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**Author:** [@alnewman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alnewman)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-more-thoughtfull-than-men/646694 "2013-01-16T19:43:51Z")
Women tend to be more emotional then men in my experience (not putting a value on that… simply stating an hypothesis), but are women as a whole more thought full then men? --- ## [Oh for FFS Republicans! Why don't you go home and put your big boy pants on?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-for-ffs-republicans-why-dont-you-go-home-and-put-your-big-boy-pants-on/645723)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-for-ffs-republicans-why-dont-you-go-home-and-put-your-big-boy-pants-on/645723 "2013-01-03T18:16:09Z")
Oh you poor Repubs! The President is calling you on your BS and now you want to cry about it. \[QUOTE=Huffpo\] In the process, the president irked several Republican aides, who suggested that the entire fiscal cliff deal… --- ## [Rock stars who avoid alcohol/drugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-avoid-alcohol-drugs/393891)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2007, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-avoid-alcohol-drugs/393891 "2007-02-27T21:22:19Z")
Inspired by the recent “Rock’n’Rollers who never screwed groupies” thread, I would like to make a similar query : What rock stars have avoided alcohol and/or drugs? --- ## [Why do many homeless people wear heavy clothes in summer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-many-homeless-people-wear-heavy-clothes-in-summer/123271)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2002, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-many-homeless-people-wear-heavy-clothes-in-summer/123271 "2002-08-11T16:51:04Z")
I live in the DC area, where there are lots of homeless folks, and I’ve noticed something curious. Many of them wear heavy winter clothes in the middle of summer; I’m talking down parkas, etc. I think that would have to … --- ## [Comic Book Retcons That Were Ignored](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-retcons-that-were-ignored/295541)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2005, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-retcons-that-were-ignored/295541 "2005-03-24T13:23:39Z")
You know, where an author (usually John Byrne :wink: ) decides that they’re going to “fix” a character–and then everyone ignores the fix. Not ‘undoes’ the fix–that shows that there’s at least a modicum of respect for the… --- ## [How much control does one have when spinning the Wheel of Fortune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-control-does-one-have-when-spinning-the-wheel-of-fortune/434603)
**Author:** [@WarmNPrickly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WarmNPrickly)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2008, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-control-does-one-have-when-spinning-the-wheel-of-fortune/434603 "2008-01-24T05:24:32Z")
I never get to see the whole spin. They usually only show the last bit of the spin. Does the wheel even take a full revolution before it settles. What do they tell the contestants about spinning the wheel before the s… --- ## [Noisy Sex Woman Loses Her Appeal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noisy-sex-woman-loses-her-appeal/517404)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noisy-sex-woman-loses-her-appeal/517404 "2009-11-16T15:13:38Z")
Her court appeal, that is. Judging from her photo, not sure she ever had any other type. Story here. Excerpts: \*\*"A woman who was banned from making loud noises during sex has lost an appeal against her conviction. “Ne… --- ## [Women with little girl voices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-little-girl-voices/966182)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-little-girl-voices/966182 "2022-06-27T06:13:24Z")
Hearing an interview on NPR brought this topic to mind. The woman is a professional something or other, and sounded as though she were 14. I have worked with women who spoke in the same way, like a girl. A high, light vo… --- ## [Gambling proposition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gambling-proposition/714430)
**Author:** [@Donnerwetter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donnerwetter)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gambling-proposition/714430 "2015-03-12T08:36:02Z")
This is a (hypothetical) question for those of you who are usually not into gambling. Let’s say somebody made the following proposition: There will be a coin toss. Your stake is $100. If head comes up, you lose your $100… --- ## [Red Jalapenos Are Hot!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-jalapenos-are-hot/599211)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-jalapenos-are-hot/599211 "2011-10-13T14:03:08Z")
