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**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-transported-through-time-to-prehistory/625538 "2012-06-22T19:01:51Z")
The destination can be wherever you want- as long as it’s before recorded history, and there are humans present who use language and tools. Let’s put the time period at around 10,000 - 5000 BC, anywhere you want to go. … --- ## [Democratic items in stimulus bill that have little or nothing to do with coronavirus relief](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-items-in-stimulus-bill-that-have-little-or-nothing-to-do-with-coronavirus-relief/850147)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-items-in-stimulus-bill-that-have-little-or-nothing-to-do-with-coronavirus-relief/850147 "2020-03-26T16:43:13Z")
Some of the items in the Democratic House bill for coronavirus reliefare not related to the pandemic or economic stimulus at all. Examples of such include: And some other things besides. The practice of ballot harves… --- ## [Yes California | Scenarios and/Numbers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-california-scenarios-and-numbers/771932)
**Author:** [@Zero-syde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zero-syde)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-california-scenarios-and-numbers/771932 "2016-11-17T16:38:52Z")
So, first and foremost I want to establish that the concept of secession, whether it’s the CSA, Texas, California or Cascadia (traditional Cascadia, or the new one that includes California since Trump’s election), is not… --- ## [Need Advice: How Not to Fall for Someone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-how-not-to-fall-for-someone/555170)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-how-not-to-fall-for-someone/555170 "2010-09-29T07:40:47Z")
I have a friend who has recently struck up a relationship with a guy. So far it’s pretty much been physical and that is going fantastically, but she thinks both parties are starting to feel things developing and are kind… --- ## [RDR2 for PC???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rdr2-for-pc/840413)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rdr2-for-pc/840413 "2020-01-04T18:11:41Z")
Logging into Steam it had a large install for Rockstar. I take that a a clue, with no validation in any way what so ever that they may be preparing red dead 2. Gta V for PC was out of the blue, way back in the day. i ha… --- ## [Homosexual marriage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexual-marriage/188113)
**Author:** [@Sinful](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sinful)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2003, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexual-marriage/188113 "2003-07-21T17:01:00Z")
Thoughts? From a non-religious point of view, I don’t think homosexual marriage should be allowed because it erodes the very foundation of the family. If you redefine the traditional “family” to include any combination … --- ## [Things you thought were unique and local, but really aren't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-thought-were-unique-and-local-but-really-arent/528330)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-thought-were-unique-and-local-but-really-arent/528330 "2010-10-06T00:45:13Z")
Based on this thread, where there seems to be a lot of them. It doesn’t have to be something you yourself believed, it can be things that other people are certain are unique to the area, but you know they really aren’t.… --- ## [Small Penis Problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-penis-problems/60664)
**Author:** [@jaytini2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaytini2)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2001, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-penis-problems/60664 "2001-04-07T00:32:17Z")
My friend has recently started dating a guy, and much to her dismay, she slept with him the other night, only to find out he has a small penis (the way she described it, less than 4 and pretty thin). anyway, as her sex g… --- ## [Mr. Obama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-obama/483167)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-obama/483167 "2009-01-29T02:04:20Z")
Chip Reid, chief white house correspondent for cbs, said “Mr. Obama” four or five times tonight on the news. Is that proper? Peace, mangeorge --- ## ["Mysteries" that really arent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysteries-that-really-arent/916159)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysteries-that-really-arent/916159 "2020-08-11T23:08:56Z")
You know, one thing I get really tired of is headlines or semi-science TV shows announcing: "Could this be the site of lost Atlantis, is the Mystery of the lost Civilization finally solved? " or “Could this be the sol… --- ## [Underappreciated Sitcoms You Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underappreciated-sitcoms-you-love/386642)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2007, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/underappreciated-sitcoms-you-love/386642 "2007-01-08T00:03:20Z")
My list of sitcoms I’ve loved, yet were canceled or, if still on, don’t receive much attention is as follows: Get A Life - early 90’s, with Chris Elliott. I don’t recall it lasting very long, but I thought it was hilar… --- ## [Biffster: you fucking suck. Knock this shit off, asshole.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biffster-you-fucking-suck-knock-this-shit-off-asshole/769225)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biffster-you-fucking-suck-knock-this-shit-off-asshole/769225 "2016-10-25T01:26:06Z")
The award for Most Content Free Posts Consisting Of Only A Link goes to this douchebag: Biffster. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19717552&postcount=3150 is one of dozens this goat-felching moron has… --- ## [Student riots in France](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-riots-in-france/349000)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2006, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-riots-in-france/349000 "2006-04-27T13:18:24Z")
