# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1810&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:** 1811 --- ## [\[When did people first connect sex and\] reproduction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-people-first-connect-sex-and-reproduction/851435)
**Author:** [@Dana\_Scully](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dana_Scully)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-people-first-connect-sex-and-reproduction/851435 "2020-04-14T15:47:22Z")
when did humanity figure out that sex caused babies? --- ## [Being a question about Tony Soprano's shirts & Opinions of TV show fashions in general](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-a-question-about-tony-sopranos-shirts-opinions-of-tv-show-fashions-in-general/670790)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-a-question-about-tony-sopranos-shirts-opinions-of-tv-show-fashions-in-general/670790 "2013-10-14T17:52:13Z")
I love the shirts that Hank Schrader wore on several episodes of BREAKING BAD: they’re colorful and drape well for a guy with a paunch. Example 1 Example 2 Tony Soprano and Charlie Harper from Two and a Half Men wore … --- ## [What is the reason for baby teeth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-reason-for-baby-teeth/554297)
**Author:** [@KlondikeGeoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KlondikeGeoff)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-reason-for-baby-teeth/554297 "2010-10-03T20:49:48Z")
I searched for “baby teeth” and got a vast number of threads, none of which seemed to have any relevancy to the subject. Anyhow, what is the reason humans and some animals have baby teeth, which eventually have to be re… --- ## [When I have a cold, and I blow my nose...Why does snot bubble out the corner of my ey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-have-a-cold-and-i-blow-my-nose-why-does-snot-bubble-out-the-corner-of-my-ey/3913)
**Author:** [@kellibelli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kellibelli)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 1999, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-have-a-cold-and-i-blow-my-nose-why-does-snot-bubble-out-the-corner-of-my-ey/3913 "1999-10-15T12:34:00Z")
This has happened to me for years…and its friggin gross. I blow the nose, and either hold the corner of my eye shut, or mop up the snot afterwards. Can anyone explain this to me? This is my 1000th post, and I saved th… --- ## [Michael A. White nd the White Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-a-white-nd-the-white-party/586930)
**Author:** [@chiefwhitesr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiefwhitesr)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-a-white-nd-the-white-party/586930 "2011-07-05T17:23:36Z")
Now opening discussion on my new party. Please ask anything you like. Sincerely, Chief Michael A. White Sr/ --- ## [Upping the ante on Kinkade horror](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-the-ante-on-kinkade-horror/399523)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2007, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upping-the-ante-on-kinkade-horror/399523 "2007-04-14T18:55:14Z")
I just had to share. I got an ad for this monstrosity in the mail, and it’s so jaw-droppingly tacky and awful, I can’t keep it to myself. And yes, if someone finds this kind of thing beautiful and inspiring, they have … --- ## [Car Dopers - Can you ID the Car in this Old Photograph?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-dopers-can-you-id-the-car-in-this-old-photograph/742286)
**Author:** [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-dopers-can-you-id-the-car-in-this-old-photograph/742286 "2016-01-13T18:54:33Z")
There is part of the model or make name on the right, but I keep striking out. Bonus gratitude from me if you can tell me the model year. --- ## [Do you like Halloween?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-halloween/554502)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-halloween/554502 "2010-09-26T03:11:31Z")
I don’t like dressing up for Halloween. I’m an adult, not a kid. I don’t want to dress up for work. I’m glad that other people enjoy it. I don’t piss on their fun, I don’t demand that no one celebrate the holiday, I just… --- ## [lawdopers: can blackacre vest in a zombie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawdopers-can-blackacre-vest-in-a-zombie/403194)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2007, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawdopers-can-blackacre-vest-in-a-zombie/403194 "2007-05-11T00:21:28Z")
Okay - so, say Orson conveys Blackacre to Alice for life, then to Alice’s children who reach the age of 21. At the time of the conveyance, Alice has two children, Bob and Chris. Alice is bitten by a zombie, becomes zombi… --- ## [Smoking BBQ brisket in propane grill - will this work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoking-bbq-brisket-in-propane-grill-will-this-work/628725)
**Author:** [@Shmendrik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shmendrik)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoking-bbq-brisket-in-propane-grill-will-this-work/628725 "2012-07-20T11:50:51Z")
Based on info I’ve googled, I’m planning to using my ordinary 2 burner propane grill to smoke a brisket. I’m going to put a box of soaked wood chips on one of the burners and turn that on one to the lowest setting, kee… --- ## [Stuff adults told you as a kid that you believed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-adults-told-you-as-a-kid-that-you-believed/556796)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-adults-told-you-as-a-kid-that-you-believed/556796 "2010-10-15T03:58:15Z")