Last spring, I planted a few jalapeno pepper plants. Not sure of what variety, but the green ones are fairly mild. I let many of them ripen…and jsut sliced open a deep-red one-WOW! Like liquid fire! Is that why all the … --- ## ["Pentecostalism is the last step before no religion": True? If so, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentecostalism-is-the-last-step-before-no-religion-true-if-so-why/688008)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2014, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentecostalism-is-the-last-step-before-no-religion-true-if-so-why/688008 "2014-05-12T15:57:30Z")
I was listening to a radio program this afternoon where a professor of theology was discussing new stats that say that many Hispanics in the US (it might have been specifically people of Mexican descent) are turning away… --- ## [Three Stooges question: Press, Press, Pull! From where do they got the press buttons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-stooges-question-press-press-pull-from-where-do-they-got-the-press-buttons/465239)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2008, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-stooges-question-press-press-pull-from-where-do-they-got-the-press-buttons/465239 "2008-09-26T13:34:20Z")
In the episode of “Three Little Beers” (Video) the Stooges need to get into a golf tournament, at the entrance to the golf club they are informed that only members of the Press are admitted, so they go into the Gentleman… --- ## [What percentage of lawyers do Zero Pro Bono work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-lawyers-do-zero-pro-bono-work/556742)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-lawyers-do-zero-pro-bono-work/556742 "2010-10-13T16:01:24Z")
Inspired by this enormously massive thread. Is there any data available on what percentage of lawyers that report doing “0” hours of Pro Bono work in any given year? Even better, is there a way to figure out how many la… --- ## [Classical music that rocks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classical-music-that-rocks/138835)
**Author:** [@Jonno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonno)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2003, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classical-music-that-rocks/138835 "2003-03-05T04:43:28Z")
Inspired by this thread. For those of you more knowledgeable about the classical genre, I’m looking for those selections that just have to be listened to with the volume turned all the way to 11. Thanks in advance, I kn… --- ## [Pitting the bitch who didn't give two weeks notice!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-bitch-who-didnt-give-two-weeks-notice/225598)
**Author:** [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2004, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-bitch-who-didnt-give-two-weeks-notice/225598 "2004-01-26T22:37:00Z")
Don’t these people realize that it fucks EVERYONE over?? One of my co-workers walked out after her shift while informing me that she was not going to come back. Ever. So now I will probably lose my day off tomorrow. She … --- ## [Did St Paul meet Jesus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-st-paul-meet-jesus/194697)
**Author:** [@I\_Know\_Nothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Know_Nothing)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2003, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-st-paul-meet-jesus/194697 "2003-08-21T03:17:20Z")
I have always assumed that, as an apostle, Paul personally knew Jesus, but Michael H. Hart in his book The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History claims that it was doubtful they ever met. Is this con… --- ## [What odd things do you enjoy smelling or tasting or doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-odd-things-do-you-enjoy-smelling-or-tasting-or-doing/550441)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-odd-things-do-you-enjoy-smelling-or-tasting-or-doing/550441 "2010-08-23T12:22:21Z")
What kinds of things do you love to smell, taste or do that you know most others would probably find gross or odd? I think of this as akin to popping a really big, deep zit. You know it’s supposed to be gross and that i… --- ## [TV shows they NEVER repeat anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-they-never-repeat-anymore/439759)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-they-never-repeat-anymore/439759 "2008-03-06T06:31:22Z")
(Antonymic Thread) For example, I’d love to see reruns of Beauty and the Beast, Magnum PI, The Equalizer, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, or even Night Court, but it seems once a show sufficiently passes out of the public co… --- ## [Meaning of the word "troop"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-the-word-troop/539424)
**Author:** [@lukejazz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lukejazz)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2010, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-the-word-troop/539424 "2010-05-20T09:51:31Z")
When I was younger, I always took the word “troop” to be a group of some sort, like soldiers, actors, scouts, etc. but currently on television, I notice the word apparently is now being used as singular. As in one soldie… --- ## [American Idol - 2/12 & 2/13 - Welcome to Hollywood!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-2-12-2-13-welcome-to-hollywood/437331)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-2-12-2-13-welcome-to-hollywood/437331 "2008-02-14T18:39:21Z")
