# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1877&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:** 1878 --- ## [My car's" Check Engine" light: Has the sensor gone haywire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cars-check-engine-light-has-the-sensor-gone-haywire/697183)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cars-check-engine-light-has-the-sensor-gone-haywire/697183 "2014-09-03T19:45:51Z")
I drive a '92 Ford Taurus GL with a “Check Engine” light on the instrument panel. It has been lighting up lately, and obligingly I have checked the levels of the oil and coolant. The light, however, still goes on. And h… --- ## [What is the first city that comes to mind when I say "Greatest City in Europe"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-first-city-that-comes-to-mind-when-i-say-greatest-city-in-europe/526258)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-first-city-that-comes-to-mind-when-i-say-greatest-city-in-europe/526258 "2010-01-29T00:54:25Z")
Please respond before reading the spoilers. I was taking a geography class awhile back and the professor started off one lecture by saying we were going to talk about The Greatest City in Europe, and of course we all kn… --- ## [Redeemed by the Dark Christ of Flight 123](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redeemed-by-the-dark-christ-of-flight-123/337698)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2006, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redeemed-by-the-dark-christ-of-flight-123/337698 "2006-01-03T17:37:17Z")
Happy are they who can use the hells of others to avoid their own. The Dark Christ does not take our sins away; he rubs our faces in them and shows us the circumstances whereby we might come to regret them. In this way H… --- ## [Death By Failure To Tie Umbilical Cord](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-by-failure-to-tie-umbilical-cord/583658)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-by-failure-to-tie-umbilical-cord/583658 "2011-05-31T14:16:31Z")
I was reading through some old issues of the Chicago Tribune for crimes and I found a lot of infanticide cases, listed as murder. The actual charge was "death by failure to tie an umbilical cord. Now all but two of thes… --- ## [Your favorite non-domesticated critter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-non-domesticated-critter/463995)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-non-domesticated-critter/463995 "2008-09-20T15:43:56Z")
So no cats or dogs or ferrets or goldfish, por favor. Besides the obvious, I’m fond of almost anything furry and striped from striped hyenas to okapi. Wombats, hedgehogs, and red pandas are also adorable. --- ## [I hate mornings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-mornings/422993)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-mornings/422993 "2007-10-23T17:40:00Z")
So I started my day today by falling out of bed. Not normally, you would think, such a big deal. But my bed is a 5’ 6" lofted affair. After perhaps four hours of sleep, my second alarm clock went off, alerting me to t… --- ## [Are you a pet owner or a pet parent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-pet-owner-or-a-pet-parent/595874)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-pet-owner-or-a-pet-parent/595874 "2011-09-14T18:54:53Z")
There are a few pet food commercials that have replaced the words ‘pet owner’ with ‘pet parent’. I think this is because you’d pay 20 dollars for a 7 lb bag children kibble without batting an eye-- pet kibble, not so muc… --- ## [Dopers with Clitoral Piercings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-with-clitoral-piercings/247663)
**Author:** [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2004, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-with-clitoral-piercings/247663 "2004-06-14T05:45:43Z")
I’m thinking about getting it done. I imagine it must hurt a lot. But I was worrying more about the dangers of damage to that area. And also the general rules on how long it has to be not touched and hygiene procedures. … --- ## [what is the deal with Snuggies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-deal-with-snuggies/483691)
**Author:** [@MichaelJohnBertrand](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelJohnBertrand)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-deal-with-snuggies/483691 "2009-02-02T14:22:22Z")
For those who don’t know what one is, click here. Basically, it’s a blanket with sleeves. You wear it like a hospital gown. Like nearly everybody I know, my first thought when I saw the ads for these was “That’s not a … --- ## [Biggest tax cut in history is invisible/ignored](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-tax-cut-in-history-is-invisible-ignored/557766)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-tax-cut-in-history-is-invisible-ignored/557766 "2010-10-22T04:26:25Z")
From The New York Times, we read: So voters are going to reject Demos because they raised taxes. … Even though they actually lowered taxes. Wonderful! I thought this was an interesting item, but wasn’t sure which fo… --- ## [Silly Songs with Larry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-songs-with-larry/539066)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-songs-with-larry/539066 "2010-05-14T11:00:39Z")
