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**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-trust/555294 "2010-10-01T02:32:09Z")
So, on the advice of an oh so clever lawyer I had an insurance policy in the name of ME, Family Trust. Decided the insurance was a bad deal, so I went to cash in the policy. First, it took about 3 months of back and fo… --- ## [Whatever happened to Tetherball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-tetherball/13112)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2000, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-tetherball/13112 "2000-01-27T06:27:00Z")
Remember that wonderful game from the school yards, tetherball? How come you never see it around anymore? Signed, To short to hit the ball but I liked it just the same. “Her only flair is in her nostrils.” --- ## [Google has failed me! What percentage of drowning victims can swim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-has-failed-me-what-percentage-of-drowning-victims-can-swim/549653)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-has-failed-me-what-percentage-of-drowning-victims-can-swim/549653 "2010-10-30T18:42:50Z")
So, regarding the thread in IMHO about people who can’t swim, I took it upon myself to determine what percentage of people who died by drowning were non-swimmers as opposed to those who could swim. I learned drowning is … --- ## [How tightly do veterinarians specialize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tightly-do-veterinarians-specialize/625275)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tightly-do-veterinarians-specialize/625275 "2012-06-18T01:20:09Z")
As a general rule, will the same vet be competent to treat my horse, puppy, and goldfish? Or do most vets specialize in mammals/reptiles/etc? --- ## [Do you stand by your pump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-stand-by-your-pump/772647)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-stand-by-your-pump/772647 "2016-11-25T06:58:15Z")
When I was a teenager I took pumping gas very seriously, and always stood by the pump even in freezing weather. Now I just set the handle and walk away, putting full faith in the automatic shutoff. It’s never failed me… --- ## [Who has made the most $ with the least talent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-made-the-most-with-the-least-talent/831268)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-made-the-most-with-the-least-talent/831268 "2019-03-26T14:36:50Z")
Not inherited or thru marriage. Got to thinking about this, hearing about Olivia Jade - the actress’ daughter involved in this college admission scandal. Apparently making serious coin as a “social media influencer.” … --- ## [How to think of this behavior (too long to explain, just read)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-think-of-this-behavior-too-long-to-explain-just-read/679310)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-think-of-this-behavior-too-long-to-explain-just-read/679310 "2014-01-23T06:32:08Z")
So I was with a breakfast group that meets at places downtown (in Portland) for, well, breakfast. We were supposed to have a LOT of attendees, so when there were about 5 people, I smiled at the person to my right and sai… --- ## [Why can't I text from my landline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-text-from-my-landline/629010)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-text-from-my-landline/629010 "2012-07-22T17:21:58Z")
Okay, I know it’s an old phone, but what if I replaced it with a ‘texting capable’ phone? Why don’t they make such a phone? Or do land lines just, flat out, not text? Why? (I am not in IT, nor am I tech savy, please ke… --- ## [Anyone else listening to "Welcome to Night Vale"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-listening-to-welcome-to-night-vale/664318)
**Author:** [@FlyingRat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlyingRat)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-listening-to-welcome-to-night-vale/664318 "2014-07-30T17:47:56Z")
I have, and I’m hooked (as are many others, judging from how it’s currently burning up the rankings on iTunes). It’s a podcast that consists of radio broadcasts from a small, civic-minded town named Night Vale, somewher… --- ## [Fireflies or Lightning Bugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireflies-or-lightning-bugs/584876)
**Author:** [@PeskiPiksi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PeskiPiksi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fireflies-or-lightning-bugs/584876 "2011-06-13T02:01:36Z")
Which do you call’em in your neck of the woods? --- ## [Did Hitler ever kill anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hitler-ever-kill-anyone/524916)
**Author:** [@homegrowncone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/homegrowncone)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2010, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hitler-ever-kill-anyone/524916 "2010-01-18T16:03:29Z")
I know it sounds like a silly question but is there any evidence he ever personally killed another man. I know he participated in WW1 but I’m not sure how much direct contact with the enemy he had other than dodging shel… --- ## [Infinity and probability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infinity-and-probability/211684)
**Author:** [@Scarf-Ace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarf-Ace)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2003, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infinity-and-probability/211684 "2003-11-20T20:40:26Z")
I was thinking about the so-called theory that if the universe is infinite then somewhere theres another me surfing another web and wasting time on another message board. Isn’t that a load of bunk? I mean whos to say th… --- ## [Are 'leagues' bullshit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-leagues-bullshit/665442)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-leagues-bullshit/665442 "2013-08-09T13:24:27Z")
You’ve all heard the expression ‘she/he is out of my league’; meaning that the individual in question is quite unattainable for romantic purposes. Do you give any credence to this idea (also expressed in the attractiven… --- ## [On this date in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-this-date-in-the-mmp/917713)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 399\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-this-date-in-the-mmp/917713 "2020-08-18T01:55:23Z")