I didn’t see a thread so I thought I’d start one. It’s only gets better from here! Hopefully we’ll get to see some good ones they haven’t shown us yet. I’m pulling for my hometown girl Kady Malloy… :: squee!! :: --- ## [The 1950's Were Better! (than today)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-1950s-were-better-than-today/17881)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2000, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-1950s-were-better-than-today/17881 "2000-04-04T21:17:00Z")
In viewing the movies of the 1950’s, you can learn a lot about life in the USA-“then” vs “now”. One thing I’ve noticed: America was a lot cleaner then-people didn’t throw their trash around the way they do now (of course… --- ## [What's the biggest steepest (interstate) hill in the whole USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-biggest-steepest-interstate-hill-in-the-whole-usa/320148)
**Author:** [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2005, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-biggest-steepest-interstate-hill-in-the-whole-usa/320148 "2005-09-07T07:46:53Z")
This thread got me wondering about hills on the intersate. There’s that long steep grade coming into Salt Lake City on 80 from the east, 10 or 15? into LA, and some of the mountain crossings on 90 in Pennsylvania are no… --- ## [What's the specific procedure for anti-gay therapy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-specific-procedure-for-anti-gay-therapy/465098)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-specific-procedure-for-anti-gay-therapy/465098 "2008-09-26T16:23:33Z")
I see anti-gay therapy / sexual orientation therapies being promoted by some conservative religious groups to turn homosexual people back to heterosexuals, but I can’t find anything that describes the specific procedur… --- ## [Spain issues arrest warrant for 3 US soldiers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spain-issues-arrest-warrant-for-3-us-soldiers/327028)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2005, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spain-issues-arrest-warrant-for-3-us-soldiers/327028 "2005-10-22T06:10:53Z")
Spanish judge issues arrest warrants for 3 U.S. soldiers Um…thoughts? -XT --- ## [A good pun is its own reword](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-good-pun-is-its-own-reword/482239)
**Author:** [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2010, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-good-pun-is-its-own-reword/482239 "2010-01-08T05:45:55Z")
O.K. so puns make everyone groan, (see title for a shining example). but nevertheless, sometimes there’s a certain satisfaction in a particularly good pun. Post puns, (either your own or one you’ve heard, ideally exampl… --- ## [Inventive cursing-- both clean and dirty.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventive-cursing-both-clean-and-dirty/306545)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2005, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventive-cursing-both-clean-and-dirty/306545 "2005-06-08T19:29:22Z")
I have a friend with a dirty, dirty mouth. Listening to her has inspired me to try and curb my own, somewhat soiled tongue. So now, when I bang my knee on my desk drawer I shout, “Son of a Happy Meal!” I also say “What t… --- ## [Why so bitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-bitter/184383)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2003, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-bitter/184383 "2003-07-11T12:59:44Z")
Yes, I’m talking to you. --- ## [Am I the only one who can't eat shellfish because it looks to much like insects?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-eat-shellfish-because-it-looks-to-much-like-insects/780613)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cant-eat-shellfish-because-it-looks-to-much-like-insects/780613 "2017-02-26T18:58:45Z")
Everyone it seems loves shellfish. Lobster, shrimp, langoustines, etc but I can’t eat them because they look too much like bugs. Examples: Scorpion & langoustine lawn bugs & seafood delicacy. I’m an adventurous eater… --- ## [Is Eskimo pussy really all that cold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-eskimo-pussy-really-all-that-cold/473045)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2008, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-eskimo-pussy-really-all-that-cold/473045 "2008-11-16T23:55:53Z")
I mean really. --- ## ["Sent From My iPhone"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sent-from-my-iphone/645955)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sent-from-my-iphone/645955 "2013-01-12T07:43:13Z")
