# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1774&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:** 1775 --- ## [Americans: What's the single most important factor in deciding marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-whats-the-single-most-important-factor-in-deciding-marriage/571933)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-whats-the-single-most-important-factor-in-deciding-marriage/571933 "2011-02-24T20:41:02Z")
I’m doing some work in cultural communication, and this topic came up. If your culture isn’t American, please vote in the “non-american” categories. Thanks. --- ## [I am Pagan.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-pagan/134952)
**Author:** [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2002, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-pagan/134952 "2002-11-09T03:15:05Z")
This one sentence sums up my frustration at the moment. \*\*\*I am Pagan. \*\*\* This one sentence, this one little piece of knowledge in the hands of others means that I have to defend my right to believe what I know in my ow… --- ## [Movie/TV roles you would have sworn were played by somebody else](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-tv-roles-you-would-have-sworn-were-played-by-somebody-else/512784)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-tv-roles-you-would-have-sworn-were-played-by-somebody-else/512784 "2009-10-08T15:00:35Z")
It’s a good thing I don’t make bets on pop culture things I’m absolutely certain of, because I’d lose at least half the time. Not too long ago, for example, I would have sworn that Paul Giamatti’s role in The Illusionist … --- ## [In Which My Daughter Gets Grounded For Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-my-daughter-gets-grounded-for-life/557174)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-my-daughter-gets-grounded-for-life/557174 "2010-10-18T02:16:57Z")
They keep a bin filled with small toys in the classroom at my daughter’s school to be used as rewards. Today, The Littlest Briston comes home proudly showing off the trinket she earned today – a small My Little Pony doll… --- ## [I pit people who think tickling is a psychotic act of dominance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-think-tickling-is-a-psychotic-act-of-dominance/442512)
**Author:** [@Crocodiles\_And\_Boulevards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crocodiles_And_Boulevards)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2008, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-think-tickling-is-a-psychotic-act-of-dominance/442512 "2008-03-28T03:03:11Z")
Inspired by this insipid thread: Where is the outrage over mom 24/7 sex slave - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board Anyway, it really disturbs me that people are so insecure with their bodies and “roles” or whatno… --- ## [Are designer sunglasses really worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-designer-sunglasses-really-worth-it/695848)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-designer-sunglasses-really-worth-it/695848 "2014-08-19T15:52:48Z")
My friend was really excited about showing me his new $200 pair of Ray Bans. Sure, they’re polarized, but so are my $40 Iron Man sunglasses. In fact, his look about the same as mine. I wouldn’t be surprised if they we… --- ## [What can you get the beer.com girl to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-get-the-beer-com-girl-to-do/275175)
**Author:** [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-get-the-beer-com-girl-to-do/275175 "2004-11-19T04:32:38Z")
http://www.virtualbartender.beer.com/beer\_usa.htm Some fun things I’ve found: Dance on bar. Strip. Fight. (Trust me on this – it’s hilarious) Kiss a girl. (duh) And obviously she’ll get beers and pitchers. I’ll sh… --- ## [Gerrymandering: Why did the GOP win the Senate but not the House?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gerrymandering-why-did-the-gop-win-the-senate-but-not-the-house/824191)
**Author:** [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gerrymandering-why-did-the-gop-win-the-senate-but-not-the-house/824191 "2019-03-15T00:25:07Z")
I’ve been hearing it a lot lately. The Republican control of State legislatures in 2010 let them hijack the census and use computers to create hyper-gerrymandered districts to a degree that was never possible before, whi… --- ## [Can you be racist and still be a good person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-be-racist-and-still-be-a-good-person/765077)
**Author:** [@black\_rainbow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rainbow)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-be-racist-and-still-be-a-good-person/765077 "2016-09-10T18:42:33Z")
What do you guys think? --- ## [God, I F\*\*\*ing Hate Coldplay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-i-f-ing-hate-coldplay/484986)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-i-f-ing-hate-coldplay/484986 "2009-02-15T13:51:32Z")
