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**Author:** [@Estilicon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Estilicon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/same-sex-marriage-in-ancient-rome/516001 "2015-06-03T05:58:27Z")
Someone told me that same sex marriage was legal in ancient rome. Wikipedia claims it was but I remain unconvinced: basically they quote allegations against Nero and Marrk Anthony from unreliable sources. What’s the str… --- ## [Christmas dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-dinner/775304)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-dinner/775304 "2016-12-31T08:09:11Z")
Once again, I’m making the traditional prime rib for Christmas dinner. I went to Costco yesterday and bought the smallest USDA Prime bone-on roast they had. Six point six pounds (3 kg), three ribs, and $98.68. I’ll se… --- ## [Should Barbaric Practices Be Stopped](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-barbaric-practices-be-stopped/552837)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-barbaric-practices-be-stopped/552837 "2010-09-10T04:17:56Z")
To give an example there are certain tribes in Papua New Guinea which still practice ritual cannibalism. Should we try to stop such practices? --- ## [Why was splitting Iraq into three countries not considered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-splitting-iraq-into-three-countries-not-considered/738189)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-splitting-iraq-into-three-countries-not-considered/738189 "2015-12-01T23:32:26Z")
During the Iraq war, it seemed to me that the obvious solution to the sectional infighting between the Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds in Iraq was to give each its own autonomous region with an agreement to split the oil royalt… --- ## [Mensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mensa/550030)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mensa/550030 "2010-08-16T17:56:56Z")
I have a friend who’s getting reasonably active in the local Mensa social scene. I joined Mensa back in high school, had an off-putting experience with my local group, and have not had any experience with them in the pa… --- ## [Computers. How spoiled are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computers-how-spoiled-are-you/543395)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computers-how-spoiled-are-you/543395 "2010-06-24T00:27:16Z")
I was at a friend’s place this past weekend, and her computer is pretty clunky. It’s an IBM ThinkPad that she bought seven years ago, and it was used when she bought it. Might be over a decade old. Takes forever to op… --- ## [Rock Stars who graduated from college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-graduated-from-college/329733)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-graduated-from-college/329733 "2023-07-21T22:08:53Z")
My husband and I were talking about our beloved Barenaked Ladies and wondering if any of them had graduated from college. We couldn’t imagine they had because they got together in high school (or maybe it was even junio… --- ## [US States Capitals Superlatives: Help build a list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-states-capitals-superlatives-help-build-a-list/354179)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2006, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-states-capitals-superlatives-help-build-a-list/354179 "2006-05-02T01:46:55Z")
For some reason the other day I got to wondering which state’s capital is the farthest from the geographical center of the state, and therefore nearest to that state’s border. Some poking around with maps has led me to s… --- ## [XKCD Winnipeg shout-out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-winnipeg-shout-out/781298)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-winnipeg-shout-out/781298 "2017-03-14T14:39:33Z")
As a survivor of Winnipeg winters I found today’s XKCD What-if hilarious. FWIW, it’s not quite as bad as he makes out but Winnipeg winters are somewhat…brisk. I’ll have to get my nephew to try this out; it’d be right up … --- ## [Superpowers: Practical drawbacks or problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superpowers-practical-drawbacks-or-problems/526151)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2010, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superpowers-practical-drawbacks-or-problems/526151 "2010-01-24T05:51:59Z")
Inspired by the thread on the Flash being bored all the time, let’s explore other superpowers. Obviously super strength causing unintended damage if it cannot be controlled precisely enough. And you can’t lift anything… --- ## [For Male Dopers: If a woman exposed herself to you, would you be offended/upset?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-male-dopers-if-a-woman-exposed-herself-to-you-would-you-be-offended-upset/435106)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2008, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-male-dopers-if-a-woman-exposed-herself-to-you-would-you-be-offended-upset/435106 "2008-02-01T12:52:53Z")