In my elementary school P.E. class, we played a game that involved throwing around and catching some rubber balls, with a big red ball that the teacher would roll at us and told us never to touch because it was “poisoned… --- ## [The Thirty Best Anti-Westboro Baptist Church Signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thirty-best-anti-westboro-baptist-church-signs/574922)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thirty-best-anti-westboro-baptist-church-signs/574922 "2011-03-18T23:52:02Z")
Click here The guy wearing the hat in #11 made my day. --- ## [Why don't bathroom stall partitions go all the way down to the ground?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-bathroom-stall-partitions-go-all-the-way-down-to-the-ground/259612)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2004, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-bathroom-stall-partitions-go-all-the-way-down-to-the-ground/259612 "2004-08-17T06:44:57Z")
I searched both the SDMB and Google and found no answer. Possibilities To quickly see if there’s anyone occupying the stall It’s cheaper this way Easier to clean the bathroom this way But: The lock on the s… --- ## [What fun things do you do with your tablet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fun-things-do-you-do-with-your-tablet/669538)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fun-things-do-you-do-with-your-tablet/669538 "2013-09-27T11:27:09Z")
Because I just got mine this weekend! Woohoo! I got the Nexus 7 (no iPads for me!). I already knew I would love it because my SO has had one for a year and I have wanted one for myself. So - suggestions? Good games, or … --- ## [What is the point of selling someone cocaine only to immediately bust them for possession?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-selling-someone-cocaine-only-to-immediately-bust-them-for-possession/674377)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-selling-someone-cocaine-only-to-immediately-bust-them-for-possession/674377 "2013-11-29T17:33:22Z")
Here is a story from today’s New York Times about a man who was sold cocaine by an undercover agent in a sting operation that saw him promptly arrested for possession by other agents (he’s a congressman, actually, but th… --- ## [Did You Go To Camp As A Kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-go-to-camp-as-a-kid/456681)
**Author:** [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2008, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-go-to-camp-as-a-kid/456681 "2008-07-20T21:09:18Z")
I did from about age 9 through 14 and loved it. Swimming in the river, the mosquito bites and the infernal itching, trying to sneek peaks into the girl’s shower (and some pretty intense make-out sessions during the last… --- ## [Alright, who does Lady Gaga sound like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alright-who-does-lady-gaga-sound-like/519670)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alright-who-does-lady-gaga-sound-like/519670 "2009-12-04T01:46:27Z")
There’s some commercial on TV lately that advertises, uh, I can’t remember…I phones? ATT phones? I can’t remember. But, there is some mention of MP3s, or music, and they mention Lady Gaga, and there’s some kind of techno… --- ## [Time travel to the past is not possible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-travel-to-the-past-is-not-possible/439621)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2008, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-travel-to-the-past-is-not-possible/439621 "2008-03-06T11:44:34Z")
Here’s a thought I had a couple of days ago regarding time travel. Most likely it has been thought of by others, but I’m curious to see what Dopers think the holes in the reasoning might be, if any. Basically, it seems … --- ## [What's the line between works of fiction and works of non-fiction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-line-between-works-of-fiction-and-works-of-non-fiction/493041)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-line-between-works-of-fiction-and-works-of-non-fiction/493041 "2009-04-18T16:31:38Z")
This might be better suited for IMHO or Debates but since it involves books (and to a lesser degree movies) I’ll put it here. Some books that are released as non-fiction are demonstrably proven to be works of fiction. … --- ## [What's the most you've ever won or lost gambling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-youve-ever-won-or-lost-gambling/398094)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2007, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-youve-ever-won-or-lost-gambling/398094 "2007-03-31T06:28:20Z")
What were the circumstances and how did it make you feel? I’m asking this question because I am preparing myself for a short trip to Vegas in 2 weeks. This will be my first time in Vegas (OK, technically I was there onc… --- ## [Ask the guy who just lost his virginity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-just-lost-his-virginity/428046)