Chris Martin, take your skinny British ass and get the fuck off of my TV. Yeah, I know, I could just turn the TV off, but then I wouldn’t get to rant like this, now would I? No offense to my British friends. --- ## [Well, at least I know Rush is on drugs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-at-least-i-know-rush-is-on-drugs/471929)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2008, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-at-least-i-know-rush-is-on-drugs/471929 "2008-11-19T03:38:55Z")
Which would explain his disconnection from reality. I mean that’s what it is, right? No one could knowingly, consciously, and with full awareness and acceptance choose to be so full to the brim, no, overflowing with s… --- ## [Why isn't hockey heavily discussed in America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-hockey-heavily-discussed-in-america/843009)
**Author:** [@Yankees\_1996\_Champs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yankees_1996_Champs)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-hockey-heavily-discussed-in-america/843009 "2019-11-11T22:45:55Z")
I know it is a Canadian/Europeanized sport. But why isn’t hockey heavily discussed in America? Even in the New York metropolitan area, you don’t hear much Rangers/Devils/Islanders/Flyers enthusiasm like the Knicks/NY G… --- ## [Celsius vs. Centigrade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celsius-vs-centigrade/142559)
**Author:** [@ian5277](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ian5277)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celsius-vs-centigrade/142559 "2015-07-02T16:43:51Z")
I’m assuming this was officially changed somewhere down the line since all of the old farts say Centigrade and us younger, cooler people say Celsius. Anyone know why? When? --- ## [Why does anyone use Vi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-anyone-use-vi/596765)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-anyone-use-vi/596765 "2011-09-20T01:56:17Z")
I guess it was good back in 1982 but there are so many better editors now like emacs. Yes, I know it’s always on linux/unix but it’s not like other editors are hard to get or cost money. --- ## [Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princess-leias-stolen-death-star-plans/785744)
**Author:** [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princess-leias-stolen-death-star-plans/785744 "2017-06-06T22:40:22Z")
Someone has set Star Wars to the music of the Beatle’s Sgt Pepper album. And did a damn fine job of it. I discovered this just in time to share for May the Fourth. --- ## [What ever happened to that guy....?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-that-guy/584225)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ever-happened-to-that-guy/584225 "2011-06-10T22:44:42Z")
That guy that everyone was talking about a while back? You know the guy I’m talking about, right? He did something, I think, or he said something? What ever happened to him? --- ## ["I'm not racist, I watch a lot of black porn!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-racist-i-watch-a-lot-of-black-porn/695588)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-racist-i-watch-a-lot-of-black-porn/695588 "2014-08-16T18:22:11Z")
What factors do use to decide if someone is racist? --- ## [First major songs with swearing in the lyrics \[new title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-major-songs-with-swearing-in-the-lyrics-new-title/173642)
**Author:** [@tsukaesugi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tsukaesugi)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2003, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-major-songs-with-swearing-in-the-lyrics-new-title/173642 "2003-07-15T03:04:37Z")
This is my first question on this board so please be easy on me if I did something wrong (actually I sent an e-mail to Cecil first, but was referred to this BB). Anyway… The other day on the cable radio service at my s… --- ## ["These white supremacists make some good points." -The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-white-supremacists-make-some-good-points-the-other-waldo-pepper/940307)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-white-supremacists-make-some-good-points-the-other-waldo-pepper/940307 "2021-04-23T16:07:45Z")
Everyone: That leaked America First Caucus document is super fucking racist. @The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper: He goes on to make at least 70 posts over the course of the weekend defending this racist screed. This includes mo… --- ## [Well I never! Rules for living...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-never-rules-for-living/208392)
**Author:** [@Tir\_Tinuviel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tir_Tinuviel)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2003, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-never-rules-for-living/208392 "2003-10-24T15:26:43Z")
1. Never pass a pub with your name on it. 2. Never go commando wearing a loose frock in a strong breeze. 3. Never wear a tie that could panic a cat. 4. Never… --- ## ["24" Season 2, Episode 23 - 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-2-episode-23-6-00-a-m-7-00-a-m-spoilers/174844)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2003, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-season-2-episode-23-6-00-a-m-7-00-a-m-spoilers/174844 "2003-05-17T03:56:37Z")