Link Link Is France going to be able to make the necessary reforms to allow it to compete in the world market, or is this the first sign of collapse? Are we seeing the start of a new French Revolution? Last year it was… --- ## [Feral hog problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-hog-problem/754301)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feral-hog-problem/754301 "2016-05-10T22:07:57Z")
Why are feral hogs more of a problem now then in the centuries since they were introduced to N. America? More food/fewer predators/less hunting or what? --- ## [Arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon----Law Dopers HELP!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-carrying-a-concealed-weapon-law-dopers-help/87646)
**Author:** [@AquaPura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AquaPura)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2001, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-carrying-a-concealed-weapon-law-dopers-help/87646 "2001-11-16T02:38:51Z")
It started out as a lovely evening, I picked up one of my friends at his home to go out with another few friends that we were picking up at work. We work at a retail store in a suburb in Wisconsin. We were chatting with … --- ## [What's the origin of your alias/call-sign/username/handle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-origin-of-your-alias-call-sign-username-handle/314778)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2005, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-origin-of-your-alias-call-sign-username-handle/314778 "2005-08-04T03:36:48Z")
Apologies if this has been done before, but this is a topic that always intrigues me: 1) What’s the story behind the name you chose for yourself here? 2) Do you use it everywhere? 3) If not, what other interesting ali… --- ## [Do you enjoy shopping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enjoy-shopping/682436)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2014, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enjoy-shopping/682436 "2014-03-02T00:12:33Z")
Poll in a moment, broken down by merchandise categories and person shopped for. As always you needn’t let that slow you down. --- ## [Gym + ipod...who knew?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-ipod-who-knew/530169)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-ipod-who-knew/530169 "2010-03-02T14:44:36Z")
For years, I’ve been dragging my sorry ass to the gym 2 or 3 times a week and trudging on the elliptical, or bike, or rowing machine; usually while watching Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Not making much progress, but p… --- ## [MS is this a cure for it? Hope so.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-is-this-a-cure-for-it-hope-so/518726)
**Author:** [@Dandmb50](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dandmb50)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2009, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ms-is-this-a-cure-for-it-hope-so/518726 "2009-12-09T00:53:13Z")
If anyone has MS or knows anyone with MS check this out. A new discovery about MS that was uncovered in Italy by a Dr Zamboni. He says that nearly 100% of people suffering from the disease have blocked arteries that come… --- ## [Who has the most posts? \[ed. title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-posts-ed-title/557750)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-most-posts-ed-title/557750 "2010-10-20T15:51:33Z")
Just saw a thread noting that Dio has reached 50,000. Don’t really know if a mod can look that up and tell us, or I should start an thread, and if so which forum? I guess GQ, as it’s a factual question, but there only … --- ## [why does everyone hate comic sans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-everyone-hate-comic-sans/363920)
**Author:** [@StewTicky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StewTicky)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-everyone-hate-comic-sans/363920 "2006-07-18T00:23:43Z")
I am just curious really. I don’t understand what the problem is, or why it is almost universally considered evil. I am not saying I love it or anything, but I don’t find it especially offensive. I wouldn’t use it on … --- ## [Nice touch, Mods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-touch-mods/534556)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2010, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nice-touch-mods/534556 "2010-04-02T00:43:09Z")
“More Cat Pictures”, eh? Or should we thank IT? --- ## [What exactly do you do when someone dies on you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-do-you-do-when-someone-dies-on-you/462400)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-do-you-do-when-someone-dies-on-you/462400 "2008-09-08T23:09:11Z")
So you’re sitting there after a good lunch with the rest of the family and you’re about to offer Great Uncle Eric another cup of coffee when you notice that his head is slumped and there’s a distinct lack of movement. A … --- ## [What is the hottest (spicy) thing you have ever eaten?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-hottest-spicy-thing-you-have-ever-eaten/770980)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-hottest-spicy-thing-you-have-ever-eaten/770980 "2016-11-15T20:42:42Z")
Watching this video got me to thinking about this topic. Now, I like hot stuff… to a point. I don’t really enjoy pain flavor for the sake of it, but I can tolerate moderate amount of heat, and even like a mild amount. … --- ## [Did Joan of Arc Actually Exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-joan-of-arc-actually-exist/212071)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2003, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-joan-of-arc-actually-exist/212071 "2003-11-11T18:19:43Z")
There seems to be quite a bit of legend associated with the French heroine “Joan of Arc”. The story by Mark Twain is an interesting one, and Gerge Bernard Shaw also wrote a story based on her. But: was Joan real? Some re… --- ## [Remember that coed that vanished after police put her back on street sans car or cellphone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-that-coed-that-vanished-after-police-put-her-back-on-street-sans-car-or-cellphone/550212)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-that-coed-that-vanished-after-police-put-her-back-on-street-sans-car-or-cellphone/550212 "2010-08-15T21:50:22Z")