**Author:** [@JoeSki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoeSki)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-just-lost-his-virginity/428046 "2007-12-10T16:53:01Z")
Before I get started, I’d like to give a big “Thank You” to the following people: Yag Rannavach, Kuizelemartz, Malkavoltaire, tdn, Msmith, DarkSideoftheFloyd, Featherlou, Styles, David DeAngelo and Juggler. You’ve all s… --- ## [Mixologists: what am I doing wrong with my Long Island iced tea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixologists-what-am-i-doing-wrong-with-my-long-island-iced-tea/435394)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2008, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixologists-what-am-i-doing-wrong-with-my-long-island-iced-tea/435394 "2008-01-30T04:09:29Z")
A few months ago, I discovered the Long Island iced tea while out with some friends and fell in love with it. I’ve always hated the taste of alcohol, and the LI was the answer to my prayers; a drink that doesn’t taste li… --- ## [GrahamWellington vs. Left Hand of Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grahamwellington-vs-left-hand-of-dorkness/325623)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2005, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grahamwellington-vs-left-hand-of-dorkness/325623 "2005-10-11T00:55:46Z")
In this thread, Graham Wellington has put forth several theories. I have argued that his evidence is unpersuasive; he has argued that I have shown intellectual incuriosity and narrowmindedness. (I believe that is his a… --- ## [Philly Cheesesteak - Need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-cheesesteak-need-answer-fast/663229)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-cheesesteak-need-answer-fast/663229 "2013-07-16T20:17:55Z")
I’ll be driving to Philly tomorrow for the weekend. I know Geno’s and Pat’s are the tourist spots, and it will be hard to talk the others out of going there, so my question is two part. If there is someplace that gets a… --- ## [Kids (or adults) who were given mother's maiden name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-or-adults-who-were-given-mothers-maiden-name/621750)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-or-adults-who-were-given-mothers-maiden-name/621750 "2012-05-17T00:52:23Z")
Do you know anyone who was given their mother’s maiden name? How uncommon is this? Any stories about stress or friction this caused? We (my wife and I) are considering having our first child retain my wife’s maiden nam… --- ## [I'm Sorry, Diogenes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-diogenes/465749)
**Author:** [@5-HT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5-HT)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2009, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry-diogenes/465749 "2009-01-07T05:09:05Z")
As many of you know, Diogenes the Cynic has a longstanding grudge against former Packers and current Jets Quarterback Brett Favre. I have often laughed at the level of his hate for Favre, and at least one time, I even g… --- ## [Teddy bears for adults](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teddy-bears-for-adults/484326)
**Author:** [@hellpaso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hellpaso)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teddy-bears-for-adults/484326 "2009-02-09T23:50:35Z")
I would like to see the opinions of you all regarding buying a teddy bear for an adult. I’ve started seeing those ads for whatever company that makes the custom teddy bears. The women all squeal with delight and look a… --- ## [Poems about war.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poems-about-war/21727)
**Author:** [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2000, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poems-about-war/21727 "2000-06-14T14:31:39Z")
There has been a good deal of discussion about the horror that is war and the sacrifices made by those who served around here lately, and I thought I would start a thread for folks to share their favorite war poetry. It … --- ## [Real estate marketing: "2 sleeps and 3 washes"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-marketing-2-sleeps-and-3-washes/681431)
**Author:** [@Zdriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zdriver)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-marketing-2-sleeps-and-3-washes/681431 "2014-02-24T17:42:08Z")
Can someone tell me the thought process behind some real estate house descriptions that have replaced the words (nouns) kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom to (verbs) cook, sleep, wash. As in, “this house features 3 sleeps an… --- ## [Things where prices have skyrocketed during the pandemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-where-prices-have-skyrocketed-during-the-pandemic/938356)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-where-prices-have-skyrocketed-during-the-pandemic/938356 "2021-06-03T22:09:41Z")
There is a thread for items that have disappeared due to the pandemic (certain less popular sodas for examples, or for a while toilet paper), but I don’t know if there is a thread for items that haven’t disappeared, just… --- ## [Why did the BAR have only 20 round magazines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-bar-have-only-20-round-magazines/583531)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-bar-have-only-20-round-magazines/583531 "2011-05-29T14:55:30Z")