In the Veggie Tales religious video series for children, they usually have a segment called “Silly Songs with Larry.” These are amazing and funny and hard to get out of your head. My new favorite is “I love my lips” wh… --- ## [Things to do in Bangkok?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-bangkok/504279)
**Author:** [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-bangkok/504279 "2009-08-02T09:36:01Z")
I’ll be going to Bangkok, Thailand next week to visit my wife, who’s there for a few months working for a non-profit charitable organization. I’ve never been there before. Does anyone have any suggestions for interesti… --- ## [Our oldest cat is going to be euthanized](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-oldest-cat-is-going-to-be-euthanized/541662)
**Author:** [@Jolly\_Roger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jolly_Roger)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-oldest-cat-is-going-to-be-euthanized/541662 "2010-06-11T10:43:53Z")
I’ve got to go back to work, but I need to say this…our oldest cat, Stache is going to be put down on sunday. Her throid condition isn’t improving, she’s always hungry and can’t control her bowels. My wife loves that cat… --- ## [Do you like foreplay or the actual intercourse part of sex better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-foreplay-or-the-actual-intercourse-part-of-sex-better/511006)
**Author:** [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-foreplay-or-the-actual-intercourse-part-of-sex-better/511006 "2009-09-24T18:57:37Z")
At the risk of giving the impression that I have a one-track mind, I’m starting another thread about sex. This weekend, in a moment of boredom, I started thinking about my recent deflowering. The foreplay part was brie… --- ## [Why has the threat of military coup gone down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-threat-of-military-coup-gone-down/616286)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-threat-of-military-coup-gone-down/616286 "2012-04-02T20:35:45Z")
I’ve recently been reading about Roman history and was amazed at the amount of power plays not only from politicians but from the military. Thinking about it some more, it makes perfect sense as the military can force it… --- ## [Calvin's snowmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvins-snowmen/680992)
**Author:** [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvins-snowmen/680992 "2015-06-20T12:05:49Z")
Collected here. Good for a smile, desperately needed as this lousy winter drags on. --- ## [A question for those who went to high school in the '90s: What was the deal with beepers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-those-who-went-to-high-school-in-the-90s-what-was-the-deal-with-beepers/536061)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2010, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-those-who-went-to-high-school-in-the-90s-what-was-the-deal-with-beepers/536061 "2010-04-16T18:29:40Z")
I never had one myself, nor did any of my close friends, but when I went to high school in the mid-90s, it seemed like a lot of kids had them. This was before cell phones became ubiquitous (they were just beginning appea… --- ## [Culture shock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/culture-shock/539687)
**Author:** [@purple\_haze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purple_haze)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/culture-shock/539687 "2010-06-01T12:16:54Z")
A friend from work has a sister who has lived long-term in Japan (about ten years) and is now visiting here in the USA because she’s decided to get her MBA. She plans to stay and work for two years and will then decide … --- ## [Did Fear Factor go too far?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-fear-factor-go-too-far/341731)
**Author:** [@Roadfood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadfood)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2006, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-fear-factor-go-too-far/341731 "2006-01-27T04:39:34Z")
Ok, I searched and didn’t find any thread on this topic, so maybe no one cares. But on the 1/24/05 episode of Fear Factor, I really think they crossed a line. I’ll admit that the show is one of my guilty pleasures; I enj… --- ## [Futurama 7-29...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futurama-7-29/548541)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futurama-7-29/548541 "2010-08-04T02:04:47Z")
\ …not to speak for anyone else, but I think we can call that one as being hit out of the proverbial universe. --- ## [Who do you think you are, computer repairman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-think-you-are-computer-repairman/519663)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-think-you-are-computer-repairman/519663 "2009-12-04T09:30:40Z")