I doubt it happens all that often. But if you came upon a woman wearing the proverbial trenchcoat who exposed herself to you, would you freak out? Or would you be gratified? Would it make a difference if she was hot? --- ## [Do there exist "minor" credit cards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-there-exist-minor-credit-cards/296901)
**Author:** [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2005, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-there-exist-minor-credit-cards/296901 "2005-03-31T21:30:40Z")
You know, as opposed to “Major”, e.g., “May I see your driver’s license and a major credit card, please?” “We Accept All Major Credit Cards”, etc. So, I’m just wondering if they exist. --- ## [Exes and ohs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exes-and-ohs/631639)
**Author:** [@mengvs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mengvs)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exes-and-ohs/631639 "2012-08-25T00:41:25Z")
A recent conversation with some of my girlfriends got me wondering… do any Dopers keep tabs on the whereabouts/accomplishments of their ex-partners? Do you think any of your exes keep tabs on you? Not in a stalkery kind … --- ## [Is it legal to "prorate" rent by dividing by 30 instead of 31?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-legal-to-prorate-rent-by-dividing-by-30-instead-of-31/278097)
**Author:** [@the\_first\_supraliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_first_supraliminal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2004, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-legal-to-prorate-rent-by-dividing-by-30-instead-of-31/278097 "2004-12-06T20:01:23Z")
Background for the question, not the question itself ~ I work for a rental agency, and they have a practice of calculating prorated rents by dividing by 30 days instead of 31 days. If you stay 20 days into a month you a… --- ## [My Annual Mon-Sun Calender Rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-annual-mon-sun-calender-rant/517410)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-annual-mon-sun-calender-rant/517410 "2009-11-23T03:12:10Z")
Jesus H. Christ! What is it about calendar companies that they have to put out calendars with the weeks running Monday to Sunday instead of Sunday to Saturday, like God intended?!? I still have an elderly uncle and aunt… --- ## [U.S. policy toward baby formula- making our babies sick, fat, and stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-policy-toward-baby-formula-making-our-babies-sick-fat-and-stupid/146799)
**Author:** [@CastleAnthrax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastleAnthrax)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2003, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-policy-toward-baby-formula-making-our-babies-sick-fat-and-stupid/146799 "2003-01-11T12:32:36Z")
I’ve just been reading some statistics about the number of women in the US who are voluntarily feeding their babies formula and it’s got me scared. In some other countries, especially EU, you have to get a prescription … --- ## [Battlebots '23](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlebots-23/977778)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlebots-23/977778 "2023-12-12T21:37:18Z")
'20 and '21 seasons '22 season It’s back! More robots, more Faruq-isms, more surprises, more cheesy effects, and rumor has it that Rose and Florian have toned it down a bit! Thursdays in the usual places. And I know th… --- ## [Sunbathing topless not recommended for fatty and not pretty women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunbathing-topless-not-recommended-for-fatty-and-not-pretty-women/465560)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2008, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunbathing-topless-not-recommended-for-fatty-and-not-pretty-women/465560 "2008-10-01T11:44:27Z")
It’s true! --- ## [Foods Tastier than their Reputation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-tastier-than-their-reputation/810071)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-tastier-than-their-reputation/810071 "2018-04-04T21:36:51Z")
It’s about time for one of these kinds of threads: I like liver. It’s not every food that can pull off chewy and creamy texture so well, especially at the same time. I love parsnips. They are carrots on steroids. If… --- ## [Killing dandelions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/killing-dandelions/788817)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/killing-dandelions/788817 "2017-07-05T15:44:38Z")
Hmmm… We live in the mountains and have never worried too much about dandelions. Hey, they grow and stabilize the dirt. We had two dogs until recently :frowning: and never wanted to put down weed killer on our ‘yard’.… --- ## [MLB: How's your team doing? How about vs. what you expected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hows-your-team-doing-how-about-vs-what-you-expected/411850)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2007, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-hows-your-team-doing-how-about-vs-what-you-expected/411850 "2007-08-14T04:10:34Z")