Ok I don’t get it: Why did the Browning Automatic Rifle have catridge/magazines that only help 20 rounds? Why not 30? Or more? 20 rounds in an auto goes quick. Even on single fire it seems a bit scroogy to have just 20 p… --- ## [How come Jesus never wrote anything down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-jesus-never-wrote-anything-down/367879)
**Author:** [@samm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samm)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2006, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-jesus-never-wrote-anything-down/367879 "2006-08-12T13:03:34Z")
Don’t know if this would go better in Great Debates or not, or if it has already been addressed on this board. I have never heard anything about it. It seems like it would have been a lot easier to spread the word and ke… --- ## [Does anyone still want to nuke Mecca?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-still-want-to-nuke-mecca/418823)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-still-want-to-nuke-mecca/418823 "2008-02-28T21:12:51Z")
I remember 6 years ago I was one of the people who were passionately angry that the missiles weren’t already in the air. I ddn’t care who, or where, I just wanted as many Muslims dead as possible, as quickly as possible… --- ## [Pentagon squelches release of Iraq torture videos - what's the excuse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentagon-squelches-release-of-iraq-torture-videos-whats-the-excuse/314285)
**Author:** [@rjung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjung)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2005, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pentagon-squelches-release-of-iraq-torture-videos-whats-the-excuse/314285 "2005-08-02T16:42:52Z")
Sneaking in under the radar of our “liberal” media recently is this doozy: Actually, according to Seymour Hersh, the stuff includes sodomy of young boys and raping of Iraqi women; I guess that falls under “lewd acts.” … --- ## [Commit hipster heresy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commit-hipster-heresy/372588)
**Author:** [@Ichbin\_Dubist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ichbin_Dubist)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2006, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commit-hipster-heresy/372588 "2006-09-19T02:10:54Z")
I am no slave to hipsterdom, let’s get that straight. I’m about 65% dork, and I go to a dozen Mets games a year. But if I had to spit out a string of hipster bona fides, I could: I bought all the Velvet Underground recor… --- ## [Consumer Reports sent me a political solicitation email!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-reports-sent-me-a-political-solicitation-email/489920)
**Author:** [@Kempis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kempis)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-reports-sent-me-a-political-solicitation-email/489920 "2009-03-20T21:04:11Z")
Consumer Reports sent me an email asking me to support Universal Health Care. How can I trust an organization which is biased politically to not be biased about the products they evaluate? What if the product’s manufact… --- ## [Why were the eighties so damn good? (not 1880, fyi)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-the-eighties-so-damn-good-not-1880-fyi/305332)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Plaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scott_Plaid)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2005, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-the-eighties-so-damn-good-not-1880-fyi/305332 "2005-05-30T11:59:50Z")
Well, there was a pitting of that time period in the pit, and I contributed to an earlier thread about the time period in question, but now I have a question, and a request. Now, I relize that some of it is likely to be… --- ## [To ETS, dba GRE, SAT, etc., FUK U](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-ets-dba-gre-sat-etc-fuk-u/388412)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2007, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-ets-dba-gre-sat-etc-fuk-u/388412 "2007-03-01T01:09:41Z")
I’m applying for grad school. The GRE (not “GRE or an equivalent exam”, for there is no equivalent exam) is mandatory for admission to most grad programs. Okay, fine. I took the GRE. I paid $109 for the computer base… --- ## [He wants to go for coffee!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-wants-to-go-for-coffee/168848)
**Author:** [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2003, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-wants-to-go-for-coffee/168848 "2003-05-30T00:55:53Z")
I’m in shock. Absolute shock. Reality has temporarily been suspended. A dreamy, elated, and hyper-energetic state has taken its place. A guy who I’ve had a crush on for the last, oh, 5 months has sent me an e-mail. He … --- ## [Just saw a boar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saw-a-boar/690413)
**Author:** [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2014, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saw-a-boar/690413 "2014-06-15T12:46:33Z")
Out jogging at night on a lonely road, when suddenly I saw something crossing the road right in front of me. Thought it was a largish dog at first. It just passed in front of me and disappeared into the trees. I immed… --- ## [Illegals do jobs Americans don't want to do. So it is written...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegals-do-jobs-americans-dont-want-to-do-so-it-is-written/385029)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2006, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegals-do-jobs-americans-dont-want-to-do-so-it-is-written/385029 "2006-12-30T01:46:54Z")