The input for the power cord on my laptop was broken, so as I couldn’t charge my computer I needed to get it fixed. I took it to a local HP-approved repair place to get it fixed. It took them almost a month to get it bac… --- ## [Fun to read non-fiction books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-to-read-non-fiction-books/413367)
**Author:** [@BluePitbull](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BluePitbull)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2007, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-to-read-non-fiction-books/413367 "2007-07-30T22:22:39Z")
Or at least non-fiction books that you actually read because of interest and not just for school assignments or work. For me, Uncle John’s Bathroom reader --- ## [How big can a nuclear weapon get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-can-a-nuclear-weapon-get/520353)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-can-a-nuclear-weapon-get/520353 "2018-06-17T04:50:32Z")
Is there any limit, practical or otherwise, of how big a fission bomb can be? Lets say I have a lump of weapons grade plutonium about the size of my car. Can I turn it into a nuke (I am a mad genius with access to all s… --- ## [Your SO randomly cuts off the sex in your relationship: How do you react?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-so-randomly-cuts-off-the-sex-in-your-relationship-how-do-you-react/618496)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-so-randomly-cuts-off-the-sex-in-your-relationship-how-do-you-react/618496 "2012-04-13T17:53:24Z")
I’m curious to see how people would approach this scenario. For whatever reason, your SO randomly cuts off the sex from your relationship, and you’re suddenly faced with the reality of approaching that situation. How d… --- ## [German Dopers: How Are OPEL Cars rated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-dopers-how-are-opel-cars-rated/458434)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2008, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-dopers-how-are-opel-cars-rated/458434 "2008-08-03T04:06:53Z")
OPEL (the German branch of GM) has been around for a long time-it is one of Germanie’s older marques. Recently, GM has been basing some USA models (like the SATURN ASTRE) on OPEL platforms. How are the Opel cars perceive… --- ## [The Fall Edition of "Whatcha Reading?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fall-edition-of-whatcha-reading/267384)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2004, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fall-edition-of-whatcha-reading/267384 "2004-10-08T12:21:06Z")
Deciding to turn over a new leaf and shed myself of my romance books, I have ventured into the real book section. I just finished reading: The Nanny Diaries and am reading, and thoroughly enjoying: About a Boy by Nic… --- ## [Tell me about baby gear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-baby-gear/420337)
**Author:** [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-baby-gear/420337 "2007-09-28T13:04:36Z")
We’re having a baby at the beginning of January, and a friend has started planning a baby shower. This means doing some sort of list of baby stuff, and probably registering at a major company. I have to get organized soo… --- ## [Gah!! The Two Towers trailer!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gah-the-two-towers-trailer/100995)
**Author:** [@Jadis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jadis)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2002, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gah-the-two-towers-trailer/100995 "2002-04-11T22:16:06Z")
I just got back from seeing FOTR again and I thought I was going to be disappointed. I’d seen on TV that they were starting to advertise the trailer for The Two Towers (yes, I know it’s enormous ego-stroking to promote … --- ## [One month later-a follow up on SDMB progress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-month-later-a-follow-up-on-sdmb-progress/447095)
**Author:** [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2008, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-month-later-a-follow-up-on-sdmb-progress/447095 "2008-05-01T03:50:22Z")
Back on 3.24.08, Ed Zotti identified things to be done under the thread title ‘Improving the SDMB’. Let’s review and see how much has been accomplished since March 24th. With no firm commitment, it’s hard to say if an… --- ## [Clinton...what's your beef?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-whats-your-beef/57925)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2001, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-whats-your-beef/57925 "2001-03-22T12:51:18Z")
In reading some threads, a question occurs to me that has come up alot in my mind of late. It’s clear that many folks despise Clinton. I and many others despise Bush & Co. (And Reagan and bushdaddy and Nixon…blah blah). … --- ## [Legalities of automated license plate readers for speed limit enforcement.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legalities-of-automated-license-plate-readers-for-speed-limit-enforcement/533541)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legalities-of-automated-license-plate-readers-for-speed-limit-enforcement/533541 "2010-03-27T15:16:12Z")