I’m a Yankee fan, they are hovering around .500 and at exactly .500 today. They are 10 games behind the Red Sox and have to jump three teams for the Wild card. They still have a chance as the team’s pitching is finally l… --- ## [Computer help - CPU suddenly running at 100%](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-help-cpu-suddenly-running-at-100/610563)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-help-cpu-suddenly-running-at-100/610563 "2012-01-30T15:27:30Z")
Was just working away when the computer suddenly got quite bogged down. Was using GMail and Firefox, Outlook, and maybe Foxit Reader at the time. Reboot didn’t help. Malware Bytes basic scan (not in safe mode) took ove… --- ## [How do I make my ground beef "finer"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-ground-beef-finer/380983)
**Author:** [@aerodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aerodave)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2006, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-ground-beef-finer/380983 "2006-11-20T07:56:58Z")
Finer as in texture. Any time I have to brown some ground beef for use in things like Mexican or lasagna, I would prefer to have it reduced to very small pieces. The filling of an enchilada, for example, ought to be a … --- ## [Your favorite Italian Beef in Chicago near UIC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-italian-beef-in-chicago-near-uic/643097)
**Author:** [@Motorgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Motorgirl)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-italian-beef-in-chicago-near-uic/643097 "2012-12-11T04:43:52Z")
I considered putting this in the Chicago forum, but I wanted to give non-Chicagoans the opportunity to weigh in. What’s your favorite source for Italian beef near the UIC campus? I will be there in February with a work… --- ## [Why do goats and cats have vertical pupils, instead of round pupils?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-goats-and-cats-have-vertical-pupils-instead-of-round-pupils/711582)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-goats-and-cats-have-vertical-pupils-instead-of-round-pupils/711582 "2015-02-06T18:47:39Z")
Why? --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Baseball 2010 post-draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-baseball-2010-post-draft/533906)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Chitwood)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2010, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-baseball-2010-post-draft/533906 "2010-03-31T23:49:29Z")
Hello and welcome all to another year of this, the quasi-official all-MLB SDMB 6X6 Yahoo roto league. Here we will make fun of our own selections publicly and each others’ privately. And each others’ privates, pubicly.… --- ## [Morbid Q. - How many SDMBers have died?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morbid-q-how-many-sdmbers-have-died/462423)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morbid-q-how-many-sdmbers-have-died/462423 "2008-10-28T17:27:25Z")
And how did others find out? --- ## [Bush fudging Iraq numbers, Iraq government hiding them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-fudging-iraq-numbers-iraq-government-hiding-them/401732)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2007, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-fudging-iraq-numbers-iraq-government-hiding-them/401732 "2007-04-30T01:09:41Z")
Thank you, McClatchy (the chain formerly known as Knight Ridder): That’s one way to do it: just exclude discouraging numbers. You gotta love this. I guess we should stop counting anything in Iraq, in case it shows t… --- ## [The new quote button\[N.B.-started in the Pit-ed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-quote-button-n-b-started-in-the-pit-ed/547921)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-quote-button-n-b-started-in-the-pit-ed/547921 "2010-07-26T15:25:49Z")
Yeah, I’m getting tired of hijacking the ATMB thread. Plus I know you guys are just itching to prove your immorality by treating me like shit, so here’s a thread where you can do so. Fortunately, xash is not a mod, so I… --- ## [Space colonization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-colonization/986658)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-colonization/986658 "2023-07-12T22:04:18Z")
Is this even a viable topic or could anything even suggesting research on this be considered a possible scam? --- ## [What does "within the hour" mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-within-the-hour-mean/748355)
**Author:** [@sbunny8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbunny8)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-within-the-hour-mean/748355 "2016-03-12T01:07:47Z")
… as opposed to “within an hour”. Say it’s 2:36 PM right now and someone says “I need an answer from you within the hour.” Does that mean they expect an answer before 3:00 PM, which is only 24 minutes away? Or does it me… --- ## [Simplest bitmap graphic file format?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simplest-bitmap-graphic-file-format/610553)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simplest-bitmap-graphic-file-format/610553 "2012-01-26T23:35:58Z")