24, Season 2 Episode 23 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Spoilers ahead! Previous episodes discussed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 This thread is presented as a service of the 24 Club. --- ## [Playboy to Cease Publication](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playboy-to-cease-publication/849778)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playboy-to-cease-publication/849778 "2020-03-24T01:24:12Z")
Playboy is taking a break for the whole virus thing. Give the world of print media, nobody expects it to ever come back. Still, I bet the brand is worth a bundle with is vast library and of course the air freshener mark… --- ## [Why does commercial music radio suck so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-commercial-music-radio-suck-so-bad/98308)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-commercial-music-radio-suck-so-bad/98308 "2016-02-25T14:40:12Z")
Why does commercial radio suck so bad? I’m in a medium sized radio market on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It’s always the same songs over and over again hammered to death in strictly defined “genere” cohorts. Countr… --- ## [People who are going to hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-are-going-to-hell/258239)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2004, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-are-going-to-hell/258239 "2004-08-09T19:54:08Z")
People who pick their cell phone rings on a mode of public transportation. Yes, bitch on the 78 Montrose bus this evening, I am talking to you. Was it really, really, REALLY necessary to run through all of your cell … --- ## [What's the cheapest thing you can buy one million of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-cheapest-thing-you-can-buy-one-million-of/989316)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-cheapest-thing-you-can-buy-one-million-of/989316 "2023-09-26T14:42:45Z")
It must be something you would have to order an exact amount of. Sand or sugar would not count. --- ## [Is the Los Angeles County Metro RACIST by agreeing to raise fares on those that need it most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-los-angeles-county-metro-racist-by-agreeing-to-raise-fares-on-those-that-need-it-most/695846)
**Author:** [@la\_fille\_intellectuelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/la_fille_intellectuelle)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-los-angeles-county-metro-racist-by-agreeing-to-raise-fares-on-those-that-need-it-most/695846 "2014-08-22T06:20:15Z")
This issue has actually bothered me ever since I found out by accident 1 month ago that they ALREADY passed this measure.When I say “measure” I meant to say ROBBERY because by raising the monthly pass from $75 to $100 th… --- ## [FlashForward 10/8/09 "137 Sekunden"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashforward-10-8-09-137-sekunden/513078)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2010, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashforward-10-8-09-137-sekunden/513078 "2010-03-09T22:23:01Z")
Starting a new thread for tonight’s episode. Open spoilers for episode as it airs. Spoiler box anything from future episodes, next week’s preview, or the book. Episode teaser: --- ## [How would a Palin presidency be worse/better than the Bush one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-palin-presidency-be-worse-better-than-the-bush-one/572648)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-palin-presidency-be-worse-better-than-the-bush-one/572648 "2011-03-02T01:03:24Z")
Ok, nightmare scenario - it’s 2012, and Palin is elected, under the campaign slogan “You betcha!”. We know she has presidential aspirations and has popular support in some quarters, so don’t fight the hypothetical - Bush… --- ## [Blizzard Corp. caves to stupid people.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-corp-caves-to-stupid-people/312559)
**Author:** [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2005, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-corp-caves-to-stupid-people/312559 "2005-07-19T03:34:31Z")
In the most recent patch to the game, World of Warcraft, a stealth change was slipped in with all the other publicly announced changes. In this game, you can find or buy non-combat pets that follow your character around.… --- ## [I'm going to be up all night now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-up-all-night-now/275017)
**Author:** [@Mdm.President](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdm.President)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2004, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-up-all-night-now/275017 "2004-11-16T13:14:58Z")
Do I start a candle light vigil? Do I start working on a pit for jerking us around? I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I have the opportunity to do the latter. Either way, I’m not getting any sl… --- ## [All humans vanish. How many other species die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-humans-vanish-how-many-other-species-die/715924)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-humans-vanish-how-many-other-species-die/715924 "2015-03-26T02:12:07Z")