…and I had to let you know because i am iNnoying. --- ## [Do employers send out rejection letters to jobseekers anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-employers-send-out-rejection-letters-to-jobseekers-anymore/460559)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2008, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-employers-send-out-rejection-letters-to-jobseekers-anymore/460559 "2008-08-21T10:49:37Z")
Five years ago, when I ws last looking for a job, I would receive polite “FU” letters from employers where I didn’t make the cut. You know “Thanks for applying, we received applicants from many well-qualified candidates… --- ## [Brits: Guy Fawkes Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brits-guy-fawkes-day/639958)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brits-guy-fawkes-day/639958 "2012-11-07T15:32:29Z")
I guess you drink, blow stuff up - sort of like the 4th of July in the US, I guess. What are you celebrating? That Fawkes was caught and horrendously tortured? Or, is he an anti-hero or martyr type? --- ## [Stupid directions from Google Maps.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-directions-from-google-maps/597644)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-directions-from-google-maps/597644 "2011-09-30T13:57:13Z")
So I wanted to see how many miles it was to drive to Muskegon, Michigan from Milwaukee and Google Maps tells me to take a boat across Lake Michigan and even has a line across the lake for the route. :rolleyes: So why th… --- ## [Some of my Facebook friends are creeping me out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-my-facebook-friends-are-creeping-me-out/589497)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-my-facebook-friends-are-creeping-me-out/589497 "2011-07-21T03:06:04Z")
“What’s new?” you’re probably thinking. I know, \* I know.\* Fortunately enough for me, I was in Fiji on the beach when the whole Casey Anthony verdict was read and, as such, my only exposure to the craziness of some was … --- ## [Is there a word for 2 different non-human animal species having sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-2-different-non-human-animal-species-having-sex/520634)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2009, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-word-for-2-different-non-human-animal-species-having-sex/520634 "2009-12-10T23:46:30Z")
This question is inspired by this thread about \*Family Guy \*over in CS. If a human has sex with a dog, that, of course, is known as bestiality. But say a bear has sex with a dog, or an otter with an iguana… What’s tha… --- ## [Why do some dogs tilt their heads looking at you while waiting for a response or command?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-dogs-tilt-their-heads-looking-at-you-while-waiting-for-a-response-or-command/643993)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-dogs-tilt-their-heads-looking-at-you-while-waiting-for-a-response-or-command/643993 "2014-12-21T18:14:14Z")
See subject. Is it learned? For comparison, somewhere I read that dogs learn to pay more attention to the left side of your face–something to do with we’re more expressive there. I also say “some” because stupid dogs (a… --- ## [The fate of humanity is in your hands, what do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fate-of-humanity-is-in-your-hands-what-do-you-do/608467)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fate-of-humanity-is-in-your-hands-what-do-you-do/608467 "2012-01-10T04:14:08Z")
Due to Act of Plot you have been granted nigh-omnipotence with the fate of Earth and/or humanity placed in your capable hands (or whatever it is posthuman weakly godlike entities have). Assume that while your personality… --- ## [If I Just Must, I'll Start The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-just-must-ill-start-the-mmp/968138)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 293\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-just-must-ill-start-the-mmp/968138 "2022-07-25T03:33:06Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 72 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 89 and mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, or not. The big item on today’s agenda is men’s night over to the church … --- ## [Do I need my birth certificate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-my-birth-certificate/659985)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-my-birth-certificate/659985 "2013-06-18T22:06:36Z")
I don’t have a copy of my birth certificate. I have a scan of a copy, but I suspect that isn’t valid for anything. Do I actually need a certified birth certificate for anything? I already have a driver’s license, a pass… --- ## [Latin in Catholic services--making a comeback?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latin-in-catholic-services-making-a-comeback/826958)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latin-in-catholic-services-making-a-comeback/826958 "2019-01-14T02:02:31Z")