What is the simplest file format for writing bitmap graphics? I want to be able to write a file, byte by byte, from various programming environments, based on numerical data I already have. Technically, “simplest” requi… --- ## [problem with babyish habits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-babyish-habits/687885)
**Author:** [@redranger745](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/redranger745)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-babyish-habits/687885 "2014-05-09T07:58:40Z")
I am 22 and I have a skeleton that is just plain well to me I don’t see anything wrong with it except I’m a boy now the thing is I suck a pacifier a baby pacifier when ever I’m upset or sleepy or bored or just feeling de… --- ## [Does anyone think Bible Code software works?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-think-bible-code-software-works/643256)
**Author:** [@missyzilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missyzilly)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-think-bible-code-software-works/643256 "2013-10-10T04:28:25Z")
Torah soft , or some other type? If so did you find anything worth talking about? --- ## [Why is our body temperature 98.6 degrees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-our-body-temperature-98-6-degrees/520633)
**Author:** [@Dandmb50](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dandmb50)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-our-body-temperature-98-6-degrees/520633 "2011-01-01T16:57:26Z")
Always wondered why our body temperature is 98.6 degrees, did we not do the calculations for temperatures correctly from the beginning? Why isn’t it 90 or 100 or something even? It’s just such an odd number. What would i… --- ## [Is there such a thing as a just war? If yes, can you name one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-just-war-if-yes-can-you-name-one/680609)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-just-war-if-yes-can-you-name-one/680609 "2014-02-13T18:39:15Z")
I was going to begin by listing a set of criteria for "just war."But checking several sources online I found several different definitions, and I don’t wish to choke discussion by holding anyone to a definition they can’… --- ## [The best message boards for learning about specific subjects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-message-boards-for-learning-about-specific-subjects/415198)
**Author:** [@dgrdfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgrdfd)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2007, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-message-boards-for-learning-about-specific-subjects/415198 "2007-08-18T16:43:31Z")
I have found that the best way to learn about a subject is to surround yourself with people who also interested in the subject. That’s why if I am wanting to learn about something I really like message boards. They are h… --- ## [Quick question: Is light a form of matter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-is-light-a-form-of-matter/584040)
**Author:** [@RadicalPi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadicalPi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-is-light-a-form-of-matter/584040 "2011-06-05T16:37:14Z")
I was always under the impression that light is not a form of matter, but rather something else. Is this true? Or am I wrong? Also, if you have the time, could you point out some other things that aren’t matter. Thanks. --- ## [Macs - why no eject button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macs-why-no-eject-button/574722)
**Author:** [@fusoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fusoya)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macs-why-no-eject-button/574722 "2011-03-17T13:04:24Z")
Today I was working on a project where I had a table of 14 iMacs which were in various stages of disrepair. It was a fun task because I am totally NOT a Mac person. Some of them wouldn’t turn on at all, others would only… --- ## [April 15th looms: Are your taxes done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-15th-looms-are-your-taxes-done/578389)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-15th-looms-are-your-taxes-done/578389 "2011-04-19T02:32:21Z")
Here in the states our taxes are due tomorrow. Are yours done? I got mine done last Saturday - the latest I remember ever doing them. I will get some back from the feds, paid only 21 to the State of PA, and will have … --- ## [Is life without parole worse than the death penalty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-life-without-parole-worse-than-the-death-penalty/775410)
