/93010)
**Author:** [@Oblong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oblong)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2002, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-ruined-by-one-song/93010 "2002-08-20T21:04:25Z")
Any bands you know of who’s reputation you think is ruined because of the popularity of one song? J. Geils Band (Centerfold)-This is probably their most popular song but is hardly representative of who they were. Listen… --- ## [Enterprise Rajiin Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enterprise-rajiin-spoilers/204816)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2003, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enterprise-rajiin-spoilers/204816 "2003-10-08T12:38:53Z")
It doesn’t fellate. Some girl takes X-Rays. Legitimate panda. What’s his name speaks. Continuity What the hell happened to Hoshi? Tars Takas alert: Hoshi Panda. This is good, back up to standard from last week. C… --- ## [Could you kill a man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-kill-a-man/551720)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2010, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-kill-a-man/551720 "2010-08-30T21:56:28Z")
I suppose we don’t really know without being confronted with the situation, but select based on your gut feeling if you could possibly conceive of doing it. --- ## [What to do with aggressive feral cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-aggressive-feral-cat/411304)
**Author:** [@supergoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergoose)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-aggressive-feral-cat/411304 "2007-07-13T09:49:24Z")
There is a feral cat who showed up a couple of years ago and is living on our property. We have several outdoor cats\* which means that there is cat food outside of which feral cat has been partaking. Unfortunately, he h… --- ## [Borden None Such Mince Meat - help me settle a family debate!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borden-none-such-mince-meat-help-me-settle-a-family-debate/561973)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borden-none-such-mince-meat-help-me-settle-a-family-debate/561973 "2010-12-02T16:18:36Z")
I know that I have had mince meat pie (made with meat) several times in my life. I’m pretty sure that either my grandmother or my aunt made it. My father swears that it was never made with meat- that it was a mince pie a… --- ## [Who has more "deal breakers"? Men or women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-more-deal-breakers-men-or-women/755611)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-more-deal-breakers-men-or-women/755611 "2018-09-21T10:49:46Z")
Folks, we will be painting with broad brushes here. You have been warned. Whether it be a one night stand, friends with benefits or long term relationships. Which of the two genders has more (typical) deal breakers. Wo… --- ## [Time travel quandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-travel-quandry/565717)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-travel-quandry/565717 "2010-12-30T16:31:46Z")
Let’s say I have a time machine, and an orange. I place the orange on the time machine and send it back to five minutes ago. After this event occurs, and the orange is upon the time machine of five minutes ago, wouldn’… --- ## [So Prigozhin is down before Putin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-prigozhin-is-down-before-putin/988988)
**Author:** [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-prigozhin-is-down-before-putin/988988 "2023-10-06T01:43:55Z")
Some claim, this was the plane. IMHO, this is interesting news. The NYT writes something similar. Conspiracy theories will sprout, I guess. --- ## ["Gay" Used to Mean "Stupid" and the Offense Therein](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-used-to-mean-stupid-and-the-offense-therein/73132)
**Author:** [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2001, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-used-to-mean-stupid-and-the-offense-therein/73132 "2001-08-16T06:58:27Z")
Well, I searched to make sure that this hadn’t been argued about in the last 90 days, but go back much further and the word “gay” gets a bit too many hits to sift through. So my apologies if I’m beating a dead horse. Th… --- ## [The roots of the Holocaust: Intentionalists vs. Functionalists.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-roots-of-the-holocaust-intentionalists-vs-functionalists/590729)
**Author:** [@Steken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steken)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-roots-of-the-holocaust-intentionalists-vs-functionalists/590729 "2011-07-31T21:46:59Z")
More than twenty years after the Historikerstreit first flared up all over Germany, I’d be interested in hearing from Dopers who’ve researched both the “intentionalist” and the “functionalist” arguments with regards to t… --- ## [Is the word 'slope' a racial slur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-word-slope-a-racial-slur/185576)