My home Catholic church has been doing the “Lamb of God” prayer in Latin often in the last few months. Other Catholic churches I’ve been to recently have done either the “Holy Holy” or “Gloria” prayers in Latin–while th… --- ## [Butt implants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butt-implants/655337)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butt-implants/655337 "2013-04-13T22:23:48Z")
Last night my wife showed me that viral youtube video where a woman who got a butt implant who is able to rotate the implants 360 degrees inside her butt :eek: . I know there’s rumors Kim Kardashian got butt implants too… --- ## [Piers Morgan to lose his CNN show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piers-morgan-to-lose-his-cnn-show/682077)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piers-morgan-to-lose-his-cnn-show/682077 "2014-02-26T18:13:38Z")
Here’s the story. About time too. I’m English but even I used to cringe when I heard this guy constantly lecturing Americans about their gun laws. He always came across as an arrogant blowhard. I’m delighted CNN have f… --- ## [So what is astringent/toner good for, anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-astringent-toner-good-for-anyway/531152)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-astringent-toner-good-for-anyway/531152 "2010-03-13T03:26:27Z")
I’ve used astringent for my face because I have oily skin, but the skinny on that seems to be my face will overcompensate for the dryness, and make my skin even more oily. That is the exact opposite of the goal. If your … --- ## [Why are there no low tar, high nicotine cigarettes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-no-low-tar-high-nicotine-cigarettes/514557)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-no-low-tar-high-nicotine-cigarettes/514557 "2009-10-23T23:01:37Z")
Note: nothing in this thread should be interpreted as medical or legal advice, or a representation of facts based on which any person should take an action that could lead to a loss. Smoking’s bad, mmkay, you shouldn’t … --- ## [Why No Cola Flavoured Mix Drinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cola-flavoured-mix-drinks/468501)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-cola-flavoured-mix-drinks/468501 "2023-09-22T12:41:14Z")
I must say I love those Hawaiian Punch and Wylers drink mixes you add a packet to bottled water and shake. I was just wondering why they don’t make Cola flavoured drinks like that? Other than there is no market is there… --- ## [BEST best friends in literature (open spoilers likely)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-best-friends-in-literature-open-spoilers-likely/500074)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-best-friends-in-literature-open-spoilers-likely/500074 "2009-06-20T04:46:25Z")
Inspired, to no one’s surprise, by this thread. In my first post in the other thread I mentioned Tradd from The Lords of Discipline. I start this spin-off by mentioning another character from that novel: Mark Santoro. … --- ## [Has anyone in your family disappeared? On purpose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-in-your-family-disappeared-on-purpose/525958)
**Author:** [@Not\_a\_Platypus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_a_Platypus)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-in-your-family-disappeared-on-purpose/525958 "2010-01-25T03:00:17Z")
I don’t dwell on my brother much anymore, but this week has reminded me of him a lot. Co-workers were talking about some guy with a double life who disappeared from one of his families, and the next day an aunt that foun… --- ## [The worst pun you've ever heard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-pun-youve-ever-heard/168312)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2003, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-pun-youve-ever-heard/168312 "2003-04-26T16:12:36Z")
Back during my freshman year in high school, I was with a group of three other boys doing a project on stem cell research. We were competing for the highest grade with a few other groups. We ended up losing. I asked myse… --- ## [Looking for Recent Post-Apocalyptic Book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-recent-post-apocalyptic-book/521760)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-recent-post-apocalyptic-book/521760 "2009-12-22T16:28:30Z")
and my google-fu is very weak, since I can’t remember either the author OR the title. The author was on a talk show last year, so I know it’s very recent, but I am having no luck finding it. It wasn’t “The Road” - that’s… --- ## [Best Fries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fries/571503)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fries/571503 "2011-02-17T00:40:08Z")
There were a bunch of fast-food polls on here a couple months ago, but a search didn’t find a thread asking simply about the quality of the fries. My vote goes to Checkers, simply because they’re the only fries I can ea… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1763&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1765&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)