I See subject. Not necessarily on an evolutionary scale, although humans-as-stepped-on-butterfly is interesting too. I’m primarily thinking fauna; I suppose there are biota galore that exit when we do. I started thinki… --- ## [Ugly brothers photo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-brothers-photo/229994)
**Author:** [@SentientMeat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SentientMeat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2004, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-brothers-photo/229994 "2004-02-19T19:42:22Z")
I remember a photo from a couple of years ago of two brothers. Suffice it to say that they had a very distinctive appearance, both having prominent ears and very high, almost conical heads. They were wearing white short-… --- ## [42/100 of America beieves we are in End Times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/42-100-of-america-beieves-we-are-in-end-times/377035)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2006, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/42-100-of-america-beieves-we-are-in-end-times/377035 "2006-10-26T14:30:45Z")
That’s the figure I got today on the Glenn Beck Show. Plus an End Times author invited to speak before Washington lawmakers. I’m comfortable with American dopers, but are the rest of you nuts ? Now I’m getting really ,… --- ## [What's the best song off of "A Hard Day's Night"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-song-off-of-a-hard-days-night/553347)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-song-off-of-a-hard-days-night/553347 "2010-10-18T18:37:22Z")
Previous polls (still active): Please Please Me and With the Beatles. There can be only one–which would you choose? --- ## [Liberals: Is "teabagger" an insult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberals-is-teabagger-an-insult/592620)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberals-is-teabagger-an-insult/592620 "2011-08-16T19:32:27Z")
Okey-dokey. As requested in this thread (and by private messages, too), I hereby present the liberal equivalent to my other poll. The mirror image of that poll’s rules apply here: I want to hear from liberals. Conservat… --- ## [What do you like in your crêpes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-in-your-crepes/533188)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-in-your-crepes/533188 "2011-10-03T18:30:26Z")
I just had to go an mention crêpes (in another thread)! :rolleyes: Yeah, then I made some\*. I like crab in a white sauce in my crêpes. That’s my favourite. Too bad I don’t have any crab. So instead, I had a crêpe s… --- ## [From e3 with love (E3 conference stuff!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-e3-with-love-e3-conference-stuff/660675)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-e3-with-love-e3-conference-stuff/660675 "2013-06-20T23:57:27Z")
I’m watching the conferences as right now. Started with the Ubi, will finish the MS next and I think Sony is later tonight, right? My impressions so far: From Ubi - The crew - looks like a fun open world racing game! … --- ## [What sort of food stuffs should I donate to the poor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-food-stuffs-should-i-donate-to-the-poor/517550)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-food-stuffs-should-i-donate-to-the-poor/517550 "2009-11-23T22:06:04Z")
I always donate cans, but last year I had sort of an epiphany. A can of soup will feed one person for one meal, maybe two. It seemed kind of pointless. So last year, I donated things like flour, sugar, and salt. I fi… --- ## [Why do softdrinks taste so bad once they go flat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-softdrinks-taste-so-bad-once-they-go-flat/245378)
**Author:** [@Voluble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voluble)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2004, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-softdrinks-taste-so-bad-once-they-go-flat/245378 "2004-05-18T05:51:41Z")
Does the carbon dioxide really have a flavor or does it just effect the way the flavor reacts with your taste buds? It doesn’t seem like any of the ingredients responsible for the flavor would be changed just because th… --- ## ["Selling Out" - Learn what it means and use the term properly, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-out-learn-what-it-means-and-use-the-term-properly-please/180162)
**Author:** [@Faerie\_Nuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faerie_Nuff)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-out-learn-what-it-means-and-use-the-term-properly-please/180162 "2011-06-07T19:14:37Z")
To every pretentious know-it-all (this isn’t aimed at anyone here) who keeps talking about which musicians have “sold out”, at least learn what that means before you talk. Just because a formerly obscure band suddenly f… --- ## [Records played backwards... satanic messages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/records-played-backwards-satanic-messages/93933)