Without falling into a discussion of what we all think of speed limits, their enforcement, police officers and The Man in general. Is it legal to use automated license plate readers to enforce speed limits? Meaning, you… --- ## [My gift of Calphalon was turned down-unsanitary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gift-of-calphalon-was-turned-down-unsanitary/807872)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-gift-of-calphalon-was-turned-down-unsanitary/807872 "2018-02-03T19:16:57Z")
My niece has graduated college and is setting up housekeeping (do people still say that??) so I got her a starter set of Calphalon. Which she very sweetly thanked me for and said that she was sure I could use more pots a… --- ## [True or False: Women are FAR more picky about men than we are about them.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-or-false-women-are-far-more-picky-about-men-than-we-are-about-them/170120)
**Author:** [@Lizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lizard)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-or-false-women-are-far-more-picky-about-men-than-we-are-about-them/170120 "2013-05-23T17:55:15Z")
Several things got me thinking along these lines. The first was watching shows like “Blind Date,” and “Singled Out.” I don’t date much lately, but I watch these shows both to live vicariously and to learn what not to do. … --- ## [Rep. Katherine Harris Condemns Separation of Church, State](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rep-katherine-harris-condemns-separation-of-church-state/370317)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2006, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rep-katherine-harris-condemns-separation-of-church-state/370317 "2006-08-28T19:54:47Z")
From this article I put this in the pit because I thought it might generate some harsh language. But franky, I’m grateful for her statement. She is showing forthright honesty in proclaiming her beliefs, thus making i… --- ## [2 Lateral Thinking Problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-lateral-thinking-problems/231917)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2004, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-lateral-thinking-problems/231917 "2004-03-04T18:34:21Z")
Someone sent me these. With these types of questions, I thought about putting this in IMHO. But I’m hoping that there are indisputable answers: A penniless sculptor made a beautiful metal statue which he sold. Because… --- ## [Which country has the least amount of racism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-country-has-the-least-amount-of-racism/445577)
**Author:** [@blinkingblinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blinkingblinking)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2008, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-country-has-the-least-amount-of-racism/445577 "2008-04-18T03:41:57Z")
There is an actual debate here. Not sure what protocol is but I thought I would start a new thread without all the lame humour and shite in the other thread. My two nominations go to New Zealand and Australia. --- ## [Straight Dope Bourbon Society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-bourbon-society/371991)
**Author:** [@Ass\_For\_A\_Hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ass_For_A_Hat)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2006, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-bourbon-society/371991 "2006-11-14T03:13:02Z")
Like there’s not enough SDBS around here already… :slight\_smile: I’ve noticed in a few other booze related threads that we have some bourbon lovers around here. So hows about we discuss our habit and collection? \[ul\]H… --- ## [Use the earth's electrostatic field to charge a car battery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-the-earths-electrostatic-field-to-charge-a-car-battery/178359)
**Author:** [@Francis\_E\_Dec\_Esq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francis_E_Dec_Esq)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-the-earths-electrostatic-field-to-charge-a-car-battery/178359 "2018-08-13T05:16:50Z")
Here is how you can supposedly charge a car battery using the earth’s electrical field. Needed: A wooden ladder A piece of sheet metal that is around, say, 1 square meter in size, maybe smaller A long metal spike Ju… --- ## [Do you own a cork screw?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-cork-screw/489560)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2009, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-a-cork-screw/489560 "2009-03-18T23:12:30Z")
Do you own a cork screw (or something similar?) IOW, If someone dropped by with a bottle of wine, would you be able to get it open? --- ## [The Conchords - Anyone else disappointed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conchords-anyone-else-disappointed/745988)