1846 US Act of Congress passes establishing the Smithsonian Institution, now world’s largest museum and research complex. Truly a national treasure! When the plague passes, I’ll head back to visit there - it’s been a fe… --- ## [Panties: My Young Daughter Asks...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panties-my-young-daughter-asks/444861)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2008, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panties-my-young-daughter-asks/444861 "2008-04-13T02:14:58Z")
No, I’m not a pervert! My 8 year old daughter wants to know why they print patterns on girls underwear if no one sees it. A practical question! What would you say to this? --- ## [Worst Thing You Ever Stepped On](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-thing-you-ever-stepped-on/376999)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2006, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-thing-you-ever-stepped-on/376999 "2006-11-06T02:22:41Z")
Misreading the thread Worst Thing You Ever Skipped On got me thinking: What’s the worst thing you ever stepped on? I think with me it’s cat vomit. While wearing stockings. Somehow made it worse than bare feet. --- ## [Damn you, Aunt Flo, now I know you're doing this out of sheer spite!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-aunt-flo-now-i-know-youre-doing-this-out-of-sheer-spite/350635)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2006, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-aunt-flo-now-i-know-youre-doing-this-out-of-sheer-spite/350635 "2006-04-11T15:39:43Z")
This is not a pitting of Aunt Flow the Doper, who is a lovely person and has not done anything to annoy me (unless she happens to be one of the bad drivers I always see on the freeways around here). It’s about the month… --- ## [Is there any hope for health care in the U.S.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-hope-for-health-care-in-the-u-s/638442)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-hope-for-health-care-in-the-u-s/638442 "2012-11-07T00:39:02Z")
Even though I am a conservative I see no hope for affordable healthcare in the U.S. short of setting up a complete healthcare system just like the military. Goverment owned schools, hospitals, equipment, and employees. … --- ## [Possible Total War: Rome II Announcement Incoming!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-total-war-rome-ii-announcement-incoming/625979)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-total-war-rome-ii-announcement-incoming/625979 "2012-10-29T00:59:18Z")
PC Powerplay Magazine teased their next issue with a screenshot of R:TW and a big fat “II” right on top. Creative Assembly also said they would be announcing a new Total War game in early July. So it’s very likely what … --- ## [Anybody interested in a Tea Swap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778)
**Author:** [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2006, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-interested-in-a-tea-swap/345778 "2006-06-19T01:53:53Z")
I know there are several tea drinkers on here. And I’m always looking for new teas to try. Which is why I have so many teas that need a new home. The same rules apply as for other exchanges. And I’ll post those if there… --- ## [NFL Coaching carousel, who stays and who goes 2017 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-who-stays-and-who-goes-2017-edition/805531)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-who-stays-and-who-goes-2017-edition/805531 "2018-02-09T00:47:41Z")
It is week 17 of the NFL season and there will be the inevitable coaching fires on Black Monday. Actually, with no Sunday night game, it is likely the pink slips will start appearing Sunday night. John Fox of the Bears … --- ## [In how many countries in the world is Prostitution legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-how-many-countries-in-the-world-is-prostitution-legal/287611)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2005, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-how-many-countries-in-the-world-is-prostitution-legal/287611 "2005-02-04T00:09:01Z")
In how many countries in the world is Prostitution legal? The US allows it in Nevada, but no where else that I know. Is it regulated in the countries that allow it? --- ## [13 Most Corrupt Members of Congress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-most-corrupt-members-of-congress/325471)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2005, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-most-corrupt-members-of-congress/325471 "2005-11-29T11:45:23Z")
This study claims that these thirteen members of congress are the MOST corrupt. Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) Rep. Randy Cunningham (R-CA) Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (R-CO) Rep… --- ## [Does Caterpillar have any moral responsibility for Israel weaponizing it's products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-caterpillar-have-any-moral-responsibility-for-israel-weaponizing-its-products/265060)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2004, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-caterpillar-have-any-moral-responsibility-for-israel-weaponizing-its-products/265060 "2004-09-29T07:07:09Z")
This lady thinks it does --- ## [Here is the future of newspapers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-the-future-of-newspapers/491114)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-is-the-future-of-newspapers/491114 "2009-04-03T18:03:43Z")
http://detroitfreepress.mi.ussrv16.newsmemory.com/demo.php The last paper in Detroit is the Free Press. It will deliver 3 days a week and give this site to us the rest of the week. I suppose they will charge us for it w… --- ## [The golden child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-golden-child/649178)
