# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1833&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:** 1834 --- ## [Why did the Korean and Vietnam wars produce such different results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-korean-and-vietnam-wars-produce-such-different-results/680435)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-korean-and-vietnam-wars-produce-such-different-results/680435 "2014-02-09T21:32:24Z")
In both cases, a communist North tries to annex its southern half with support from the USSR and China. US intervenes to stop that. So, why did it work for Korea but not Vietnam? Why was the Korean war much shorter tha… --- ## [My Kindle Died. I'm Sad.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kindle-died-im-sad/776898)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kindle-died-im-sad/776898 "2017-01-25T15:30:17Z")
Yesterday I charged it at work. I had to work through lunch so I didn’t have a chance to read until I got home. I couldn’t turn it on. I thought that was odd, so I plugged it into my charging cable at home and it powe… --- ## [Detroit festing of a waltzing cactus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713)
**Author:** [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-festing-of-a-waltzing-cactus/427713 "2008-01-10T01:42:10Z")
See here first. We need a date and a guest list, and a group decision on whether we’re going out or staying in. So far we’ve got: Queen Tonya cactus waltz Least Original User Name Ever olivesmarch4th and a lot of … --- ## [Navy/military chow nicknames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-military-chow-nicknames/673510)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-military-chow-nicknames/673510 "2013-11-11T18:12:27Z")
Not great enough for Great Debates, but so as not to hijack the GQ post about eating implements (nut spoons) any further, I offer some thoughts and links on Sh\*t on a Shingle (SOS), etc. The SOS nickname has been used t… --- ## [How does my radio know what's playing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-my-radio-know-whats-playing/609027)
**Author:** [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-my-radio-know-whats-playing/609027 "2012-01-12T21:00:55Z")
Tried to Google this and came up with a bunch of links way more complicated and irrelevant than what I’m asking. Essentially, on most late-model cars (I’m guessing ALL of them, since I drive a rock-bottom Honda Fit) whe… --- ## [Can you fart through your dick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-fart-through-your-dick/483464)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-fart-through-your-dick/483464 "2009-01-30T08:11:47Z")
Suppose you are a diabetic, and are putting out excess glucose in your urine. Let’s also suppose you have some kind of yeast infection in your bladder. Could the yeast ferment enough glucose to produce an…expressable…q… --- ## [How is Louisiana's Civil Law system different, in practice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-louisianas-civil-law-system-different-in-practice/632190)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-louisianas-civil-law-system-different-in-practice/632190 "2013-12-16T04:33:56Z")
Here’s a previous thread on the topic, but it isn’t exactly clear what the practical effect is. How does the fact that Lousiana has a Civil Law based system as opposed to a (British) Common Law based system effect day t… --- ## [Which are the secret societies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-secret-societies/740114)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-secret-societies/740114 "2015-12-14T20:22:17Z")
I learned of one just today – The Sons of Lee Marvin. To be eligible for membership, you must look like you might be one of Lee Marvin’s sons. To whom, I dunno, maybe that’s one of their secrets. What other secret soc… --- ## [Silly Malthusian probability question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-malthusian-probability-question/750787)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-malthusian-probability-question/750787 "2016-04-03T14:30:15Z")
On another thread, someone said “if on a specified day, everyone on earth kills one other person, we would cut the global population in half in one day”. Now, I am fairly certain the comment was made in jest, but it got… --- ## [Fringe 4/29](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fringe-4-29/537813)
**Author:** [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fringe-4-29/537813 "2010-05-04T03:41:40Z")
Watching it now, I didn’t have any of Walter’s Brown Betty so I’ve had a couple glasses of wine which might make it seem better. I was expecting to be disappointed with the obvious fluff/filler episode but I’m enjoying i… --- ## [After paying off credit cards, how best to maintain good credit score?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-paying-off-credit-cards-how-best-to-maintain-good-credit-score/545355)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-paying-off-credit-cards-how-best-to-maintain-good-credit-score/545355 "2010-07-03T18:22:17Z")