Unfortunately, not a happy ending. Remains found in Malibu Canyon identified as Mitrice Richardson --- ## [Tuna pot pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuna-pot-pie/518181)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuna-pot-pie/518181 "2009-11-20T03:57:25Z")
Do they still make tuna pot pie? It was a staple when I was a kid. I don’t remember what brand mom got. Could’ve been Banquet, could’ve been Swanson. I can’t remember the last time I saw tuna pot pie in the store. --- ## [I hate the Germans...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-germans/508821)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-germans/508821 "2009-09-10T18:14:21Z")
…and I hate their cars. My 99 Passat has been nothing but trouble since I got it less than two years ago. Pushing down for the driver’s window makes it go up…unless you push it all the way down for the “auto” down to wor… --- ## [Runny yolks, what's the attraction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runny-yolks-whats-the-attraction/496217)
**Author:** [@Ice\_Cream\_Conquest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Cream_Conquest)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runny-yolks-whats-the-attraction/496217 "2009-05-13T17:29:08Z")
I didn’t want to hijack the Eggs Benedict thread, so I’m posting this here. I like food. I like trying new foods, trying to appreciate new flavors and textures. If somebody tells me something is good, then I’m happy t… --- ## [How Would You be a Huge Prick if you had Superpowers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-be-a-huge-prick-if-you-had-superpowers/558613)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-be-a-huge-prick-if-you-had-superpowers/558613 "2010-11-04T23:52:16Z")
You are just working your way through life as a huge prick when a genie appears and grants you one general superpower. Your nasty disposition and general laziness being what it is, the one thing you can’t do is to opt to… --- ## [Gift for someone who is going to Denmark?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-for-someone-who-is-going-to-denmark/706608)
**Author:** [@bizzwire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizzwire)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-for-someone-who-is-going-to-denmark/706608 "2014-12-08T18:26:57Z")
My little girl is all grown up (almost) and will be spending a semester abroad in Denmark. I’d like to give her something that will come in handy/be appreciated while she’s there, but know very little about Denmark besi… --- ## [Funny, you don't look Quakerish.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-you-dont-look-quakerish/512631)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-you-dont-look-quakerish/512631 "2009-10-06T03:55:25Z")
As a child of the Sixties I assume nearly everybody in Hollywood is probably Jewish. Especially if they are from New York City. Sure, New York has produced Irish actors (Jimmy Cagney), Italian actors (Robert De Niro), … --- ## [Behavior of Protestants in the Presence of Catholic Officials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/behavior-of-protestants-in-the-presence-of-catholic-officials/17143)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2000, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/behavior-of-protestants-in-the-presence-of-catholic-officials/17143 "2000-01-04T02:35:00Z")
DISCLAIMER: I am not trying to deliberately offend any Catholics. This is a genuine quest for knowledge. How should a Protestant address a priest, especially in light of Matthew 23:9? “And do not call anyone on earth … --- ## [Tips for Preventing Seasickness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-preventing-seasickness/586305)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-preventing-seasickness/586305 "2011-06-23T23:56:28Z")
In a little less than a week and a half, I will be off for a week of sun and sand in beautiful Fiji. Yay! I’m excited, but recently remembered something: I get super, super sea sick. Normally, it’s not really all that d… --- ## [Tell me about your High School hazing rituals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-high-school-hazing-rituals/174132)
**Author:** [@80sHairMetalMaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/80sHairMetalMaven)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2003, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-high-school-hazing-rituals/174132 "2003-05-10T04:39:10Z")
I can’t speak for other groups at my HS,but I know when I was in HS, the freshman choir members (male and female both) went through a ritual hazing. The senior choir members would divide the freshman into teams and said … --- ## [Worldwide Dopers: How Accessible is your Head of State/Head of Government?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-dopers-how-accessible-is-your-head-of-state-head-of-government/777314)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-dopers-how-accessible-is-your-head-of-state-head-of-government/777314 "2017-05-17T19:43:00Z")
Inspired by this thread: Why do American Presidents get so many assassination attempts compared to other world leaders? One suggestion in that thread (I think from an American Doper) was that perhaps there are more ass… --- ## [The NEW Busty (Or Not) Redhead Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-busty-or-not-redhead-thread/46386)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2001, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-busty-or-not-redhead-thread/46386 "2001-03-25T03:14:37Z")
The original of this thread is what set the hook for me AND it’s been six months AND there have been a lot of newbies AND there has been some confusion in the Crush thread, so let’s have a roll call. I’ve taken the liber… --- ## [Eastern Canadians - explain "energy poverty" grandma situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eastern-canadians-explain-energy-poverty-grandma-situation/777233)