**Author:** [@Tollhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tollhouse)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-golden-child/649178 "2014-04-22T20:28:41Z")
I have a sibling who is my moms favorite. He is the only one of us kids whos not adopted. my mother put him way up high on a pedestal years ago. When he became a lawyer she put him so high on that pedestal that she liter… --- ## [English Address](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-address/803971)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-address/803971 "2017-12-16T00:00:23Z")
I need help with an address in England, no lines, no commas? I can’t decipher how to write it? Can someone familiar Message me? --- ## [Claim - There was never racial segregation in New York - Is this a fact?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claim-there-was-never-racial-segregation-in-new-york-is-this-a-fact/608807)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claim-there-was-never-racial-segregation-in-new-york-is-this-a-fact/608807 "2017-09-06T14:02:09Z")
A respondent to this article about some historic B&W photos of the NY subway system claims that the article commenting that is nonsensical as there were never any bars to begin with. Is this true? --- ## [Can you dispute medical charges if the doctor did nothing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-dispute-medical-charges-if-the-doctor-did-nothing/626742)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-dispute-medical-charges-if-the-doctor-did-nothing/626742 "2012-07-03T18:20:10Z")
I’m asking this for a friend, who’s 7 year old daughter has an ongoing medical problem\* that has not yet been diagnosed by her doctors. She’s been to at least three different doctors, no one can figure out what’s going o… --- ## [Paypal account 'hacked'. What did I do wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-account-hacked-what-did-i-do-wrong/653308)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-account-hacked-what-did-i-do-wrong/653308 "2013-03-21T01:42:25Z")
Ok, I wrote ‘hacked’ because I know that the instances of an account ever being truly hacked are almost non-existent. However, somehow this person got access to my Paypal account and used it to order about $100 worth of … --- ## [MacGyver Moments: Share Your Stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macgyver-moments-share-your-stories/517344)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macgyver-moments-share-your-stories/517344 "2009-11-23T15:31:39Z")
So, after a harrowing morning of traffic jams, being re-routed due to accidents and subsequently getting lost, rain and slippery leaves, etc. I finally made it in to work. Late. But alive. After immediately grabbing an… --- ## [Need a synopsis of George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-synopsis-of-george-r-r-martins-song-of-ice-and-fire/390276)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2007, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-synopsis-of-george-r-r-martins-song-of-ice-and-fire/390276 "2007-02-02T09:50:49Z")
I read the first three books in the series years ago and was highly entertained. I’m not usually a fan of the fantasy genre, but the intricate plot lines and unexpected twists sold me on these books. I recently discove… --- ## [Demanding cites for things that would take you 2 second to look up is lazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demanding-cites-for-things-that-would-take-you-2-second-to-look-up-is-lazy/1020281)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demanding-cites-for-things-that-would-take-you-2-second-to-look-up-is-lazy/1020281 "2026-04-28T12:59:17Z")
Please sir, I can’t be bothered to highlight a word in your post, search Google for it, and then click the Wikipedia link. Even though that entire process takes 2 seconds, it’s a better use of my time to post a snarky re… --- ## [May weight loss thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-weight-loss-thread/580853)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-weight-loss-thread/580853 "2011-05-26T00:22:42Z")
I’ve never started one of these and I’ve been waiting for one to be started so I’m starting one. Ok so after a couple years of trying to just accept my body and to hell with anyone who doesn’t like it, I am, yet again, … --- ## [How To Enlarge Your Penis! Using Pussy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-enlarge-your-penis-using-pussy/431689)
**Author:** [@brownsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brownsfan)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2007, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-enlarge-your-penis-using-pussy/431689 "2007-12-31T13:26:05Z")
Ok, now that I have your attention, this is how I accidentally did it: I had to put my cat in her carrier for a vet visit. She scratched the hell out of me, wrists, forearms … I didn’t use gloves or a towel, stupid me.… --- ## [Does Spicy equals Hot in all European languages ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-spicy-equals-hot-in-all-european-languages/706705)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-spicy-equals-hot-in-all-european-languages/706705 "2014-12-10T19:01:29Z")
I grew up in India and one of my pet peeves is the use of Spicy to mean Hot (as in chilli pepper hot) in the American vocabulary. Is this the common interpretation in say French, Spanish, Italian, German, Greek, etc. ? --- ## [Does a tattoo on the small of a girl's back mean she (Adult content) . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-tattoo-on-the-small-of-a-girls-back-mean-she-adult-content/123516)
**Author:** [@H8\_2\_W8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/H8_2_W8)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2002, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-tattoo-on-the-small-of-a-girls-back-mean-she-adult-content/123516 "2002-08-15T08:28:31Z")
likes it in the backdoor? A younger guy I work with told us that these 18-25 y/o girls who have tattoos on the small of their backs (which are on display because of all the low-rider jeans and tiny midriff-baring shirts… --- ## [Why magnets at shower curtain bottoms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-magnets-at-shower-curtain-bottoms/302837)