I have the opportunity to pay off several thousand dollars of credit-card debt spread over 5 cards. This will leave me with lots of open credit that I cannot use. But I’ve heard that closing credit cards hurts your credi… --- ## [Why don't you like cats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-you-like-cats/468796)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-you-like-cats/468796 "2008-10-26T03:16:23Z")
A (rare) serious thread for me. Pro-cat people, please don’t participate except with anecdotes of certified feliphobes. For those of you who don’t want to own a cat: Describe your level of aversion to them: They’re… --- ## [Texas AGAIN!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-again/590035)
**Author:** [@SoulFrost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoulFrost)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-again/590035 "2011-08-02T19:30:59Z")
Oh wait… My only question is Why was it even fucking necessary? --- ## [Amazon lost Walmart and Target's Kindle sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-lost-walmart-and-targets-kindle-sales/635330)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-lost-walmart-and-targets-kindle-sales/635330 "2012-09-25T04:28:11Z")
They lost Target in May, 2012. Now Walmart is dumping Amazon. Sounds like a major business screw up on Amazons part. Losing two major retail markets has to hurt. Really, it’s three if you count Sams Club. All this just… --- ## [Why am I so dizzy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-so-dizzy/724437)
**Author:** [@GiJoe007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GiJoe007)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-so-dizzy/724437 "2015-07-11T02:48:37Z")
So, I keep getting hit by waves of massive dizziness, as if I feel I want to pass out. For the past couple of days, it’s been starting at approx 3:00pm and continuing on throughout the evening. My heart has also been giv… --- ## [Portrayed/appeared in same film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portrayed-appeared-in-same-film/470123)
**Author:** [@seosamh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seosamh)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portrayed-appeared-in-same-film/470123 "2009-02-16T13:03:15Z")
You know, like Kevin Costner played Jim Garrison in JFK and Jim Garrison himself played Earl Warren in the same film. Well, I saw a tremendous new British independent film last night called Telstar, the sad but true sto… --- ## [Mom With Downs Syndrom + Dad With Downs Syndrome = Kid With Downs Syndrome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-with-downs-syndrom-dad-with-downs-syndrome-kid-with-downs-syndrome/536853)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mom-with-downs-syndrom-dad-with-downs-syndrome-kid-with-downs-syndrome/536853 "2010-04-23T11:14:25Z")
I know scant little about genetics, dominant and recessive genes, and all that. If a man and woman, each with Down’s Syndrome, were to have a baby, would that baby necessarily have Down’s Syndrome as well? --- ## [Does "gerbling" porn exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-gerbling-porn-exist/432319)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-gerbling-porn-exist/432319 "2008-01-06T18:25:12Z")
After a friend sent me a horrific link to surprise japanese eel porn the other week - a video which comprised of a woman stuffing a living eel into her vagina and anus - I started wondering about the old “gerbling” urban… --- ## [CSI Season Finale thoughts? \[Spoiler discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/csi-season-finale-thoughts-spoiler-discussion/304179)
**Author:** [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2005, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/csi-season-finale-thoughts-spoiler-discussion/304179 "2005-05-22T19:18:19Z")
So… do we think Nick dies? Or is it all a big build up? If he dies, who should they get to replace him? Thoughts? Comments? Hors d’oeuvres? --- ## [Anyone know what "Milk flavored" candy is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-what-milk-flavored-candy-is/618236)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-what-milk-flavored-candy-is/618236 "2012-04-10T17:44:26Z")
My wife put a Candy Quax “Milk Flavored” Candy duck in my Grandsons Easter basket. It says “milk flavored” NOT “milk chocolate flavored”. The word “chocolate” does not appear anywhere on the package. Listed in the ingr… --- ## [What's the most lopsided Final Jeopardy round?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-lopsided-final-jeopardy-round/714726)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-lopsided-final-jeopardy-round/714726 "2015-03-13T20:47:58Z")
I know we have a lot of Jeopardy folks here. I was watching a rerun and after Double Jeopardy it broke down like this: Contestant #1: $17,400 Contestant #2: 200 Contestant #3: -800 Has there ever been a more lopsided… --- ## [The Return of Sarcastic Answer Theater](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-sarcastic-answer-theater/316265)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2005, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-sarcastic-answer-theater/316265 "2005-09-01T06:35:27Z")