**Author:** [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eastern-canadians-explain-energy-poverty-grandma-situation/777233 "2017-02-07T03:11:30Z")
A story making the rounds this week says and elsewhere Just BTW I think it’s weird that you guys keep calling your power bill “hydro”. I don’t call mine “coal”, but anyway; I clearly don’t understand the first thin… --- ## [Your favorite cool toys from your childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-cool-toys-from-your-childhood/831530)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-cool-toys-from-your-childhood/831530 "2019-05-01T18:25:23Z")
This thread about the Electro-Shot Shooting Gallery began to drift into folks talking about other cool toys from their childhoods - to the apparent dismay of the OP, who seemed to want to stay on topic. So I decided to … --- ## [Faraday cage for my iPhone.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faraday-cage-for-my-iphone/686835)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faraday-cage-for-my-iphone/686835 "2014-04-24T15:06:34Z")
I am considering buying a Faraday cage for my iPhone (I have my reasons). Saw this on Amazon: HideCell. Seems good but expensive. I know nothing about this technology or this manufacturer. Any info appreciated. --- ## [Cooking Help: Spices/Seasonings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-help-spices-seasonings/571571)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-help-spices-seasonings/571571 "2011-02-17T15:29:48Z")
I recently ordered a nifty spice rack from Woot.com (actually, it was on Wine Woot!), and it’s basically a stainless steel rack with 30 tubes of spices in it. Many of the spices, I know pretty much how I’ll use them. The… --- ## [West Coast Choppers and their Iron Cross](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coast-choppers-and-their-iron-cross/264807)
**Author:** [@WeRSauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WeRSauron)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2004, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/west-coast-choppers-and-their-iron-cross/264807 "2004-09-19T01:06:22Z")
To be honest, the first time I saw the “West Coast Choppers” logo, I thought it was from a white supremacist group. Mainly because the logo is a huge Iron Cross, which has been used by modern pro-NSDAP fascist-type peopl… --- ## [Pre-named pets: keep the name or rename?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-named-pets-keep-the-name-or-rename/604073)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-named-pets-keep-the-name-or-rename/604073 "2011-11-28T03:15:05Z")
I’ve seen a lot of references recently to people saying that their pet came with a name already. I know that most shelters will give “placeholder names” to puppies and kittens so they have a way to refer to them before … --- ## [American Gladiators premiers SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-gladiators-premiers-sunday-sunday-sunday/432321)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-gladiators-premiers-sunday-sunday-sunday/432321 "2008-01-10T00:51:12Z")
Do you like watching over-muscled dudes in spandex getting knocked off pillars with giant Q-tips? How about running around an obstacle course while some crazy chick shoots you with tennis balls? What about battling to t… --- ## [can an employer stop you from shopping at a competitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-employer-stop-you-from-shopping-at-a-competitor/768802)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-employer-stop-you-from-shopping-at-a-competitor/768802 "2016-10-19T16:22:36Z")
My wife works at a daycare which has as part of her employment agreement that she’s not allowed to use another daycare for our children calling it a conflict of interest. I’ve worked at companies which discourage such bu… --- ## ["Tell Me You Love Me" = pretentious porn (new HBO show)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-you-love-me-pretentious-porn-new-hbo-show/418671)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-you-love-me-pretentious-porn-new-hbo-show/418671 "2007-09-24T16:09:49Z")
Did anybody watch this bilge last night? To summarze the premise. it’s about three different yuppie couples all seeing the same shrink. The show alternates between these couples boring us with their whining about their r… --- ## [Am I right that this guy shouldn't be asking for forgiveness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-right-that-this-guy-shouldnt-be-asking-for-forgiveness/603931)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-right-that-this-guy-shouldnt-be-asking-for-forgiveness/603931 "2011-11-26T23:44:03Z")
I know this couple where the guy is always asking his wife for her forgiveness whenever she gets upset at him. Not just once, but over and over again as if the fate of the universe depends on her forgiving him. The argu… --- ## [Does anyone know what this object is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-object-is/542397)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-object-is/542397 "2010-06-09T05:04:09Z")
http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2006-11/what-is-this-1.jpg (it’s nothing NSFW. Just some type of tool or piece of an old machine or something) --- ## [Why did Ancient Rome have 5 good emperors in succession?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-ancient-rome-have-5-good-emperors-in-succession/616046)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-ancient-rome-have-5-good-emperors-in-succession/616046 "2012-03-20T17:43:25Z")
It seems rather suspicious to me that Rome would have 5 good emperors in a row. What are the chances of that being pure coincidence? I wonder if there was some other factor that caused a wave of noble rule at that time.… --- ## [It sucks to be a moderate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-sucks-to-be-a-moderate/549072)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-sucks-to-be-a-moderate/549072 "2010-08-05T09:21:32Z")
Everybody can tell me to fuck off if you don’t like this. I’m used to that. Being a moderate means pissing everybody off. The following aren’t things posted on this board, they’re just included to help you get the gen… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1875&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1877&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)