**Author:** [@Calico\_Jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calico_Jack)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-life-without-parole-worse-than-the-death-penalty/775410 "2017-01-02T13:13:13Z")
What’s your opinion on this? I can see some people argue that being isolated in a cell for decades with no chance of freedom is more torturous than a quick and easy death, but that’s just me. If I was in prison with no … --- ## [Heads up young male dopers, draft boards are gearing back up!! - Will you serve?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-young-male-dopers-draft-boards-are-gearing-back-up-will-you-serve/211091)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2003, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-young-male-dopers-draft-boards-are-gearing-back-up-will-you-serve/211091 "2003-11-07T02:02:33Z")
Young male dopers! Eyes front! Chest Out! Re this Salon article Oiling up the draft machine? The Pentagon is quietly moving to fill draft board vacancies nationwide. While officials say there’s no cause to worry, some… --- ## [Idiocracy - Cecil's favorite movie (or worst nightmare)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiocracy-cecils-favorite-movie-or-worst-nightmare/508461)
**Author:** [@Absconditus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absconditus)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2009, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiocracy-cecils-favorite-movie-or-worst-nightmare/508461 "2009-09-13T08:35:37Z")
There’s this movie, which I think is pretty funny. I also think it stands as a worthy cautionary tale, exhibiting what might or could happen if the fight against ignorance were lost, or worse, forgotten about. For thos… --- ## [Which are your favorite comedy movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-your-favorite-comedy-movies/640873)
**Author:** [@truthSeeker2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthSeeker2)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-your-favorite-comedy-movies/640873 "2012-12-10T16:28:28Z")
Any type of comedies post 1990… romantic, drama, action, stoner comedies, black comedies, parodies… I can think of right now from Hollywood my favorites : Harold and kumar movies, Dumb and Dumber, Pineapple express, Ame… --- ## [How does Radio Shack stay in business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-radio-shack-stay-in-business/481284)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-radio-shack-stay-in-business/481284 "2009-01-16T22:54:13Z")
Hearing a comedian dis da ‘shack’ by implying no company could pay mall rent by selling analog-to-digital doo-dads and tandy computers and unknown brand cell phones, I would ask – How do they stay in business? --- ## [Convince Me We Should Have Another 8 Years of Republican Dominance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-we-should-have-another-8-years-of-republican-dominance/511664)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-we-should-have-another-8-years-of-republican-dominance/511664 "2010-10-11T20:39:09Z")
By the next big election, I’ll have US citizenship and voting rights, which leads me to ponder from time to time who I would end up voting for, given that there will only be two choices. I would like to hear some suppor… --- ## [Jerry is incompetent v.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-is-incompetent-v-2/476522)
**Author:** [@alterego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alterego)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-is-incompetent-v-2/476522 "2008-12-13T00:42:36Z")
I know I’m not the only one with this opinon and it’s time someone said it. Jerry, when are you going to finish the board upgrades? Can you finish the board upgrades? I don’t think you are capable of scaling a cluster,… --- ## [Doing a search for an image on google images](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-a-search-for-an-image-on-google-images/680604)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-a-search-for-an-image-on-google-images/680604 "2014-02-09T17:42:24Z")
Can someone explain to me how this works? I have tried following the directions, and i haven’t had any luck. Perhaps the photo I was using was in a location that wasn’t accessible by google, or perhaps I just don’t kno… --- ## [Moose in Sweden are called Elk.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moose-in-sweden-are-called-elk/274003)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2005, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moose-in-sweden-are-called-elk/274003 "2005-10-17T20:53:29Z")
Obligatory Link and it’s about Drunken Moosies and you know you like stories about loaded moose. For years I could never figure out what a pole cat was that I was reading about in some UK magazines. I think I figured … --- ## [And the Worst Airport in the World Is ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-worst-airport-in-the-world-is/515260)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-worst-airport-in-the-world-is/515260 "2009-11-22T17:31:50Z")
Heathrow! In London. For at least the second year in a row. Story here. \*\*Top 10 favourite airports Singapore Changi Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Intl Amsterdam Schiphol Dubai World Central Intl London Heathrow … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1828&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1830&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)