A place for human foetuses in art? I’ve heard of child prodigies, but this is ridiculous! How do you even intend to get the paintbrush to them? Oh. Jackass Customer Stories I must have told the fellow a million times… --- ## [2-fer: Men's capris and whether or not to follow your SO's clothing recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-fer-mens-capris-and-whether-or-not-to-follow-your-sos-clothing-recommendations/350958)
**Author:** [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-fer-mens-capris-and-whether-or-not-to-follow-your-sos-clothing-recommendations/350958 "2006-04-06T06:40:57Z")
Question #1: What are your opinions on men’s capris? 2: If your boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife/etc tells you that they don’t like a garment, are you obligated to bow to his/her preferences? I really want to buy some … --- ## [Trump gives unwarranted nuke-launch order; just how likely is it to be carried out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-gives-unwarranted-nuke-launch-order-just-how-likely-is-it-to-be-carried-out/779805)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-gives-unwarranted-nuke-launch-order-just-how-likely-is-it-to-be-carried-out/779805 "2017-02-19T04:26:59Z")
One of the most frequent paranoid alarms raised about a Trump presidency was the “red button” fear; the idea that Trump might order a nuclear attack for petty or unwarranted reasons and that, somehow, those orders would … --- ## [Anyone else tired of throwback uniforms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-tired-of-throwback-uniforms/465718)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-tired-of-throwback-uniforms/465718 "2008-10-02T15:43:15Z")
The novelty has worn off. The New York Jets yesterday dressed as the New York Titans? Why? There is no nostalgia for a 3 year AFL team. I’m also tired of baseball teams dressing in other uniforms. It gets very confusing… --- ## [What Happens During "Break" (TV Shows)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-during-break-tv-shows/466657)
**Author:** [@Crocodiles\_And\_Boulevards](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crocodiles_And_Boulevards)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2008, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-during-break-tv-shows/466657 "2008-10-06T22:21:31Z")
You know how all the talk show formatted shows have acknowledged breaks for commercials? Yeah, well, what happens during those breaks on the set? Obviously, we at home see commercials, but what does the studio audience… --- ## [Does our Sun have a name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-our-sun-have-a-name/347186)
**Author:** [@bubastis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubastis)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2006, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-our-sun-have-a-name/347186 "2006-03-10T04:17:26Z")
Or is it just “The Sun”? --- ## [How handy would you be in a fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-handy-would-you-be-in-a-fight/424004)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2007, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-handy-would-you-be-in-a-fight/424004 "2007-11-07T23:19:59Z")
Say we were at a bar, a bar with questionable character and full of equally questionable characters. One of these lovely patrons takes exception to the fact you exist, and he and his buddies start to sidle up to where w… --- ## [Why are teachers considered intellectually inferior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-teachers-considered-intellectually-inferior/337367)
**Author:** [@gooftroopag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gooftroopag)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2006, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-teachers-considered-intellectually-inferior/337367 "2006-01-02T06:13:55Z")
I found the following quote in Are Really Smart People as Pissy in Real Life as They Are Online?: In addition to this I have heard a couple other comments from people I’ve worked with over the years including; "Those w… --- ## [What is actually happening when two strangers suddenly look at each other?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-actually-happening-when-two-strangers-suddenly-look-at-each-other/595837)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-actually-happening-when-two-strangers-suddenly-look-at-each-other/595837 "2011-09-12T00:07:17Z")
I’m hoping there’s a proven scientific explanation for this. You’re out in public, maybe at a park or standing in line at the grocery store, and all of a sudden, for no particular reason, you sharply turn or raise your … --- ## [How much should I expect to pay to have my old couch hauled away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-to-have-my-old-couch-hauled-away/710674)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-i-expect-to-pay-to-have-my-old-couch-hauled-away/710674 "2015-01-28T02:21:29Z")