**Author:** [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conchords-anyone-else-disappointed/745988 "2016-02-15T22:02:23Z")
Prompted by the thread about shows that quit while they were ahead. I didn’t want to poop in that thread, so I thought I’d ask in a new one. I had heard so much raving about Flight of the Conchords, that I was ecstatic … --- ## [Manic-Depressive vs. Bipolar...Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manic-depressive-vs-bipolar-why/6821)
**Author:** [@Squid\_Vicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squid_Vicious)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2000, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manic-depressive-vs-bipolar-why/6821 "2000-02-05T08:55:00Z")
Elsewhere in the pit, Polycarp posted this: I’ve heard this sentiment before, and I wonder what the stygma is with saying someone is manic-depressive. I have a colleague (and friend) who is treated for bipolar disorder… --- ## [Feet of Clay Terry Pratchett (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feet-of-clay-terry-pratchett-open-spoilers/665830)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feet-of-clay-terry-pratchett-open-spoilers/665830 "2013-08-16T04:55:10Z")
It’s probably one of my favorite Pterry books of all time. I’m just re-reading it and as always bits of it bring me to tears. When they are about to smash Dorfl: “I AM WORTH 530 DOLLARS.” “That’s all you things think … --- ## [Would you have a priest for dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-a-priest-for-dinner/554344)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-a-priest-for-dinner/554344 "2010-09-24T01:22:26Z")
Just watching a show on TV, and a priest was a friend of the family (in addition to being their priest). That got me to thinking: Would I have a priest as a friend, or at least invite one to dinner? There are lots of … --- ## [Intermittent fasting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intermittent-fasting/827758)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intermittent-fasting/827758 "2024-03-19T22:08:58Z")
So, my gf has started to follow intermittent fasting. Which is a kind of diet (although she states it isn’t a diet) where you only eat during 8 hours and fast during 16 hours. She isn’t overweight, and in fact is in grea… --- ## [Abilify!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abilify/667089)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abilify/667089 "2013-08-31T22:22:13Z")
It’s a magic spell from the Harry Potter universe that vaporizes all the gold in your bank vault. Jesus–$100 for 30 pills AFTER insurance? What the pharmacological fuck do they put in that stuff? And they don’t even … --- ## [Robber turned sex slave....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robber-turned-sex-slave/588879)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robber-turned-sex-slave/588879 "2011-07-15T18:12:00Z")
A GUNMAN\* who tried to rob a hairdressers came a cropper when he was beaten and tied up naked by the female owner – who then fed him Viagra and used him as a sex slave.\* Never rob a horny hairdresser. --- ## [What memes or bumper stickers actually make a good point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-memes-or-bumper-stickers-actually-make-a-good-point/964879)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-memes-or-bumper-stickers-actually-make-a-good-point/964879 "2022-07-05T11:58:03Z")
I have no bumper stickers on my car, I do not read or post to Twitter. This is because I feel it’s very unlikely that any actual wisdom can be expressed in so few words. There is always context that goes beyond the pithy… --- ## [M\*A\*S\*H, a few Q's.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/m-a-s-h-a-few-qs/48918)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2001, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/m-a-s-h-a-few-qs/48918 "2001-01-28T00:31:55Z")
I’m shamefully ripping this off from Prosser, who started some trivia about Cheers. Since MAS\*H is really the other long running classic that people around here seem to like, I thought I’d start some trivia about it. My… --- ## [Walloon doesn't say sucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walloon-doesnt-say-sucks/366144)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2006, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walloon-doesnt-say-sucks/366144 "2006-08-02T21:34:17Z")
i.e., Whoop dee freakin’ doo. When challenged on this nonsensical bit of snobbery, he responds with: and links to a cite that says the word may originate from fellatio, but may also originate from a reference to a ba… --- ## [Do They Still Make Macleans Toothpaste?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-still-make-macleans-toothpaste/240635)
**Author:** [@Marsie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marsie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-still-make-macleans-toothpaste/240635 "2015-12-09T11:01:39Z")
My favorite toothpaste of all time was a brand called Macleans. It was so strong and minty that it made my eyes water. Do they still make it? If so, where can I buy it? I bought about 10 tubes when we went to Canada a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1876&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1878&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)