**Author:** [@Ice\_Lord\_Ssarl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Lord_Ssarl)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2003, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/records-played-backwards-satanic-messages/93933 "2003-12-01T15:30:03Z")
I’ve heard this old cliche many times dating back to the vinyl era, when there was supposedly a rumour (maybe even a true one) of a song which when played backwards contained evil, satanic messages. Which song did this o… --- ## [Is "winningest" a real word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-winningest-a-real-word/610662)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-winningest-a-real-word/610662 "2012-01-30T02:36:03Z")
The other day, on the front page of the LA Times, an article about the death of american college football coach Joe Paterno used the word “winingest”. That word has always grated on me. Hence the poll. Needless to say, I… --- ## [Favorite NFL Team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nfl-team/512020)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-nfl-team/512020 "2009-10-04T14:17:50Z")
Go rams! --- ## [What were the technological breakthroughs that enabled the rise of tablet computers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-technological-breakthroughs-that-enabled-the-rise-of-tablet-computers/612094)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-technological-breakthroughs-that-enabled-the-rise-of-tablet-computers/612094 "2012-02-08T15:14:52Z")
Tablets have been around for awhile, but have obviously taken off with the Ipad and other similar devices. My question is…what happened? I know Apple made a really good one, but what were the major breakthroughs that ha… --- ## [Which state is the least in play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-state-is-the-least-in-play/633950)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-state-is-the-least-in-play/633950 "2012-09-08T07:12:29Z")
I’m calling Utah. It’s a solid Republican state and the Mormons there are having their first chance to vote for one of their own. I’m predicting Romney hits at least 70%. --- ## [What Comes After Volume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-volume/557079)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-volume/557079 "2010-10-17T22:01:56Z")
Follow my logic. A point has no dimension. A line only has length. I don’t know if it applies to this. But I know the circumference of a circle is 2πr. Next comes area. The area of a circle, is πr^2. Then next comes volu… --- ## [Long lost love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lost-love/634587)
**Author:** [@ishahid72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ishahid72)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lost-love/634587 "2012-09-19T06:09:53Z")
Hi, I hope some one with experience and maturity can help me out in my decision. for 22 years ago while in highschool, a girl fell in love with me. She really loved my. She intiated the contact and tald about her love … --- ## [There Are No Atheists On This Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-no-atheists-on-this-board/293925)
**Author:** [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2005, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-no-atheists-on-this-board/293925 "2005-03-12T16:45:58Z")
…and I can prove it! Let me start by laying some background. The majority of Christians worldwide are members of Catholic, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches, all of which tend to focus, not… --- ## [Evidence that students cheating on tests graded on a curve is stoopid.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-that-students-cheating-on-tests-graded-on-a-curve-is-stoopid/362176)
**Author:** [@Tomcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tomcat)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2006, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evidence-that-students-cheating-on-tests-graded-on-a-curve-is-stoopid/362176 "2006-06-29T12:07:44Z")
I’m looking for more evidence to back up what I see as a pretty clear thing: if one student cheats on a test that is graded on a curve, they are only hurting the other students. (just in case grading on a curve is not th… --- ## [Most obscure American city for its size](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscure-american-city-for-its-size/644203)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscure-american-city-for-its-size/644203 "2012-12-17T18:47:58Z")
The thread about the most obscure country for its size got me thinking about a thread from a few years ago on a message board I run, about the most obscure American cities for their size; pleases that have a much lower s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1773&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1775&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)