I’ve decided to get a new couch. I’m pretty sure I’ll go to one of the big name stores and have it delivered. I’m just curious how much they’re going to charge me to heal off the old one. The couch itself is in bad enou… --- ## [Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago/555198)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago/555198 "2010-11-05T15:00:21Z")
Simple poll. Please feel free to elaborate. --- ## [Nikki Haley now backed by Koch Bros. APA political organization. Impact on GOP race?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikki-haley-now-backed-by-koch-bros-apa-political-organization-impact-on-gop-race/993828)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikki-haley-now-backed-by-koch-bros-apa-political-organization-impact-on-gop-race/993828 "2023-12-09T22:59:13Z")
CNN analyst says this is a “big deal” that could really move the needle for Haley because of the huge amount of money that Americans for Prosperity Action has and will use to influence elections. “Millions and millions a… --- ## [I'm going to 1998, how do I bring money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-1998-how-do-i-bring-money/537655)
**Author:** [@Swallowed\_My\_Cellphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swallowed_My_Cellphone)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-1998-how-do-i-bring-money/537655 "2010-05-01T00:29:23Z")
So I figured for our honeymoon, it might be fun to break with expected tradition and instead of going someplace far away, we decided to take a road trip to 1998. But there is a dilemma, hotels and campgrounds don’t take… --- ## [Miscegenation: not in THIS state, mister!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miscegenation-not-in-this-state-mister/579681)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miscegenation-not-in-this-state-mister/579681 "2011-04-26T21:32:12Z")
46% of Mississippi Republicans think interracial marriage should be illegal. Let’s do that again: according to a Public Policy Polling poll performed last month in Mississippi, limited to “usual Republican primary voter… --- ## [Please help me dispel this racist myth.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-dispel-this-racist-myth/66010)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2001, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-dispel-this-racist-myth/66010 "2001-05-23T03:07:19Z")
Hi. My friend insists that “black people” have an extra muscle in thier leg that lets them excel in sports. I tried to tell him that scientificly there is no such thing as race so he must be wrong. He doesn’t believe m… --- ## [Comedies You Thought Sucked, But Did Have One Hilarious Scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedies-you-thought-sucked-but-did-have-one-hilarious-scene/416533)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2007, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedies-you-thought-sucked-but-did-have-one-hilarious-scene/416533 "2007-08-24T02:37:11Z")
Have you ever watched a comedy that you thought wasn’t worth the time but thought “But, there was that \*one scene \* that was fricking hilarious.” I was reminded the other day of the film “Mickey Blue Eyes,” with Hugh Gr… --- ## [Can a sitting U.S. vice president run against his/her sitting president?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-sitting-u-s-vice-president-run-against-his-her-sitting-president/443271)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2008, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-sitting-u-s-vice-president-run-against-his-her-sitting-president/443271 "2008-03-31T03:01:01Z")
Given the current buzz about pre-declaring a “dream team” pairing the two currently leading Democratic candidates no matter which one wins the lead place on the ticket, say the “dream team” is declared and they win the p… --- ## [Debating with Scientific Illiterates...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debating-with-scientific-illiterates/601567)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debating-with-scientific-illiterates/601567 "2011-11-11T19:54:31Z")
So recently on a different forum, I was having a debate on Near-Death Experiences and the soul. It was going pretty well until I started bringing up some of the science behind it; the underlying neuroscience and psycholo… --- ## [How gay are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-gay-are-you/275795)
**Author:** [@roger\_thornhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/roger_thornhill)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2004, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-gay-are-you/275795 "2004-11-24T22:35:17Z")
Take the test and see. --- ## [So, I'm anal and I don't like surprises. Sue me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-anal-and-i-dont-like-surprises-sue-me/148655)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2003, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-anal-and-i-dont-like-surprises-sue-me/148655 "2003-01-22T19:26:52Z")