**Author:** [@StephenH](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StephenH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2005, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-magnets-at-shower-curtain-bottoms/302837 "2005-05-08T15:22:38Z")
Why do they put “magnets” at the bottom of so many shower curtains? I could understand the idea of weights for stability and such… but why magnets? I don’t think I have ever seen a tub made out of metal, not to mention… --- ## [I looked like that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-looked-like-that/105655)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2002, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-looked-like-that/105655 "2002-05-16T09:27:54Z")
http://www.teemings.com/misc/babyeuty.jpg Go ahead … show us what you looked like when you were a baby. I dare ya. --- ## [Why do Penn & Teller seem to dislike Mentalism so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-penn-teller-seem-to-dislike-mentalism-so-much/822200)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-penn-teller-seem-to-dislike-mentalism-so-much/822200 "2018-10-04T21:26:58Z")
Watching Penn & Teller’s show “Fool Us” I get an impression that they take a dim view on Mentalism when it comes to magic performances. For my part Mentalism seems cool as magic goes. I have seen some I do not like and… --- ## [Divorce. on Christmas. Wow. (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorce-on-christmas-wow-long/431207)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2007, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorce-on-christmas-wow-long/431207 "2007-12-29T18:59:12Z")
Well, that went well… December 24th. I’m sitting and reading and minding my own business. Mr. singular cries out from the back room “You want to go out to breakfast?” I’m not especially hungry, but I don’t want to co… --- ## [Tinted moisturizer? BB cream? wut](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinted-moisturizer-bb-cream-wut/658468)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinted-moisturizer-bb-cream-wut/658468 "2013-05-20T01:41:14Z")
I don’t really do makeup. But I was looking at the pics in the “dudes wearing makeup” thread today, and wow! If tinted moisturizer can do that, I wanna start wearing it. But how do I pick a color? A brand? I don’t have c… --- ## [Shocking and Amusing Animal Facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shocking-and-amusing-animal-facts/291573)
**Author:** [@Prancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prancer)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2005, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shocking-and-amusing-animal-facts/291573 "2005-02-27T05:40:57Z")
Have you ever encountered a piece of information about some animal that just blows you away? Share them here. I’ll start: American Beavers can get up to 80 pounds. I’d like to hear one of those guys slap its tail! --- ## [Any special requests for your funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-special-requests-for-your-funeral/508077)
**Author:** [@Never\_Say\_Dice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Never_Say_Dice)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-special-requests-for-your-funeral/508077 "2009-09-19T03:56:44Z")
I just read about a funeral museum, which had among other exhibits a windowed coffin. Created in the 1600s, before embalming was common, it would allow viewing without the stench of death spoiling the ceremony. I’m goin… --- ## [Guess who's less bigoted than the USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-whos-less-bigoted-than-the-usa/380442)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-whos-less-bigoted-than-the-usa/380442 "2006-11-22T08:55:47Z")
That’s right… fucking South Africa! --- ## [Menstruation etiquette.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menstruation-etiquette/485641)
**Author:** [@Sebastienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sebastienne)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2009, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menstruation-etiquette/485641 "2009-02-15T02:02:15Z")
I’m not looking for advice, but a situation that came up in my personal life has made me curious how other women (especially those heterosexual relationships) inform their intimate partners that their delicate Georgia O’… --- ## [The Most Recent "Whatcha Like on YouTube?" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-recent-whatcha-like-on-youtube-thread/442777)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-recent-whatcha-like-on-youtube-thread/442777 "2008-04-16T22:18:16Z")
Since the others had gotten very long but introduced me to “You Such at Photoshop” (inspired) and others, I wanted to start a new one. And since many of the more recent entries have been mentioned already in various thr… --- ## [We have a russian troll, name of Barack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-russian-troll-name-of-barack/835734)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-russian-troll-name-of-barack/835734 "2019-06-25T13:37:05Z")
Yes, our poster named after our recent president is a Russian Troll, imho. Look at his thread: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=877270 In this thread (and others0) he purports to be supporting Ber… --- ## [Movie cliches you hope to never, ever see again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-cliches-you-hope-to-never-ever-see-again/307819)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-cliches-you-hope-to-never-ever-see-again/307819 "2005-06-13T22:24:26Z")
To get us started: I hope I never again, while watching a movie, see a car crash into something, or go over a hillside, and instantly explode in a fireball. It just doesn’t work that way in real life. You’ve seen plen… --- ## [RFID in credit cards -- latest UL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rfid-in-credit-cards-latest-ul/562837)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rfid-in-credit-cards-latest-ul/562837 "2010-12-08T15:44:59Z")
Got an email from a friend warning me about people with nefarious plans (and apparently using IPADs) who can ‘scan’ my credit cards while still in my wallet as I wander thru crowded areas. So my questions, since this is… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1890&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1892&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)