…So it is shown to be bullshit. (emphasis mine) So I guess we can all rest assured that we won’t hear this untruth again from our fine amnesty-light politicians or illegal immiggration apologists of either stripe. --- ## [Taking someone out \[on a date\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-someone-out-on-a-date/538800)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2010, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-someone-out-on-a-date/538800 "2010-05-13T18:10:47Z")
Picture putting the Hindenburg on rails. Now picture that derailing. That’s how my last date, some time ago now, went. I’ve gotten better but I’m still quite clueless. I figured I’d ask some smart people on Internet. Per… --- ## ["Jurassic World" premise (spoilers, if you consider the basic premise of a movie a spoiler)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-premise-spoilers-if-you-consider-the-basic-premise-of-a-movie-a-spoiler/692487)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-premise-spoilers-if-you-consider-the-basic-premise-of-a-movie-a-spoiler/692487 "2014-07-10T00:43:18Z")
This seems to violate the basic point of the previous movies, that such a thing is impossible. You know, because of movie-version chaos theory (MVCT). Not that I’m saying that in reality MVCT or something like it wo… --- ## [The real tragedy of Michael Jackson's death is ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-tragedy-of-michael-jacksons-death-is/502051)
**Author:** [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-tragedy-of-michael-jacksons-death-is/502051 "2024-06-30T02:39:24Z")
… or rather, the real tragedies are: 1/ we will be subjected to renewed assaults from his “musical legacy” for the foreseeable future 2/ the musical taste of whole new generations will be despoiled; his stuff is like #… --- ## [Why don't cats, small dogs and other small pets protect us like a canary in a mine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-cats-small-dogs-and-other-small-pets-protect-us-like-a-canary-in-a-mine/778469)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-cats-small-dogs-and-other-small-pets-protect-us-like-a-canary-in-a-mine/778469 "2017-02-02T23:15:38Z")
Miners relied on canarys to warn them when dangerous gasses are present. It seems like a small pet would do the same. Yet this couple and the cats died of CO poisoning. Comparing body weights. You’d think the cats de… --- ## [Could a Car Be Made (Body Panels) From Bronze?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-car-be-made-body-panels-from-bronze/477113)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2008, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-car-be-made-body-panels-from-bronze/477113 "2008-12-16T14:47:59Z")
Bronze is a pretty strong lloy (copper and tin), and it is attractive as it oxidizes. Could you make atomobiles from it? What wold be the cost differnce (from steel body panels)? And, since the scrap value of a bronze c… --- ## [What is the animal adjective for rat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-animal-adjective-for-rat/279042)
**Author:** [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2004, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-animal-adjective-for-rat/279042 "2004-12-11T05:02:37Z")
Dog = canine Cat = feline Horse = equine Rat = ??? --- ## [Can religion/Bible be taught objectively in public schools?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-religion-bible-be-taught-objectively-in-public-schools/395156)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2007, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-religion-bible-be-taught-objectively-in-public-schools/395156 "2007-03-13T03:32:43Z")
A new book by religion professor Stephen Prothero has been getting enough major coverage in media ( (USA Today / Newsweek /other ) to make it to the double-digits bestseller even though it hasn’t been released yet. His … --- ## [Fuck The RIAA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-riaa/167365)
**Author:** [@Lateralus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lateralus)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2003, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-riaa/167365 "2003-04-17T07:30:36Z")
Fuck every last one of those worthless cuntscrapes. Fuck their price controls and fuck $20 CDs. The disc itself costs a few cents, so an album should cost no more than $5. Peace --- ## [Have you ever screamed? Have you ever heard someone scream?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-screamed-have-you-ever-heard-someone-scream/939717)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-screamed-have-you-ever-heard-someone-scream/939717 "2021-12-31T22:34:17Z")
It’s a pretty common trope, especially in older movies. A woman sees something frightening and…just screams. (I don’t think I’ve ever seen a movie where a man screamed.) But in real life, does this really happen? Have y… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1809&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1811&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)