**Author:** [@andymurph64](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andymurph64)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2003, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-word-slope-a-racial-slur/185576 "2003-07-02T23:06:17Z")
There is another BB that has a censor which replaces the word ‘slope’ with ‘racial slur’. Huh? Have a missed something? I have never heard that word used in that way. Is it true? --- ## [Obama, Big Fan of Brennan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-big-fan-of-brennan/646771)
**Author:** [@WillFarnaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WillFarnaby)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-big-fan-of-brennan/646771 "2013-01-16T23:54:58Z")
Obama on Brennan: Brennan on tranparency: Brennan lies to American people in flagrant disregard for his above position: Brennan claims he never said the above, but admits that he is simply one of the most uninforme… --- ## [Looking for good Post-Apocalyptic Fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-post-apocalyptic-fiction/356691)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2006, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-post-apocalyptic-fiction/356691 "2006-06-03T02:18:11Z")
I’ve found myself with a little extra time on my hands (near the end of financial year at work, so they’re keeping everyone’s hours down), and besides stepping up my own writing, I’ve decided to take the opportunity to r… --- ## [Mars, the first and last non-Earth planet we set foot on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mars-the-first-and-last-non-earth-planet-we-set-foot-on/703008)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mars-the-first-and-last-non-earth-planet-we-set-foot-on/703008 "2014-11-03T06:17:34Z")
I have little doubt that we will make a manned landing on Mars at some point. But I think that Mars will not only be the first non-Earth planet that humans ever set foot on…but also the last. The other planets in the So… --- ## [Cruise Control Minimum Speeds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruise-control-minimum-speeds/691021)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruise-control-minimum-speeds/691021 "2014-06-20T09:43:59Z")
Most cars have a minimum speed you must be driving in order to engage cruise control. What is the rationale? Why not allow it to be set at any given speed? --- ## [No Big Toe Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-big-toe-question/570446)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-big-toe-question/570446 "2011-02-07T21:31:03Z")
How difficult would it be to walk/run without a big toe on one foot? Would compensating for its loss eventually cause problems elsewhere on either leg? --- ## [Dr. Phil doesn't really care about kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-phil-doesnt-really-care-about-kids/752241)
**Author:** [@Dingbang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dingbang)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-phil-doesnt-really-care-about-kids/752241 "2016-04-28T17:27:05Z")
I caught the latest episode of Dr. Phil today and I’m outraged at what a scummy fuck he is when it comes to the welfare of kids. Though he’s a television personality and of course shilling for his show, I thought he was … --- ## [Did Everyone Call Aunt Bee, "Aunt Bee" ("Andy Griffith Show")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-everyone-call-aunt-bee-aunt-bee-andy-griffith-show/548009)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-everyone-call-aunt-bee-aunt-bee-andy-griffith-show/548009 "2010-07-28T02:20:00Z")
They’ve been showing this at night and I’ve watched it lately. I noticed Barney, Gomer and others calling her “Aunt Bee.” Obviously she isn’t their aunt so it’s just a name. I also noticed Clara and Floyd call her Bee, … --- ## [Do you believe that George Bush had the country's best interest at heart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-that-george-bush-had-the-countrys-best-interest-at-heart/527608)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2010, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-that-george-bush-had-the-countrys-best-interest-at-heart/527608 "2010-02-06T12:38:25Z")
Inspired by this post and this article. So how about it? Do you think President George Bush was doing what he thought was best for his country, or was he motivated by something else? Was he motivated by strictly perso… --- ## [Narendra Modi, you asshole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narendra-modi-you-asshole/745110)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narendra-modi-you-asshole/745110 "2016-02-10T06:47:04Z")
The Prime minister of India is a worthless dick Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won the 2014 general elections in India in a landslide victory. The BJP … aligned with the extre… --- ## [Has Queen Elizabeth (UK) Ever Missed A Step?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-queen-elizabeth-uk-ever-missed-a-step/610485)
**Author:** [@BeaMyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeaMyra)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-queen-elizabeth-uk-ever-missed-a-step/610485 "2012-01-25T19:41:57Z")
I mean the current QE. And by missed a step, mean really done something to hack the British people off or do something to cause a bad public reaction. And no I don’t count giving birth to Charles :slight\_smile: I am n… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1755&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1757&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)