So, I called an old friend of mine whose 40th birthday is today. I was hoping she wouldn’t get all mental about it. Luckily, she didn’t and had the same take on age as I do, it’s just a number and you’re as old as you fe… --- ## [No more Dr. Bronner craziness on labels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-dr-bronner-craziness-on-labels/537214)
**Author:** [@Student\_Driver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Student_Driver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-dr-bronner-craziness-on-labels/537214 "2010-05-04T04:57:52Z")
My girlfriend had been complaining about the smell and feel of my favored bar soaps lately, so I stopped by a health food store to pick up some good-smelling Dr. Bronner’s soaps. Got some-- they’re still being made, and… --- ## [This commercial gives me an aneurysm.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-commercial-gives-me-an-aneurysm/171704)
**Author:** [@Faerie\_Nuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faerie_Nuff)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2003, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-commercial-gives-me-an-aneurysm/171704 "2003-05-03T00:26:45Z")
I don’t watch a lot of TV anymore and when I see some of the truely assinine commercials out there, I am fairly glad that I only tune in for a few shows. Have you seen the Motrin commercial where they’re saying, “Hey, w… --- ## [Drumming Finger Direction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drumming-finger-direction/584497)
**Author:** [@TheBori](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheBori)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drumming-finger-direction/584497 "2011-06-10T02:45:06Z")
When you drum your fingers, that is to say, tap your fingers upon a surface, one after the other…in which direction do you drum? --- ## [Could two siblings share no DNA whatsoever? Is so, could they safely have children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-two-siblings-share-no-dna-whatsoever-is-so-could-they-safely-have-children/773532)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-two-siblings-share-no-dna-whatsoever-is-so-could-they-safely-have-children/773532 "2016-12-05T07:51:44Z")
Since you get half your DNA from each parent, could two siblings have no DNA connection whatsoever? And how little DNA would they have to share to safely have children? --- ## [The End of the United States?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-united-states/441288)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-the-united-states/441288 "2008-03-23T13:24:36Z")
I tried this topic a few years ago and it got derailed. This time I’m going to be a little more specific about the debate topic and hope the thread fares better. How long will the United States last in its present form… --- ## [Trademark Nicknames!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trademark-nicknames/770851)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trademark-nicknames/770851 "2017-01-16T05:29:47Z")
We had this before in Cafe Society IIRC, before this forum existed. Simply put in a well-known brand name or trademark, next person mangles it. E.g. Wal-Mart Wal-Fart So, here we go: Coca Cola --- ## [Could Germany have beaten Russia in World War 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-germany-have-beaten-russia-in-world-war-2/75190)
**Author:** [@Crusoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crusoe)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2001, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-germany-have-beaten-russia-in-world-war-2/75190 "2001-08-07T22:06:37Z")
This is maybe one third GQ, one third GD and one third IMHO. Sorry mods. Could the German military have beaten Russia in World War 2? Even given Hitler’s amazing ability to micromanage badly, I realise that Stalin was s… --- ## [Photography: how much is me and how much is my camera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography-how-much-is-me-and-how-much-is-my-camera/552204)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2010, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography-how-much-is-me-and-how-much-is-my-camera/552204 "2010-09-03T18:31:26Z")
I have a nice little point and shoot camera that I think is perfect for my needs. It fits in the palm of my hand, so I can walk around without lugging a big piece of equipment along. The colors look nice. I am very ha… --- ## [Why no scabs on the writers strike?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-scabs-on-the-writers-strike/434675)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2008, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-scabs-on-the-writers-strike/434675 "2008-01-25T23:11:25Z")
It seems like a very desirable job, moreso than some of the construction or factory jobs that they don’t have a hard time finding people to scab on so why aren’t there any people who want to break into TV or movie writin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1832&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1834&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)